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Rivet 'n' Tuft:
"Dab and Doog"
Synposis
This story is about one brother's love and sacrifice for another.
One takes the blame and punishment for something on behalf of the other. The story then
follows the effect that this has on the one who is spared. It expresses both the heart of
the Christian gospel and one of the essential components of any successful form of
community life.
How can you use this performance?
This story is designed to explore a number of themes:
 | Motives for acting positively in relationships and the community, i.e. not because of the letter of the law but out of love and respect. |
| Qualities of a good friendship. |
| Sacrificial love versus being a 'door mat'. |
| Keeping your word and promises. |
| Easter themes. |
This story can be used in a lot of ways with a variety of audiences. Here are some:
| Junior Primary to adult audiences |
| School assemblies |
| Camps in conjunction with another story |
| Seminars |
| Religious Education classes |
| Drama classes (Dramatic form is Commedia dell'arte) |
| Personal development / Relationship exploration topics. |
There are number of questions evoked by this performance. Here are a few:
| Should the one who took the 'rap' have done it? |
| Should friends 'dob' in another friend? |
| Do you know anyone like the hero? |
| Was the hero acting like a 'door mat', ie being used? |
| What motivated the change in the one spared...law / love? |
| Was Jesus a ‘door mat’ type figure? |
What will you experience?
The whole audience makes sound effects for the story. Several individuals become involved in the story as characters and object. Lots of fun!
Requirements
The length of the performance is 25 minutes. The area needed is, at minimum, 3m by 3m, as well as a centre isle in the audience. Side isles as well would be great! We will also need good quality radio microphones.
Teacher resources for school settings
Discuss this with Dramatic Solutions directly.
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