Severe Makeover 5

The Final Episode in a Hilariously Heartfelt Series!

The circus is coming back to town… and so is Jesus!

Severe Makeover: Return © is the fifth and final episode in DramaShare’s popular Severe Makeover series — a witty, fast-paced sketch designed for kids’ church, VBS, or family services. Set in a playful parody of a modern TV newscast, this episode explores some of Jesus’ most powerful teachings, with nods to the raising of Lazarus, the Parable of the Great Banquet, and the long-awaited return of Christ.

Join Bart & Bev the Builders as they tackle divine renovations connected to biblical truths.
Catch Naomi & Nathan the TV Reporters as they bring the news to life in ridiculous, relatable ways.

With hammers, headlines, and holy insights, Severe Makeover: Return © is packed with humor, heart, and hope — reminding us all that we may not get a second invitation... so don’t miss what matters most.

• Sketch 1: Severe Makeover Sinking House (Matt 7:21-27, Lk 16:19-31)
• Sketch 2: Severe Makeover Boat (Mark 4:35-41, Lk 10:30-37)
• Sketch 3: Severe Makeover Fences (Lk 15:1-7, 11-24)
• Sketch 4: Severe Makeover Palace (Lk 14:16-24, John 11:1-46)
• Sketch 5: Severe Makeover Return (John 14:1-6)
• Complete Series - Severe Makeover

Cast: 4 m or f

• Builder Bart
• Builder Bev
• Nathan, TV reporter
• Naomi, TV reporter

Bible Reference:  John 14:1-6

Set:

• Can be as minimal or elaborate as you wish
• Set or backdrops can show the project, (houses, boat, fence), being renovated

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props:

• mics and props found in a TV studio
• hammers, saws, carpentry tools

Costumes:

• may be either traditional or contemporary

Special Instructions: none

Time: 6

Sample of script:

[Naomi and Nathan are sitting in the TV studio.]

Nathan:
Good evening, viewers, this is… Newsy Nathan from Channel 12… with all the news that is news, where you want the news, and when the news is still news before it becomes old news!
I’m here with my partner and co-anchor, Naomi. So Naomi, what have you got for us tonight?

Naomi:
Good evening, Nathan. Welcome, Channel 12 listeners — we have a jam-packed newscast tonight...
Before we get to the news highlights, viewers will recall that we reported a few days back that Lazarus of Bethany was grievously ill, and the family had sent for their friend, Jesus ben Joseph of Nazareth — a sometimes preacher who many feel has the power to heal severe illnesses…

Nathan:
And did Jesus ben Joseph arrive in time?

Naomi:
Yes and no… By the time Jesus arrived, Lazarus had been dead for three days.

Nathan:
Oh, too bad...

Naomi:
But, as the story goes, Jesus went to the tomb and raised the dead man to life.

Nathan (shocked):
Well… sounds like this story needs a bit more sifting through in the next few days…

Naomi:
I agree, Nathan…
Meantime, we hear that the mayor’s grand dinner party was a smashing success for those who were able to attend.

Nathan:
I saw the pictures — sounded like a great time was had by all.

Naomi:
Did you see the picture in the paper of Bev the Builder and Bart the Builder at the party?

Nathan:
What were they doing there? I didn’t know they were invited.

Naomi:
Well, they’re in the studio — let’s ask them.

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