This is performed on a stage. Hang a large map, or a sheet with some outlines drawn on it, across the back of

the stage. Since the skit involves water, it is a good idea to use a waterproof ground cloth to protect the stage.

Plan the skit, assemble the materials, and assign responsibilities ahead of time. Everybody except the

Scapegoat knows what will happen. Let the Scouts decide what kind of weather to use, and what props are

needed to represent it.

The Skit

The Weather Man stands in front of the map, and presents a parody of the television evening news report. He

reads from a script in his hand. As he announces each kind of weather, it appears, aimed straight at him from

off-stage.

He announces that the South will have wind. The backdrop shakes and a large fan blows the papers in his

hand.

The Weather Man reports that there will be snow in the North. White confetti drops from the sky, or over the

map. He reports hail in the Midwest, and small white objects pelt him. (Plastic packing makes good hail.)

Each time the weather reacts to his report, the Weather Man acts more scared. Finally, he turns the page,

stops, and protests that he can't do this any more. He needs a brave person to read the last forecast for him, and

asks for a volunteer from the audience. With the help of the audience, the 'volunteer' is selected and pushed

forward.

The Scapegoat is handed the script, and reads, "And tomorrow this area will have heavy rains." Instantly, he is

hit by a bucket of water from offstage.

Variation

The Weather Man and the Scapegoat will clearly expect something. In fact, the Weather Man will usually have

a hard time hiding his anticipation. Without warning him about the actual outcome, get him wet instead of the

Scapegoat.

Another Variation:

Hang or hold up a large map, or a sheet with some outlines of states on it. The scouts should decided on the

weather and the props in advance. The Weatherman stands in from of the map and presents a weather report, (like

on TV) He reads from a script in his hand. As he announces each kind of weather, it appears, aimed straight at

him from off stage. He announces that the South will have wind. The backdrop shakes and a large wind blows

(be creative). The Weather man reports there will be snow in the North. White confetti falls from the sky over the

weatherman. He reports hail in the midwest and white objects pelt him. The weatherman acts more and more

scared. Finally he turns the page and stops and quits. He asks for a volunteer to take over. A volunteer is force

to continue. He is handed the script which reads: TOMORROW THIS AREA WILL HAVE HEAVY RAINS, the

reader is immediately drenched with buckets of water. (Variation, go ahead and drench the weatherman, especially

funny if you have the scoutmaster be the weatherman and he does not know skit.)