No Regrets

What happens when winning becomes more important than doing what's right?

In this witty and thought-provoking skit, five teenagers plot to win their school talent contest—but at what cost? While Mandy radiates positivity, Darren worries, Andrea doubts, and Scott agrees with everyone. Meanwhile, Jenn pushes a plan that involves stealing and manipulation, proudly declaring she lives with “no regrets.” But as their scheme unfolds, the group is forced to confront a deeper truth: a life without regret might be a life without a conscience.

No Regrets© is fast-paced and humorous, yet it delivers a powerful moral message about integrity, peer pressure, and the quiet voice that challenges us to do better.

Cast: 5 m or f

Darren: the worrier of the group.
Scott: not the brightest among the group!
Mandy: very fun and bubbly.
Andrea: very pessimistic about everything.
Jenn: acts carefree and without regrets!

Bible Reference: Romans 5:8-11

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions: none

Time: 20

Sample script:

Lights up. All actors enter from stage right. Darren enters first and begins speaking as he walks on.

Darren:
I don’t know! I just don’t know! Am I the only one that’s just a little bit worried about this?

Andrea:
I agree with Darren. I mean, most everything turns out bad, right? So, who are we to think that we could actually do something that will work?!

Mandy (bubbly):
Oh, don’t be such gloomy gusses! There’s a bright side to everything! And besides, things always have a way of working out for me! I guess I must be special!

Jenn:
What do you think, Scott? You’re awfully quiet. Do you think that we will be able to win the school talent contest?

Scott:
Well, uh, I agree with Darren.

Mandy (furious):
What? You agree with Darren? Darren worries about whether or not the sky is falling! How could you possibly side with him?

Scott:
Oh, uh, okay. Well then I agree with Andrea.

Mandy (outraged):
You what? Andrea never agrees with anything! How could you be so foolish and agree with Andrea!

Scott:
Uh, well, okay. Then I guess I agree with... you?

Mandy (pleased):
Me? You agree with me? I don’t know what to say! Oh well, if you have truly weighed out everyone’s point of view and seriously considered the pros and cons of each statement, then I guess I will allow you to agree with me.

Scott (confused):
Uh, thank you?

Jenn:
Okay guys, enough already! I have the solution to how we are going to win this thing.

Darren:
Really? Are you sure it won’t be dangerous?

Andrea:
Probably will be. Things always turn out worse than the way you plan for them.

Jenn:
Here’s what we will do. We will make sure to listen to each group’s rehearsal, then we’ll determine the best group and steal the song they will be doing. Then, I can butter up the master of ceremonies to make sure we are first up on the program. That way, when the other group does our song, it will look like they were trying to copy us!

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