Treasures in Transition

Looking for a lighthearted monologue with a deeper message? Treasures in Transition© is a hilarious yet thoughtful one-woman comedy that explores how we sort through the “stuff” in our lives — or as our narrator affectionately calls it, jahhnk.

From picking the perfect donation spot to carefully choosing who gets what (because neighbors do talk!), this relatable piece brings laughs and gentle reflection. Behind the humor lies a simple truth: just like our belongings, we are all Treasures in Transition — and through Christ, we can become a new creation.

Perfect for women’s events, retreats, outreach programs, or light moments during worship services, this monologue requires no special set or props — just one gifted actress, a pair of work gloves, and a heart ready to connect with the audience.

Sometimes what looks like old “jahhnk” is really a treasure in disguise… just like us in God’s eyes.

Theme: Comedy, Transformation, Everyday Life
Run-Time: 8 minutes
Cast: 1 Female
Bible Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Sample Script

(Actress enters, dressed nicely in work clothes, kerchief around her head, work gloves. She "notices" the audience.)

ACTRESS
Oh sorry, didn’t notice you there . . .
And just look at me . . . a mess . . .
You really must forgive me . . . I am jahhnking today . . .

(She looks out into the audience, frowns, as though someone is questioning her.)

ACTRESS
Jahhnking . . .
You know, when you go through the house, find things you haven’t used in like a gazillion years, decide what you should take to the downtown Place d’Jahhnk and what you should . . .

(Looks out again, frowns, as though someone out there doesn’t understand.)

ACTRESS
Place d’Jahhnk . . .
The “New to You” . . .
OK, fine — the Goodwill Store . . .
But a high-quality Goodwill store, OK?

I shop around, check out all the Goodwill stores in town, gotta be sure the Goodwill store I use is worthy of my jahhnk.

Understand that not all of my jahhnk goes to Place d’Jahhnk, OK? . . .
I mean, some of my jahhnk is like . . . junk, and no way am I gonna take that to Place d’Jahhnk — no way!

(Pauses, leans in conspiratorially.)

ACTRESS
Never know — some neighbour may be hiding out at the Place d’Jahhnk, watching to see what kind of jahhnk I am bringing in . . .
Person can’t be too careful, is what! . . . I have my neighbourhood reputation to protect — you understand, I am sure.

So my junk jahhnk — that goes straight to the sidewalk, to be picked up by the garbage collector . . .
Well — straight to the sidewalk after I wash the junk jahhnk, of course.
I mean, you gotta clean up your junk jahhnk before you throw it in the garbage — don’t want neighbours to think we are slobs, now do we?

(Cheerfully shifts tone.)

ACTRESS
And of course — you got that portion of your jahhnk which I like to refer to as TT jahhnk.

TT jahhnk.
Treasures in Transition.

I mean, my jahhnk is like . . . Treasures that I no longer need . . . hence: Treasures in Transition . . .

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