Hiding the Light

What if someone had the most beautiful home imaginable... and refused to let anyone see it?

Hiding the Light is a humorous yet thought-provoking Christian monologue that uses an unforgettable illustration to explore what happens when believers keep their faith hidden from the world. Proud of her "perfect" new home, one woman goes to extraordinary lengths to keep it a secret—even sitting in darkness so no one can discover what she has.

As the comedy unfolds, the audience quickly recognizes the parallel to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:14-15: followers of Christ are called to let their light shine, not hide it under a basket.

Cast: 1 f (monolog)

Set, lighting, sound, costume: standard

Props: duster, small “penlight” flashlight

Bible Reference: Matthew 5:14-15

Time: 5

• duster, small “penlight” flashlight

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 5

Script Sample

Actress: (busy dusting, humming)

La la la la la la...

(She stops, notices an invisible speck of dust, pulls out a tiny flashlight and examines it.)

Actress:
"Oh my! Is that dust? I must have missed it! Mustn't have that, must we? That would never do!"

(She proudly surveys the room.)

"This, after all, is my dream home! I just can't believe it... we finally have our perfect home. Everything we've dreamed of... and more! All those years of planning, dreaming, and saving... it was worth every bit of it."

(A doorbell rings.)

"The doorbell? I wonder who that could be? I wasn't expecting anyone."

(She freezes.)

"Maybe if I'm very quiet... they'll just go away."

(The bell rings again.)

"There it is again! Whoever it is, they're certainly persistent."

"I don't know how they even knew we were home. I came in before daybreak. Didn't turn on a single light. I even dragged a tree branch behind me to cover my tracks so no one would know I was here."

(The bell rings yet again.)

"Oh man... they aren't giving up, are they?"

(She cautiously opens the imaginary door just a crack.)

"Yes? Oh my... it's bright out there, isn't it? Come in quickly! No one saw you come up the walk, did they?"

(Pause.)

"No? Good. It's just that... I'm trying to keep everyone from knowing what I have here."

(She proudly gestures around the room.)

"As you can see, I have a brand-new home. One of a kind, don't you think? And honestly... what would be the point if everyone saw it? Then they'd all want one just like it."

(Pause.)

"Yes, I know it's dark in here. We certainly don't want the neighbors seeing anything."

(Pointing proudly.)

"Over there is our beautiful fireplace. The finest sandstone... imported all the way from Australia."

(Pause.)

"You can't see it?"

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