Lonely

Biblical Basis: John 14:16-18

Characters:
Lonely Person
Popular Person
Boyfriend
Girlfriend
Christian
General people at party (5 or 6

 

 

Writer's Note: Each of these characters take on a unique perspective according to what gender they are played by. Be sure to change the monologue to reflect the unique feelings a boy or a girl might have in a situation. (the boyfriend and girlfriend part obviously already have those gender elements in them) For instance a girl as a popular person could talk about all of the boys that just want to date her, but none of them want to really get to know her. What I guess I am trying to say is take these parts and make them real. Modify the script to fit modern day slang and situations. Just be sure to leave in the elements that are repeated, because that is what gives the continuity of this skit. One more thing if it is appropriate you could hang a youth lock-in poster welcome message on the wall to indicate this is a youth function that will give it a slightly different slant. Let God guide you to whatever focus an words will bring Him the most glory in your situation!

Setting: A party. No props are really needed, except a chair for the couple and some music. You can add elements of a party (decorations, food, other junk) but they aren't necessary.

Scene: OK so here is how this works. The people are hanging out and partying with music playing in the background. There should be conversation, but nothing that the audience can really pick up on. When the scene opens you have your people partying in the middle of the stage. The couple is sitting in a chair stage left somewhat apart from the group apparently making out. Popular enters stage right and everyone notices. He is immediately talked to by the entire group. Not long after that lonely enters and tries to get into some conversations. The people say hey to him/her and then turn their backs. As Lonely walks away from the group the music stops all of the partyers and lonely walks to the monologue point center stage.

Lonely: I don't get it. Why don't I fit into their group? I mean they did invite me here, but now they don't even talk to me. Oh, I'm sorry they say, "Hi! How are you doing?" and then they turn around and start talking to someone else before I can even answer. (pause) I just feel so alone. Why can't I be more like him (points to popular) 'Mr. Popularity?' I bet he's never feels like he doesn't have anyone to talk to. I bet he doesn't know what it is like to walk into a room and be with a group of people who have no idea who you are. I bet he doesn't feel so alone. (pause) There are other places I could go tonight. Places where people will at least talk to me and look at me at least for a little while. I just don't want to get mixed up with that whole drug scene. I came here because I didn't want to be a part of all of that. I know that drugs won't help me out, but if they'll take away the loneliness I'll do it, 'cause I hate to be alone.

(The music starts again and the party resumes. Popular watches lonely as she leaves the room. When she is gone the music stops again and popular comes to the monologue point.)

Popular: I hate this! All of these people, all of my "friends" talking to me listeneing to me just because it is socially acceptable to do so. I'm like some sort of status symbol. "Can I sit at your table? where are you going this weekend? Will you come to my party?" Everyone wants to know how they can benefit from knowing me. (pause) I know what you are thinking how in the world could I be surrounded by a roomful of people and still feel lonely. Who cares about what I think? Who care about who I really am inside. Sometimes all of these parties seem so hard to deal with. I wonder who it was who walked out just now. I really envy her for being able to get away from all of this. See her? (points to a girl on stage) She told me her parents weren't home tonight. I know that it will be totally meaningless, but at least I won't be lonely for a little while. I know it's wrong, but I know I'll do it, 'cause I hate to be alone.

(Music starts and popular moves over to girl he indicated who starts hanging on him. The music starts again and the girlfriend moves to the monologue point.) 

Girlfriend: There he is my one and only. We have been going together for 6 months and I really love him, I guess. Oh and he loves me to, I think. I mean we're always together. I never get a moment by myself, but sometimes it just doesn't feel right. We've talked about sex and I know that he wants it. He says it'll bring us closer together, but it just goes against everything I've ever believed in. But right now I just feel so lonely and if it will make me feel loved I'll do it, 'cause I hate to be alone.

(girlfriend moves back and boyfriend takes center stage)

Boyfriend: Yeah, she's my girl, she's all mine; and she loves me too, at least I think she does. I mean she's always with me. She goes with me everywhere, like a little lost puppy. I'm never alone, but sometimes, somehow I still feel lonely. And lately things haven't been going too well. Don't get me wrong we still go to all of the parties sit back in the corner and do our little thing, but it just doesn't feel the same anymore. We've talked about sex, and I think she wants to, but it just goes against all I've ever been taught. Maybe it will make us feel closer. I don't know if I'm ready for all of this but if it'll get rid of this loneliness I'll do it, 'cause I hate to be alone.

(Boyfriend moves back to his girlfriend. When the Music starts up again they look a little less happy to be together. The music stops for the final time and then the Christian steps forward. This is a prayer, but should be directed as a monologue to God)

Christian: Father God, I am so sorry. I know that you want me to talk to my friends. I mean I haven't seen so many masks and false faces since Halloween. I know what they feel like God. When will they understand that they are all feeling the same way? I remember what it was like when I was all-alone in the world, but then I met you and you turned my life around. I know you that when you were here on earth you were lonely. In know that even those that you called friends turned their backs on you. And because you understand what it was like you said you will not leave us as orphans. But God I am still afraid of being alone. Even though my head tells me that you will always be with me I am so terrified that my friends will leave me I can't even begin to talk to them about you. Father send someone to tell these people of your love. Send someone to show them that with you they will never be lonely. Father change my heart make me understand that you will support me. Show me the need of my friends. Burden my heart for those who are lonely. Here I am God send me, 'cause my friends we all are so alone.