Things Working Together

(Available in English y español)
What happens when the parts of the body stop working together? In this hilarious short skit, the head, hand, foot, and even the elbow all have something to say—and none of it is helpful. Based on Romans 8:28, Things Working Together playfully explores the importance of unity in the Body of Christ, even when every part thinks it knows best. Perfect for youth groups, church services, or any time your team needs a lighthearted reminder that we’re better together—especially when we stop elbowing each other and start listening!

Cast: 7 m or f

• Head
• Foot
• Eye
• Ear
• Hand
• Nose
• Elbow

Bible Reference: Romans 8:28

Set: standard

Sound: wireless mics if available

Song: none

Lighting: standard

SFX: none

Props: none

Costumes: standard

Special Instructions:

• Each character carries or wears a picture of the body part s/he portrays

Time: 7

Sample script:

Actors come on stage, all talking at once.

Head (loud):
People!

Foot:
It’s always about you, isn’t it, Ear?

Ear:
Well, you are so into yourself, Foot!

Hand:
Well, both of you drive me crazy. I just don’t know if I can handle much more!

Nose:
I have no idea what you guys are going on about. I mean, what is so special about being a smelly old foot?

Elbow:
I am with you, Nose. I mean, can you just imagine living your life as a floppy ear . . I’m just sayin’ . . .

Eye:
Will all of you just tone it down for a change? I can’t see why all of you think you are special!

Head:
People! . . You are giving me such a me-ache!

Foot:
Oh brother, now Head is about to launch into one of his . . “I have such a headache!” . . wails! . .

Elbow:
You are right, Foot. Anytime now Head will be having one of his . . . (mimics Head) “vicious migraines!” . . . What a complainer! I am having difficulty bending to his every “woe is me” moment.

Hand:
If any of you had to handle the things I do every day, then maybe you would have reason to complain!

Ear:
I simply am not about to hear one more tirade from you complainers! I am about to start bleeding again from all your incessant nattering!

Head:
Enough is enough! . . . Now who started this?

Eye:
It was Ear over there . .

Ear:
Was not!

Eye:
Was too!

Ear:
Was not!

Eye:
Oh yeh! . . Ear wants to be Foot again!

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