The Other Side

(Disponible en inglés y español)

Written by:  John Humpries

Abe’s just another hungry student in the high school cafeteria, empty stomach, empty wallet, and no one willing to help.

One by one, his classmates walk by with excuses that sound noble... until a surprising “geek” stops to do what no one else would.

This witty and down-to-earth retelling of the Good Samaritan parable brings Jesus’ lesson into the everyday life of teens—where kindness, compassion, and courage often get tested in the smallest moments.

A short, funny, and convicting skit that hits home for youth groups and school ministries alike.

Run-Time:

8–10 minutes

Cast Number:

5 actors (male or female teens) + 1 narrator

Biblical Reference:

Luke 10:25–37 — The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Setting:

Modern-day high school cafeteria

Props:

Cafeteria table, trays, books, backpack, lunch bag, wallet, fake money, chair(s)

Sample Script

Scene: A high school cafeteria. One student, Abe, sits alone at a table, looking downhearted. The Narrator steps forward to describe the scene.

Narrator: The scene is: Abe, a student, is sitting alone in the high school cafeteria. He is looking sad and forlorn.
(to the student) I said, he is looking sad and forlorn.
(The student changes his expression.) That’s better.
(continuing) His face is resting on his hands, his elbows propped on the cafeteria table. Another student approaches.
(No one comes on stage.) I said, another student approaches!
(An actor rushes on. The narrator turns to the audience.) Boy, it’s hard to get good help these days. (pause) Now, on with the skit.

Brad: Hey Abe, what’s up?

Abe: Oh, I’m starvin’ and I don’t have any money to buy lunch. I overslept and I was in such a hurry this morning that I didn’t have time to fix my lunch. Say, do you think you could give me some money so I can buy a little something to eat?

Brad: Gee, I would love to help you out, but I’m on my way to—uh—well, you see, I’ve got this paper due next week, and I’ve hardly started it. Gotta run. Sorry, dude. See ya fifth period.

Narrator: Tasha, one of the school cheerleaders, sees Abe and comes over to talk to him.

Tasha: Hi Abe, what’s happening? Why so glum?

Abe: Well, Tasha, I’m really hungry. I don’t have the green to buy some grub, and I didn’t have time to fix my lunch this morning. Could you loan me some money? I’ll pay you back.

Tasha: Gosh, Abe, sure would like to help out one of my best buds. Only problem is, our church is raising money to help the hungry in Botswana, and I’m saving my money for that good cause. If I raise enough, I can win this really cool T-shirt with a matching key ring that both say “Feed the hungry, save a soul.” See ya!

Narrator: A.J., one of the school jocks, comes by the table. (He gives Abe a hand gesture of greeting.)

A.J.: How’s it going, dude? Why the long face? Did you get stood up by your main squeeze or something?

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