Seniors Creatures

Promoting the church seniors group, accepting people and forgiving them the way Jesus did. This drama involves two females, one a senior and the other a teenager. All that would be needed for props are two chairs, side-by-side on the stage.

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV)

This verse reinforces the idea that church groups—especially for seniors—play an important role in encouraging one another. Betty’s attempt to distance herself due to pride and frustration only makes her feel more isolated. However, Stephanie helps her realize that she thrives in Christian community, even if she has a rebellious streak.

• Run-time: 6 to 8 minutes, depending on comedic timing and audience reaction.
• Setting: A simple stage setup with two chairs side by side for Betty and Stephanie to sit on. No special props, costumes, lighting, or sound are needed, except for a tire squealing sound effect at the end.
• Characters:
  • Betty – A feisty and rebellious senior, meant to be played by an older actress.
  • Stephanie – A typical, somewhat indifferent teenager, played by a younger actress.
• Action:
  • The play starts with Betty acting overly dramatic about the struggles of aging.
  • Stephanie is initially indifferent, but as she listens, she realizes Betty is more upset about a falling out with her senior group at church than actual aging issues.
  • Betty reveals her rebellious streak—she got in trouble for riding her Harley through the church foyer.
  • Stephanie convinces Betty that she belongs in the seniors' group, but Betty has a sly plan for revenge.
  • The skit ends with Betty running offstage to taunt Elsie, followed by the sound of squealing tires, leaving Stephanie shaking her head in amused disbelief.

Sample of script:

(Scene opens with Betty sitting in a chair, trying to look depressed. Stephanie stands off in the corner of the stage—visible to the audience but not too close to Betty.)

Betty (sitting, moaning loudly to anyone who will hear): Oh, woe is me. OOHHH! (looks around to make sure people are listening) OOOHHH, I’m just finished!

Stephanie: What do you mean, Grandma?

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

Stephanie: Okay, Grandma! Whatever you say! (Shrugs her shoulders and starts to walk 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: What? Did your brother say something about me being feeble?

Stephanie: Oh, nothing, Grandma.

Betty: Hmm. I will have to keep my eye on that one. Anyway, about 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 (angered): 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 as she sits down beside Betty): Sounds great, Grams.

Betty: There! (Pointing 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 (leaning in, dramatically): Us old folks!

Stephanie: Oh! I understand! (Pauses, thinking for a moment.) No, wait a minute—I’m still confused. How was I being disrespectful?

Betty: By calling me names!

Stephanie: Names? I always call you Grams! I have ever since I could talk!

Betty: Yes, well, I thought I should tell you now that I don’t like it. Yes, that’s it. I can’t stand that name anymore.

(Stephanie looks at Betty in disbelief as the scene continues…)

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