What's It Worth?

What’s It Worth? – A Game Show with Eternal Consequences

Step into the spotlight where temptation meets the ultimate test. What’s It Worth? is a fast-paced, dramatic skit that takes place on the set of a flashy game show.  But this isn’t your average game show…

Meet Marcie, a single mom trying to hold it all together, and Bill, a risk-taker who's won everything… except peace. Hosted by the smooth-talking Lou Cypher (yes, you read that right), contestants are tempted with luxury—at the cost of their values, their families, and even their souls.

This short yet powerful drama is a satirical look at the allure of materialism and the spiritual cost of “having it all.” Perfect for youth groups, worship services, or any event highlighting Matthew 26:41—“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation

Bible Reference:  Matthew 26

Cast:  2 males, 1 female, 1 (male) offstage voice

• LOU, 30-50
• BILL, 30-50
• MARCIE, 30-50
• ANNOUNCER, voice only

Set:   A “game show” set: two podiums side-by-side

Special effects:      Recorded applause, “game-show theme” and “Jeopardy” music, a ringing bell (boxing-match type), screen images of game-show logo, sports car, and item list.

Props:    None

Costumes:   “Contestants” wear street clothes, “host” wears overly-garish sport coat & tie.

Lighting:    Standard

Sound:      Standard

Special instructions: Have fun and be creative.

Time:  5 min.

Sample of script:

The scene opens on a dark stage

ANNCR (VOICE ONLY):
And now, it’s time for America’s favorite game show, What’s It Worth! Here’s your host, Lou Cypher!

SFX:
A video screen showing a game-show logo, SPRIGHTLY GAME-SHOW MUSIC, and RECORDED APPLAUSE

Lights rise to reveal two game show contestants, MARCIE and BILL, standing at podiums. A game show host, LOU CYPHER, swiftly enters.

LOU, exuberantly:
Hey, hey, hey! Hello and welcome to What’s It Worth; the show where you can win it all, as long as you’re willing to lose it all! Let’s meet our contestants, shall we? First up is a struggling single mother with four beautiful kids. Give it up for Marcie!

MARCIE, grinning and waving nervously:
Hi, everybody!

LOU:
Our second contestant is also our reigning winner, who’s made it all the way through to the finals. A genuine risk-taker, let’s hear it for Bill!

BILL, waving with confidence:
Hello!

LOU:
All right, then, let’s get started. First up is Marcie. (points to video screen) Marcie, here’s your prize!

ANNCR (VOICE ONLY):
A brand-new luxury car!

SFX:
A video screen projection of an expensive sports car, RECORDED APPLAUSE

Marcie SQUEALS and CLAPS delightedly.

SFX:
A video screen projection of a short list: GROCERY BUDGET, HOUSE PAYMENT, COLLEGE FUND

LOU, pointing to the screen:
Here’s what you can trade: your grocery budget, your house payment, or your oldest daughter’s college fund. Okay, Marcie, it’s up to you. What’s it worth?

MARCIE, anxiously:
Oh, gee, Lou, I just don’t know. That’s such a beautiful car… and I’d just love to have it, but I really need to make all those other payments.

LOU:
I understand, Marcie. (waving at screen) But take a look at that beauty. You’d be the envy of all the other moms with their perfect families and their wonderful lives. (temptingly) Surely that’s worth just a little sacrifice?

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