The Survivors 2

The Survivors2 is a drama inspired by the popular TV series Survivor, presenting a spiritual twist. The play explores the contrast between surviving with and without God’s presence in life. Two teams, Team World and Team Celestial, compete under the judgment of Judge Judy in a game where only one person is supposed to remain standing. However, while Team World relies on worldly values like money, beauty, and strength, Team Celestial turns to biblical wisdom, particularly Ephesians 6:15 and the full armor of God. In the end, Team Celestial emerges victorious, not by eliminating others but by recognizing that God equips all believers equally.

Run-Time:
Approximately 20 minutes

Cast:
9 characters (gender and age flexible)

• Judge Judy
• Team World: Coach MeeMee, Jane, Alice, Peter
• Team Celestial: Coach Celeste, Tony, Marie, Jeff

Biblical Reference:
Ephesians 6:15 – “And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” The play emphasizes the importance of equipping oneself with God’s armor to remain standing in spiritual battles.

Key Themes:

• The difference between worldly survival and spiritual endurance
• The importance of biblical wisdom and faith in facing life’s challenges
• The concept that true survival comes through God’s provisions, not personal strength or material wealth

The Survivors2

Scene: Two groups are lined up at opposite sides of the stage.

Judge: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! My name is Judge Judy! . . . And I am . . . the judge for tonight. As you in the audience know, this show is all about surviving the game of life. We have two teams of three players plus their coaches. At the end of the game, there will only be one person left standing. And that lucky person will win it all!

Our teams are: (teams stand when introduced, individuals take one step forward)

Team World: Led by . . . Coach MeeMee

• Justice Jane
• Always Alice
• Perfect Peter

Team Celestial: Led by . . . Coach Celeste

• Truthful Tony
• Modest Marie
• Justified Jeff

And there you have your teams, ladies and gentlemen . . . two fine groups. Who will survive? Who will win our big prize? You all know the rules . . . actually, there really are no rules! . . . Except . . . you coaches are to watch over what your teams are doing . . . I don’t want any skullduggery!

Celeste (lifts hand): Team Celestial will, of course, play fairly, Judge Judy.

MeeMee (winks at her team): How exactly do you describe skullduggery, Judge Judy?

Judy: There will be no dirty tricks!

MeeMee (fake innocence, crosses fingers behind her back, seen by team and audience): Why Judge Judy, I am hurt that you would ever think such a thing about our team!

Judy (scowls): Whatever! . . . However . . . let the games begin!

(Members of the two groups high-five each other, urge each other on. Team Celestial goes to shake hands with Team World, but Team World pulls away, mocking Team Celestial.)

MeeMee: OK, you guys . . . I am here as your coach for one reason and one reason only . . . and that is . . . I will win!

Jane: It’s in the bank, we can do this! I have been in training forever, it seems, just for this big break. And just to think, I will walk away a millionaire.

Alice: Nice to hear that you are all fired up and positive, it’s good for the team, but, Jane, I’m sure not conceding that it will be you who will be the last one standing. I think I have an awesome chance myself.

Jane: Sorry, you picked me up wrong. Did I say “I”? I meant “we,” our team, we.

Peter: Course you did, Jane. I will be keeping a close eye on you.

(More dialogue continues with the interactions between the teams, the challenges they face, and their contrasting approaches to survival.)

Judy (blows horn): Time! Group 1, now we will hear from Group 2. Group 2, you are on the clock!

(Judy blows horn again.)

Celeste: Hi guys, it’s really an honor to be part of your team. What say before we start . . . let’s dedicate our time here to the Lord. (All bow in prayer.) Heavenly Father, be with us in our time together, give us a fun time and guide our words and our thoughts as we seek to win in a way that will glorify you. In Your name, Amen! OK, guys, get your thinking caps on. . .