In the Small Group Loop

"In The Small Group Loop" is a lighthearted comedy skit promoting church small groups through witty banter and humorous misunderstandings. The play follows a series of interactions where characters repeatedly ask each other, “Are you in the loop?” As the conversation unfolds, the phrase takes on deeper meaning, ultimately referring to participation in small groups at church.

As Terry, Jackson, Betty, and Doreen enthusiastically confirm their involvement in the loop, Fernando, a quirky outsider, grows curious. Assuming “the loop” is something exciting and exclusive, he eagerly joins—only to realize it’s about small group fellowship, Bible study, and community. Initially hesitant, he ultimately embraces the idea, proving that being part of a supportive faith community is truly rewarding.

Cast: 5 m or f

• Fernando, a geek, Ralph Furley (Three is Company) type
• Terry
• Jackson
• Betty
• Doreen

Bible Reference: Matthew 18:20

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• table and chair at center stage

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 10

Sample of script:

(Fernando is sitting alone at the side, drinking coffee, reading a paper.)

(Terry and Jackson come on stage from opposite sides.)

(As conversation intensifies, Fernando becomes interested.)

Terry:
Hey Jackson! Good seein’ ya, how's things?

Jackson:
Terry! Lookin’ good, like I say, lookin’ good!

Terry:
And the family is . . .

Jackson:
Good.

Terry:
Job?

Jackson:
Good.

Terry:
Health?

Jackson:
Good, good, good.

Terry:
That’s great, just great!

Jackson:
Hey, I got a question for ya . . .

Terry:
Shoot . . . . (playfully hits Jackson on the shoulder) . . . But no real bullets, k?

Jackson:
Nah, me, I’m not into pain.

Terry:
Good thing that, so go ahead, shoot me your question . . .

Jackson:
Just wonderin’ here . . . Terry, are you . . in the loop?

Terry:
In the loop?

Jackson:
Yah, I was wonderin’ kinda . . you in the loop?

Terry:
Well . . . duhhhhhhh! Course I am in the loop, I mean . . .

Jackson:
Well, I figured, I mean you bein’ an all together kinda guy (gal) and all but still . . . wonderin’ . . I was . . .

Terry:
And you . . .?

Jackson:
Me?

Terry:
Yah, you . . .?

Jackson:
Me? . . . Me what?

Terry:
You in the loop too?

Jackson (hurt):
You seriously figure that I, Jackson Fredrickson, would not be in the loop? Hey give me just a little credit here, huh?

Terry:
Sorry, it’s just that I heard some folks, well, the fact is, some folks are still not in the loop.

Jackson (amazed):
You have got to be kidding me. You are standing there, trying to say that there are actually folks, not in the loop?

Terry:
Amazing as it sounds. . . it's true . . . true!

(Betty comes on stage.)

Jackson:
Hey Terry, look who’s here . . . you know Betty, right?

Terry:
Me and Betty, we go way back, how are you Betty?

Betty:
Doin’ good, real good.

Terry:
And the family is . . .

Betty:
Good.

Terry:
Job?

Betty:
Good.

Terry:
Health?

Betty:
Good, good, good.

Terry:
That’s great, just great!

Jackson:
Hey, I got a question for ya Betty . . .

Betty:
Well, go ahead, ask away, just not too tough questions, been doin’ a pile of thinkin’ lately, don’t want to turn the, (points to brain) grey into mush.

Jackson:
Yeh, well, don’t want to put you on the spot and all . . .

Betty:
Hey, we are friends, ask away!

Jackson:
Yeh, well, wondered . . . if you was . . . in the loop?

Betty:
In the loop? . . . Me?

Jackson:
Yeh . . . look if you’d rather not say, I mean . . .

Betty:
Jackson, look me in the eye . . . you seriously think I am the type . . . . to go around being . . . not . . . in . . . the . . . loop?

Terry:
Knowin’ Betty the way I do I could’a told you that Betty would . . .

Betty (as though sharing a huge secret):
Listen, keep this under your hat . . . . Wednesday evening . . . Carole and Steve (use name of leaders), they are the lead guys!

(Terry and Jackson, hands to face, mouth open in shock.)

Terry:
You are not being serious! . . . You . . . . Wednesday night . . .

Jackson:
Carole and Steve, lead guys? . . . All I am gonna say is . . . way wow!

(Doreen comes on stage.)

Betty:
Will you just look over yonder, if my eyes do not deceive that has to be my old bud Doreen!

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