The Talent Show

THE TALENT SHOW ©
Written by Kim Quiggle
Runtime: 4 minutes | Cast: 2 + Choir | Props: Kazoo Horn

Get ready for the most unexpected display of talent your church has ever seen!

When Sharon tries to make a simple announcement about the upcoming talent show, Kim can't help but steal the spotlight — kazoo and all! From bird imitations to surprise choir "rapture practice," this hilarious skit highlights just how loosely some people interpret the word "talent."

Perfect as a lead-in to your own church talent night or simply to bring some laughter to your service, The Talent Show reminds us that sharing our gifts (no matter how quirky) is what community is all about.

No judging. Just joy.
No pressure. Just participation.
And maybe... a crane impression.

Biblical Reference:

1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."

Sample Script

[Scene begins with Sharon standing center stage, ready to make an announcement.]

Sharon:
We are going to have a Talent Show on Saturday, September...

(Kim enters, playing a kazoo horn to the tune of “Bubblin’ Bubblin’.” She plays an entire verse while Sharon watches in surprise.)

Sharon:
Excuse me! I’m making an announcement here about the talent show coming up.

Kim:
I know! I can’t wait! I’m going to be part of the talent show!
I’m going to play my kazoo horn.
(She starts to play again, but Sharon stops her.)

Sharon:
Excuse me, Kim! You’ll have to do that somewhere else. Just let me make this announcement so I can finish and sit down.

Kim:
Oh! I’m sorry!

Sharon:
Okay! Saturday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m...

Kim (excited):
Guess what?

Sharon (sighing):
What?

Kim:
The choir has been practicing!

Sharon:
What?

Kim:
The choir has been practicing!

Sharon:
I know they’ve been practicing! They sing every Sunday.

Kim:
Do you want to see what they’ve been practicing for the talent show?

Sharon:
Not now! I need to finish...

Kim (turns to choir):
Okay choir, this is your chance to shine—RAPTURE PRACTICE!

(The choir does “the wave.”)

Sharon (in disbelief):
I don’t believe it!

Kim:
See! Wasn’t that good? They did it! They’ve been wantin’ to do that for a long time!

Sharon:
That’s not talent!

Kim:
Oh! It isn’t?

Sharon:
No! I thought you meant they were going to sing.

Kim:
But they did it so well!

Sharon:
Kim, it’s a talent show! You know, like singing, dancing, playing an instrument, skits, or reading poetry...

Kim:
I know what! I can do bird imitations.

Sharon:
What?

Kim:
I can do bird imitations. Watch this.
(Kim goes center stage, stands on one leg, hunches over her shoulders, and holds the pose for a few seconds.)

Sharon:
What was that?

Kim:
You mean you have to ask? That was a crane.

I wanted to do a stork, but I couldn’t get anyone to give me their baby to hold in a blanket by my teeth.

Sharon:
Kim! You aren’t right! Go sit down while I tell them about the Talent Show.

(Kim reluctantly goes and sits down, clearly still thinking of other "talents" to try.)