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The Unopened Gift This short Christmas program for younger children questions us if we have ever received God's greatest Gift. (This script is given in its entirety on the site, but the authors would still like to know how and when you use it.)
Characters: Flexible casting.
Holiday: Christmas
Length: Approximately 20 minutes long.
From: Acts One

The Shepherds: How it Wasn't This short Christmas comedy tells how it might have been if the shepherds had been distracted from belief by the cares of the day. (This script is given in its entirety on the site, but the authors would still like to know how and when you use it.)
Characters: 6 M plus narrator and optional angel
Holiday: Christmas
Length: Approximately 8 minutes long.
From: Acts One

Christmas Eve Mary and Joseph are portrayed as characters in a modern soapie. As they search for space for Jesus to be born, the audience is given a view of the Nativity and a hint of the Gospel that relates to modern experience.
Characters: 5
Holiday: Christmas
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-2:2, Luke 2:1-20
From: Biblical Index of Scripts

One in a Crowd An Easter monologue for a woman. She tells of her guilt and redemption after being in the crowd shouting for Jesus' crucifixion.
Holiday: Easter
Length: 3-4 minutes
From: Act in Faith

"Voices in the Darkness" A one hour, one-act Easter Passion play. Available in Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word.
Holiday: Easter
From: St. George's Church

The Gospel According to Some Others The play is set in the years after the death of Jesus, and takes the form of a series of monologues by various characters who in turn, tell the story of Jesus.
Holiday: Easter/Passion Week
Length: 2 hours
Format: Zipped Word Doc
From: St. George's Church

The Other Disciple In a monologue, John shares his recollections about Easter morning.
Characters: 1M
Holiday: Easter
From: Center for Creative Ministry

With Scripture References

Creation Crazy An acted out version of Genesis 1.
Characters: God, narrator, props (no lines)
Scripture: Genesis 1
From: Christian Drama and Sketches.

Our Creator God God is the creator of our magnificent universe.
Characters: 1M, 1F, 2M/F
Scripture: Genesis 1
Running Time: Five Minutes
Type: Reader's Theater
From: Faith Lutheran Players

The Walls of Jerry Cohen A slightly mixed-up version of the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho.
Characters: 2
From: Christian Drama and Sketches.

Gideon Despite several popular scripts to the contrary, the bible doesn't make him out such a wimp.
Characters: 3
Scripture: Judges 6:11-16,36-40
From: Biblical Index of Scripts

Elijah and the prophets of Baal Two different versions of this story- one as a dramatic reading, one with two narrators and a mime as Elijah.
Scripture: 1 Kings 18
Format: Word Document
From: Fools 4 Christ

It's not fair! The readers think that they want justice ? but discover that they really want mercy. God is more than fair.
Characters: 2 adults, 2 teens
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Running Time: Four Minutes
Type: Reader's Theater
From: Faith Lutheran Players

A Journey The parables of Jesus are a journey of faith.
Characters: 4
Scripture: Mark 4:10-12
Running Time: Four Minutes
Type: Reader's Theater
From: Faith Lutheran Players

Crossed Lines A sketch about where to get off the train.
Characters: 5
Scripture: Mark 4:13-20
From: Christian Drama and Sketches.

Surf City A skit about making a difference.
Characters: 1M, 1F
Length: 7-8 min.
Scripture: Luke 13:20
From: Public Skitzo

Living Grace A father talks with his teen aged daughter ?Grace? about living her name. A skit about forgiveness.
Characters: 1 adult male, 1 teen female
Scripture: Luke 23:43
Running Time: 3-4 Minutes
Type: Sketch
From: Faith Lutheran Players

Understanding men A interviewer-led drama that asks what type of soap men use. Allegory for the gospel message.
Scripture: Alludes to John 3:16
Characters: 2-10
Format: Word Document
From: Fools 4 Christ

Sychar Snack bar A dramatic reading of John 4 in the style of a man and woman meeting in a snack bar.
Scripture: John 4:1-26
Characters: 2
Format: Word Document
From: Fools 4 Christ

A New Beginning The wife of the centurion shares how the crucifixion of Jesus changed their lives.
Characters: 1F
Scripture: John 19:30
Running Time: Four-Five Minutes
Type: Monologue
From: Faith Lutheran Players

Dramatic reading of Acts 14:8-20 A dramatic reading in the style of a eyewitness journalist in Lystra.
Scripture: Acts 14:8-20
Characters: 2
Format: Word Document
From: Fools 4 Christ

The Philippian Jailer Paul and Silas are thrown into prison following their healing of a girl with a spirit. When an earthquake destroys the prison, they do not take the opportunity to escape, and the jailer is converted as a result.
Characters: 6+
Scripture: Acts 16:16-35
From: Biblical Index of Scripts

Temptation This short sketch gives a comical reminder of the importance of not giving into temptation. (This script is given in its entirety on the site, but the authors would still like to know how and when you use it.)
Characters: 2M or F
Scripture: I Corinthians 10:13
Length: Approximately 5 minutes long.
From: Acts One

Bad Company A humorous reminder that the people you associate do affect who you become. (This script is given in its entirety on this site, but the authors would still like to know how and when you use it.)
Characters: 2M or F
Scripture: I Corinthians 15:33
Length: Approximately 5 minutes long.
From: Acts One

Other Christian Themed Scripts

Tamalyn A monologue for a woman talking about her baptism. Focuses on becoming a new creature in Christ.
Length: 2-3 minutes
From: Act in Faith

To boldly go... A two person drama around a Star Trek theme. Fast, silly and suitable for outreach-type events.
Characters: 3
Format: Word Document
From: Fools 4 Christ

Jesus ? Liar, irrelevant, boring or really boring? A four character Talking Head-style monologue that explores the Alpha Supper theme of Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant? Lots of fun (if you're willing to play the characters to full effect) and makes a serious point to hang an evangelistic address off.
Characters: 4
Format: Word Document
From: Fools 4 Christ

For Jenny's Sake This full-length drama tells the story of a small Missouri town's struggle during the early days of the Oregon Trails. Will Becket has his heart set on Oregon Territory, but his sister, Jenny, is hesitant. When obstacles are finally overcome, it seems his dream has come true. But disaster strikes, decisions must be made, and trusting the Lord becomes essential. Interesting characters, including hard-of-hearing Pa Spencer, bitter Sarah Smith, and "Jumpin' Jiggers" Jeb, the wagon train master, keep the drama from becoming too heavy.
Length: Approximately 80 minutes.
Characters: 3F / 10 M with some doubling possible for several male roles
Note: Only a partial script is available online. Full script available for free upon request for free performances.
From: Acts One

New Clothes, Same Old Lie A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's story, "The Emperor's New Clothes," this Christian comedy focuses on the reasons that we don't do what we know is right. You just might see yourself in one of the colorful characters which include the Bard of Bungle, Duchess Grace, and the Duke of Tardi.
Length: Approximately one hour.
Characters: 3F / 8M with possible doubling for two male roles
Note: Only a partial script is available online. Full script available for free upon request for free performances.
From: Acts One

Mourning at Moorcroft In this comedy, Dr. Moorcroft awakens on the 10th anniversary of his wife?s death to discover that the new maid is extremely talkative, the weather is turning nasty, and the only thing that could make the situation worse is the arrival of a family caught in the storm. Set in 1922 upper New York, the comedy takes a turn when the doctor realizes that the wife has a serious illness, but that he might be able to help her. In the end, the characters learn that God does work all things together for good for those that love Him.
Length: One hour
Characters: 2F / 5M, 1 boy, 1 girl
Note: Only a partial script is available online. Full script available for free upon request for free performances.
From: Acts One

A Lasting Peace Set in 1863 Missouri, A Lasting Peace tells the story of a young man's attempt to find peace during the hostile days of the Civil War. In poor health, he struggles at the family farm while his brother fights in the Union Army. When at last, they must find help for the farm, his bitterness increases, leaving him to wonder if there will ever be a true and lasting peace.
Length: Approximately 2 hours with music
Characters: 3F / 13 M with extensive doubling possible for male roles
Note: Only a partial script is available online. Full script available for free upon request for free performances.
From: Acts One

Doing It God's Way A drama illustrating the changes that happen in people's lives when they decide to "do it God's way." Part of the drama also lets people know about a local drama ministry- change to suit your needs.
Characters: 6
From: P.S.A.L.M. Ministries

The Word is Out A drama powerfully illustrating the damage that gossip can to do people and a church.
Characters: 4
From: Hidden Nook

The Apple Tree A sketch illustrating how the Bible is the 'instruction manual' for humans.
Characters: 2
From: Christian Drama and Sketches.

The Critic A challenging skit for worship, which seeks to question the values of large-budget secular entertainment.
Characters: 4
From: Biblical Index of Scripts

Church Announcements

Drill Team This skit could be used to announce most any occasion, but for obvious reasons, it lends itself best for promotion of a church work day or a men's fellowship event.
Characters: 6
From: Interlight

The Picnic A fun sketch to introduce a church picnic or other church event.
Characters: 5
From: Interlight

The Cleaner Clown Another sketch to announce an upcoming church event.
Characters: 2
From: Interlight

Bluesman v. Coolman A sketch that involves rapping to draw people's attention to an upcoming church event.
Characters: 4
From: Interlight

These scripts come from the "small collections"- right now those collections with less than five scripts. If you know of any good sites or have any questions or comments, please email me at hope16@iname.com.

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