Bored or What

Jessie is bored. Not just a little bored—epically, sigh-out-loud, slump-on-stage bored. Penny’s wild sayings and Peter’s logical questioning don’t seem to help… until the conversation takes a surprising turn. From spider-loving classmates to “Peeesalums” and “Peeroverbs,” this high-energy comedy tackles the real roots of boredom—and how trust in God brings lasting joy.

With zany one-liners, memorable characters, and a surprising amount of biblical insight, Bored or What© is perfect for youth groups, schools, or any setting looking to mix faith and laughter. Whether performed with puppets or live actors, this skit delivers a relatable message: when we focus on God’s love and instruction, life gets a lot less boring.

Cast: 3

• Jessie is bored, depressed
• Penny is not strongly cerebral
• Peter is trying to help

Bible Reference: Proverbs 84:12, 112:1, 144:15

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 15

Sample script:

Scene: Jessie is alone on stage, pacing and sighing heavily.

(Jessie comes on stage, sighing and moping around. Penny enters, cheerful.)

PENNY: Hey Jessie, how’s it?

(Jessie ignores Penny and continues acting bored.)

PENNY: Jessie? Hellllooooo!

(Penny gets right in Jessie’s face.)

PENNY: Anyone home in there?

(Penny jumps up and down, trying to get Jessie’s attention.)

PENNY: Earth to Jessie! Come out, come out, wherever you are!

(Peter enters.)

PETER: Hey Penny! Hey Jessie!

PENNY: Hey Peter.

(Peter looks closely at Jessie.)

PETER: Did Jessie leave and forget to take him—or herself?

PENNY: My best efforts of getting Jessie to surface have been pretty much like catching fish in an egg timer.

PETER: I see what you mean... (does a double take) ...“fish in an egg timer”?

PENNY: Old saying, said by very old people.

PETER: And this old saying would mean...?

PENNY: Have not the slightest idea.

PETER: Why am I not surprised?

JESSIE: Would you guys stop your caterwauling and leave a person alone?

PETER: Welcome home, Jessie! Glad you could come visit with us... and yourself.

PENNY: We thought you had left... some parts behind.

(Jessie sighs a big sigh.)

PENNY: You OK, Jessie?

(Jessie sighs even more loudly.)

PENNY: Speak to us, Jessie! Are you OK?

(Jessie sighs VERY loud.)

PETER: I sure don’t want to influence you, Penny, but if I am guessing, that sigh would likely mean that no, Jessie is not entirely OK.

PENNY (serious): You think?

PETER: Call it a premonition.

PENNY: Is that like a hot fudge sundae?

PETER: Not even close. (looks at Jessie) Wanna tell us what’s wrong, Jessie?

(Jessie sighs again, very loudly.)

PETER: Not real happy, are you Jessie?

JESSIE (very annoyed):
No, I am not happy! I have no reason to be happy!
I can see nothing happening in the foreseeable future which would make me happy!
Now then, does that make you happy, Peter?

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