Not For The Average Senior

This lighthearted drama promotes the church seniors group, challenging the stereotype that being a senior means acting old. Through humorous dialogue between a feisty grandmother and her teenage granddaughter, the skit highlights how seniors can remain active, engaged, and full of life.

Run-Time: 5 minutes

Cast: 2 (Male or Female)

• Betty – A grandmother (senior), full of personality and energy.
• Stephanie – A teenage granddaughter, playful and witty.

Biblical Reference:

• Psalm 92:14 – “They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.”
• Proverbs 16:31 – “Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.”

Setting & Technical Details:

• Set: Bare stage with two chairs.
• Lighting & Sound: Standard. Includes sound effects (squealing tires).
• Costumes: Everyday clothing appropriate for a senior and a teen.

This humorous skit reminds both seniors and younger generations that age is just a number, and church community groups can be full of fun, adventure, and unexpected surprises!

Sample Script: Not For The Average Senior

(Betty is sitting in a chair, trying to look depressed. Stephanie is off in a corner of the stage – visible to the audience, but not too close to Betty.)

Betty (moans): Oh, woe is me. OOHHH! (looking around to make sure people are listening) OOOHHH, I’m just finished!

Stephanie: What do you mean, Grandma?

Betty: Oh, Stephanie. My dear, sweet, young granddaughter. You just wouldn’t understand what I am talking about.

Stephanie: Okay, Grandma! Whatever you say! (shrugs shoulders, walks away)

Betty: Oh, wait! Don’t you want to hear about my problems?

Stephanie: But you just said . . .

Betty: Forget about that, and come and listen to your old, feeble Grandmother.

Stephanie: Feeble? (thinking) So, Joey was right!

Betty: I beg your pardon! What did your brother say about me being feeble?

Stephanie: Oh, nothing, Grandma.

Betty: Hmm. I will have to keep my eye on that one. Anyway, back to my horrible, lonely existence.

Stephanie: Grandma, is this going to take long? ‘Cause if it is, then I have to call Marcy. We’re meeting at the mall in three hours.

Betty (angry): You sit right down, young lady, and listen to what your Grandmother has to tell you about aging! This is what you have to look forward to!

Stephanie (sighs, sits down): Sounds great, Grams.

Betty: There! (points at Stephanie) There it is!

Stephanie: What?

Betty: The blatant disrespect that we as an aged community deal with on a daily basis.

Stephanie: Who?

Betty: Us old folks!

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