“The Counselor’s Waiting Room”

A group of teens crowd into a counselor’s waiting room desperate for help, each convinced their problem is the end of the world. One is certain their future is ruined because of a bad grade, another believes their social life died after one awkward moment, and others carry heavy stuff beneath the jokes: stress that won’t shut off, insecurity that won’t let them feel “good enough,” friendship drama that feels personal, and habits they keep falling back into. The room fills with dramatic sighs, exaggerated “my life is basically over” speeches, and nervous humor as they wait for the counselor like their last hope is behind a closed door.

The twist is that the counselor never appears. Instead, the receptionist, who’s also a calm youth leader, keeps handing out “intake forms” that are actually Bible verses tailored to each struggle. At first, the teens are confused (and mildly offended that the “form” is one sentence), but as they read the verses aloud, something changes: the words hit exactly where they’re hurting. One by one, they start to realize the help they’re desperate for has been available all along through God’s truth, prayer, and community.

Theme

God’s Word meets us in real struggles, often before we even ask.

Characters

(6-9 actors)
• Narrator – sets scenes, keeps pace, adds comedic commentary
• Renee – receptionist/youth leader (calm, kind, unbothered)
• Eli – teen panicking about a bad grade (dramatic “my future is ashes”)
• Finn – teen convinced their social life is over after one awkward moment
• Bri – teen battling low self-esteem and comparison
• Alex – teen overloaded with stress and pressure
• Dani – teen stuck in friendship drama
• Cody – teen fighting old habits and temptation

When

Modern times - a weekday after school.

Props & Costumes

• Chairs in a row (waiting room)
• A small desk or podium for “reception”
• A bell or sign that says “RECEPTION”
• Paper “forms” (each with a Bible verse written on it)
• Clipboards/pens (optional)
• A fake plant (optional, for comedy)

Why

Psalm 119:105 — “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
God’s Word gives guidance and hope right in the middle of confusion, fear, and pressure.

How

One set: counselor office waiting room. The counselor never appears; the “receptionist” points everyone to Scripture.

Time

10 minutes