LEADERSHIP SELECTION SKIT
P-WOC Primo Café: Sip of Heaven this Side of Glory
Set the Scene – Use any table and decorate like a coffee shop. Find matching aprons for the Barista and Hashtagger. Add items to the counter to look like a coffee shop. Add coffee cups on the counter to give to each customer.
Time Duration of Skit: 15 minutes
Actress Summaries:
Barista:Dressed in a coffee apron and visor. Main dialoguer with each customer.
Hashtagger:Dressed in a matching apron and is an employee of the P-WOC Café. Flash freezes action
andhashtags information pertinent to the Skit. Has a music stand in front of her with notes on it.
Admin Customer: Has phone in hand. She is super attentive to organization. Loves labels. Ooos and aaahs over labels and the well organized menu. She orders off of her phone and has already paid for it through an app. She insists she has tracked all of her past 32 months of purchases and has systematically kept up with each of her orders. She is VERY well organized.She orders a coffee that she had six coffees ago because her coffees choices are in rotation:“Can I get aVenti half and half, 10 pumps of vanilla at 120 degrees?”
Financial Customer: Super concerned about the pricing of each item. Carries a calculator for instant figuring. Loves that if she orders “bulk” lattes she can get a discounted price. She asks a lot of questions about payment and how many options there are for payment. She really wants the best price for her coffee and for her friends’ coffees. Orders black coffee with no additional pumps, foam or crazy cream to avoid additional charges. But, has to make sure she gets approval from her friends before she commits funds to the coffee shop.
Programs Customer:She LOVES to have a good time and is in the coffee shop looking at how it is decorated, how the packaging is done. She even gives advice to the Barista to better run the business and networking, getting the word out about how great this heavenly coffee truly is! Uses words like crafting, networking, socializing, fellowship, “create atmosphere.”
Orders the craziest named coffee on the menu. “Can I get aVenti Iced skinny, triple shot espresso with hazelnut macchiato and sugary sugary syrup, light ice and lots of whip!!!”
Spiritual Life Customer:She comes in very calm and “spiritually” analyzing the entire menu. She asks questions about the “why’s” of the way the coffee is picked. She discerns that the Barista is having a hard day and asks if she can pray with her. Says “Jesus… help my new friend…AMEN!” Pulls out Bible and starts telling Barista that coffee isn’t what will make her happy. She really genuinely cares about the Barista and encourages her to read a book from her bag and then invites her to this great Bible study. She orders a tea: “Can I get a Honey- infused Raspberry Calming Chai…. with a soothing bee honey straw.”
President Customer:Comes in confidently and encourages the Barista right away. Tells her how amazing this coffee shop is and how she must really enjoy her job. She compliments her on how clean the place is and how she loves the how the Barista has been so helpful each time she comes in. Compliments them on the Hashtagger and how hip and innovative of an idea. Compliments her on reaching all crowds, both young and old!! Comments on the soft, chewy candy because old people have a hard time chewing things. Says things like “big picture, vision, talented, make something big happen, etc.” She confidently orders her coffee: VentiStrong Kona Prime, Liberty Nonfat, One Pump of Democracy Chocolate, No-Whip Moderate Mocha.
Starts out with Barista behind the counter. You could have ladies sitting around drinking coffee at tables with books and computers. The Hashtagger enters in hurriedly from the side and begins dialogue.
OPENING AND ADMIN CUSTOMER(NAME OF ACTRESS) (3 Minutes)
HASHTAGGER: I’m so sorry to be running a bit late. (uses fingers to demonstrate wording when seeing #)
#wrong-side-of-bed #no-toothbrush #traffic-jam #grumpy-gate-guards
Puts on apron and stands by the music stand.
BARISTA: Oh, sorry to hear that. But, so glad P…WOC [PEE•WOK] Café is using your skills and talents to help with our customers. Hashtag interpretation is sooooo essential these days!
HASHTAGGER: #I-Know #money-for-me #great-4-customers
BARISTA: Oh, here comes a customer. We can chat later.
[Joyfully says] Hello! Welcome to PEE-WOK Café, A Sip of Heaven this Side of Glory!
Can I get you lotsa’ lattes today?!
ADMIN: Hi! This is such an amazing place. So… so… calm and peaceful!
#It’s Got Jesus #Lots of Love
Looking around as if she is looking at a menu board. Looks at dry erase board.
I love the labels!!! Ooooo… it is all so well organized and your menu is alphabetized! Wow!
BARISTA: Thanks! I am so glad you noticed. You must really have attention to detail and are organized yourself, eh? What can I get you today?
ADMIN: Oh yes! I label everything at home… even my husband’s Army Gear has little cute camo labels! He looooves that!
#wow! #very organized # maybe a bit extreme?
Shows Phone….So, I ordered on my phone & I’ve paid for it through your PEE-WOK app
I’ve tracked my past 32 months of purchases and I’ve systematically kept up with the rotation cycle. So, this week’s coffee will be the same as the order 17 cycles ago.
#hashtagger acts like she is going to hashtag but then sighs, shakes head no, and puts her hands down.
Smiles big, says“I ordered a Venti half and half, 10 pumps of vanilla at 120 degrees?”
BARISTA: Yep!!! Right here! [Barista begins to act like she’s getting coffee. Meanwhile says:]
You know, you have some great skills! Have you ever thought of doing like… say…ADMIN for a company or volunteer ministry?
ADMIN: [Acts surprised]Actually, my grandmother’s ½ sister’s grandson’s daughter JUST told me that as I was alphabetizing her soup cans the other day!!!!
[Get’s handed her coffee she says:]
Thanks again for the coffee & advice ….and have a nice, organized day!
#God’s got plans #Admin Coordinator??
* Financial is walking in and they pass the microphone off to each other.
FINANCIAL LIAISON CUSTOMER(NAME OF ACTRESS)(2 minutes)
BARISTA: [Joyfully says]: Hello! Welcome to PEE-WOK Café, A Sip of Heaven this Side of Glory!
What kind of high octane can I get for you today?
FINANCIAL: [Hesitantly says] Hi! Um… I first want to review your pricing. Looks at menu in hand.
#hashtagger cuts a side glance quizzically and looks at audience.
Looking around as if she is looking at a menu board. Looks at dry erase board.
I think I just want a black coffee with no additional pumps, foam or crazy syrups to avoid additional charges. But…what kind of pricing can I get on one latte versus if I order… say… 40 lattes?
BARISTA: Um… well, I would assume we could do a discount of some sort…possibly.
Do you really need …. 40 lattes?
FINANCIAL: Maybe. Does that come with cream and sugar for FREE?
#wow! #fiscally cautious # quite budget-minded
BARISTA: Yes. All cream and sugar is free right over there. You seem like someone who really pays attention to where your dollar is going. Is that right?
FINANCIAL: Most definitely!!! I carry my calculator everywhere and it is necessary to budget and watch all our pennies. So, do you include credit card fees into my coffee price or does the company offset those fees and absorb into your own overhead?
#good question [Hashtagger looks at barista quizzically.]
BARISTA: Maybe….I’ll have to check. Wow! You really have skills in budgeting and very mindful of expenses. You could really be an asset to a company. I bet you’re checking account is balanced down to the penny, right?
FINANCIAL: Indeed….Yes… Isn’t everyone’s???? [Said in a tone like everyone should have it balanced]
BARISTA: [Hands coffee to Financial] Here’s your black coffee with nothing in it!
How about those 40 lattes?
FINANCIAL: Hmmmm….I’ll have to check with my supervisor and submit a purchase order request for review in order to see if those funds are even available. But there is a discount right?
BARISTA: Sure! We’ll not charge you the tax on those!
FINANCIAL: Thanks! [Financial walks away, stops… takes a sip of black coffee, and grimaces.]
#super mindful #financial gal
* Programs is walking in and they pass the microphone off to each other.
PROGRAMS CUSTOMER(NAME OF ACTRESS)(2 minutes)
BARISTA: Hi! Welcome to PEE-WOK Café, A Sip of Heaven this Side of Glory!
What kind of fun go-go juice can I get you today?
PROGRAMS: [Very exuberant and looking around] Hi! WOW! This place is decorated so nice! Do you have a standard style that you go with for each coffee shop? Who did your logo design? That’s awesome! Kind of reminds me of something? Hmmmm.
Where did you get these cute menus? I LOVE all the details!
#she’s got energy #pretty impressed
BARISTA: Well, uh… thank you! We truly enjoy fostering a godly atmosphere here at PEE WOK café. What can I get you today?
PROGRAMS: [reading her menu] I’ll just go simple today. I’ll take aVenti Iced skinny, triple shot espresso with hazelnut macchiato and sugary sugary syrup, light ice and lots of whip!!! Thank…you!
BARISTA: Okay… coming right up! [begins to make coffee]
PROGRAMS: Oh… It’s soooo important to createatmosphere! I love getting people together, talking, planning parties, and it should ALWAYS have a purpose to it! You know? [Barista acknowledges] I just adore that you even honor God here! Like that lady with the halo [points at logo]. I know sooooo many godly women with halos, too! I love to get them together and talk about God, about us, talk about marriages, talk about everything!
#she’s good! #she’s focused #she likes a good program!
BARISTA: Well, you know, I could really see you heading up a team of ladies and doing just that same thing! And we cater! We can supply your every catering need!!
Here’s your coffee. It’s hot and powerful… and sugary sweet!
PROGRAMS: Thank you! And you know what? I think I’m going to go volunteer to put on a big shebang at my church this weekend… [makes quotes with fingers]“Glorious Women with Halos!”
#Good idea #she’s got vision #programs
BARISTA: Wonderful idea!
PROGRAMS: [As she walks out she throws up one hand and cheerfully yells]
Adios! To God be the Glory!
PAUSE A BIT #time passes #headache hits #afternoon blues
* Spiritual Life is walking in and they pass the microphone off to each other.
SPIRITUAL LIFE CUSTOMER(NAME OF ACTRESS)(2 minutes)
BARISTA: [Says this less exuberant and a bit monotone. Rubbing her head. Seems a bit sad]
Afternoon! Welcome to PEE-WOK Café, A Sip of Heaven this Side of Glory!
You looking for a good java joy today?
SPIRITUAL: [Happy, but calmly speaks as she grabs a menu] Hello! I noticed that you seem to have a great spiritual presence here in the coffee shop. You’re menu has some wonderful choices. Did you research and pray about these coffees before offering them to your customers?
#that’s spiritual #she’s on to something.
BARISTA: [not peppy anymore] Um… well, I think they did. I’m sorry. I can ask later.
SPIRITUAL: Are you okay? I discern that you are not feeling well. You know the Word of God in Psalms says that He is our shield around us, our glory, and the One that lifts our head high. Can I pray for you right now?
BARISTA: Sure….. I think I could really use that.
#prayer works #she needs it
SPIRITUAL: [Grabs barista’s hands] “Jesus, help my new friend to feel better. Amen!”
BARISTA: [Cheerfully says] Wow! I feel so much better! Thank you.
SPIRITUAL: That’s what we are here for! I genuinely care about you. Here. I have some books in my bag that will encourage you in yourjourney. You see… coffee can lift you, but Jesus will always lift you higher!!!” He’s the real fix! [hands her about six books out of bag]
BARISTA:Thank you! Can I get your order now?
SPIRITUAL: Well, let’s see. I think I’ll take the Holy Honey- infused Raspberry Calming Chai…. with a soothing infused straw.
#soothing infused straw??? #what?
BARISTA:[Fake pours the tea in cup] Great! Here you go!
SPIRITUAL: [Walks out and says as she’s walking away…]
Thank you! You have a blessed day! I’m praying for you!
#she’s got a spiritual life
* President is walking in and they pass the microphone off to each other.
PRESIDENT CUSTOMER (NAME OF ACTRESS)(3 minutes)
BARISTA: Good afternoon! Welcome to PEE-WOK Café, A Sip of Heaven this Side of Glory!
Can I get you an afternoon wakey-wakey cup a’ Joe?
PRESIDENT: [confident] Hi! Wow! You have a lovely apron there and I really like your hat. It really accentuates your eyes! You know each time I walk in here this place is so clean and smells so lovely! You are always so helpful, too. I bet you really care about all the details and the Big Picture! You even have soft cookies for the old people…reaching ALL generations!!!
Hashtaggerraises eyebrowsand mouths #old people to the audience.
BARISTA: Well, yes, we strive to create a lovely, calm and godly atmosphere here at PEEWOK café.
PRESIDENT: [Looks at her menu] And you offer so many great varieties. Hmmm…. I’ll take a
VentiStrong Kona Prime, Liberty Nonfat, One Pump of Democracy Chocolate,
No-Whip Moderate Mocha.
#strong cup of joe! #sounds presidential
PRESIDENT: [exuberantly] Oh my goodness!!! You even have a hashtag interpreter!!!! Those are the best! Some people walk around just not truly knowing what others are thinking. Those talented interpreters bring out underlying thoughts and put all guessing aside! It’s such a hip and innovative way to communicate these days. She’s awesome!!
hashtaggersmiles really big then#Thank YOU! #I feel loved! #YOU are awesome!
#You made my day #Want to be my new friend?
BARISTA: Thank you! We believe she’s a great addition to the café, too!
#Ahhhh….. Thank YOU!
PRESIDENT: You know, I just want to encourage you. This PEEWOK café makes a great impact on the lives of others and I’m praying for each of you. God will use you to make something BIG happen!
BARISTA: You know… we really needed to hear that! It gives us great encouragement to be a team and do what we are called to do… to give a sip of Heaven this Side of Glory! Here’s your
VentiStrong Kona Prime, Liberty Nonfat, One Pump of Democracy Chocolate, No-Whip Moderate Mocha. You have a great day!!!
PRESIDENT: You know… I WILL! Thank you!
BARISTA: [Turns to Hashtagger who walks to the counter]
Well my hashtagging friend, it’s closing time. We had some amazing customers and each one brought something different to the coffeehouse. Kind of like a GREAT TEAM! Right?
You think any of them would want to work here?
HASHTAGGER: #Most definitely! #amazing team #we have applications
[asthey both hold up LS apps]
LS Chair or President can step forward and say a short wrap up if needed and offer out applications.