The Benevolent and Protective Order of Large, Fur-Bearing Mammals

Actors: 6
Reference: Genesis 11:1-8
Notes: You'll need a chair for everyone, plus a funny hat, vest, or some other ceremonial symbol of power.
This sketch can easily be performed with fewer or more actors of either sex. If you are adding or subtracting actors, note that we choose the names alphabetically as a memory aid.
Also, the microphone gag was especially effective when we performed this skit - and really wasn't too difficult.

Synopsis

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It is the annual end-of-year party for the Benevolent and protective Order of Large, Furbearing Animals. As is traditional, awards are given out. Co-incidentally, there are exactly the same number of awards as there are members of the order (excluding the current grand poo-bah and his successor) - and they are the same awards that get passed from member to member each year. Moreover, they are inane awards - shiniest car, best smile, most pets, etc. The only one that even approaches something useful is "Best collector for the Food Drive." After the awards, it is time for the ceremonial passing of power from this year's Grand Poo-Bah to the next. The new Poo-Bah, however, has plans for this group. Unlike most members of the order, she actually read the charter and by-laws, and she'd like to make some changes. Specifically, the charter says that they should be actively recruiting new members! At this "heresy" the rest of the club explodes. More members would force them to get more chairs, make the club-house crowded or uncomfortable, and maybe even throw off the Pooh-Bah rotation. Taken aback by the unexpected criticism, the new Poo-Bah notices the dessert cart going by and seizes it as a chance to change the subject.