Jesus is dead, those nearest to him mourning, each in their own way. Set in the time when all likely somewhat doubting, that between the crucifixion and resurrection, some of the principal characters of Easter reflect on what the life and death of Jesus means to them. This script was written by a dear friend Dorothy Kraljev. I wrote her a note recently and we shed a tear together as she, her husband and my wife all…

Pentecost, when God created His church on earth. The plan, the mystery, the personal nature of salvation, now for all peoples, regardless of gender, race, religion, social status, even for those who at this moment have no desire for God in their lives. The waiting, the unreality, the perception,  the people, the presence, personal nature, the power, the empowerment. And yes, the speaking in tongues . . . A subject often avoided by new, even experienced Christians.…

Comparing a mother's role at Christmas to Mary's role The role of a mother today is to try and make everything perfect for our loved ones. Often we get so busy we forget what is really important. Christ's birth. Mary had no "traditions" to follow that first Christmas. Just faith and a love for God. Perhaps simple is better. Key words: Christmas,  memories,  mother,  child,  sacrifice Cast:    1 female [icon name="bible"…

A Christmas message in celebration of a significant anniversary milestone in an individual church’s life. This easily staged readers drama contrasts the happenings surrounding the birth of Jesus with the beginnings and history of an individual church. Cast: 6 readers (could be more or less) Song: “The Church’s One Foundation” By Samuel Stone and Samuel Wesley 1866 Costumes: likely standard although you may want to dress Readers 1, 2 and 3 in traditional costuming Special Instructions: Adjust…

This drama uses two actresses to portray Mary, the mother of Jesus. Cast Child Mary is intended to be about 15 years old and portrays the time of Jesus' birth. Adult Mary is early middle age and portrays Mary after the crucifixion. Narrator off stage, good expressive, deep voice. Staging Young Mary stands on a small, (3' X 4'), stage unit immediately in front of the audience, (at downstage left position). Adult Mary stands on a similar…

Mary and Joseph deal with their roles, and try to stay calm in the advice of "do not be afraid" This is a drama portraying Mary, the mother of Jesus and her husband Joseph. Cast • Mary is intended to be 12 to 15 years of age • Joseph is intended to be young adult male • Narrator off stage, good expressive, deep voice Costumes The costumes should be a dull, drab color, likely brown. For Mary…

Bartimaeus and his friend Simon wait for Jesus to pass by Cast: 3 (including offstage voice of Jesus) Set: blank Sample of script: Bartimaeus is sitting on stage, Simon comes on stage Simon: Hello Bartimaeus Bartimaeus: Hello. Simon: It’s Simon here Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus: Simon, you’ve been dropping by at this street corner every day for the last hundred years seems like! Likely I know by now that it’s you, alright? Simon: Well, it’s just you being blind…

Satan's attacks A comedy about demons plotting to take the joy out of life and make things miserable for the pastor and his flock. CAST - Head demon and various demons 4 Sample of script (all demons enter acting demon-like, hunched back walking and moving around) HD: Well you know why were here, these people at (church name) have too much joy. Their contagious joy is infecting others and this must be stopped. Your job is simple…

Theme:       Caesar Augustus announces a census of all the Roman Empire. Companion script to the longer "Caesar Augustus Census2" script.   Bible Reference:     Luke 2:1-5   Cast:         1 male, likely in traditional costume   Time:        1:/p>   Sample of script:   actor comes onstage to announce and take questions, becomes increasingly annoyed   Let all know that I, Caesar Augustus, proclaim a census of the Roman Empire be taken immediately. Every person shall proceed to their tribal…

Theme:       Caesar Augustus decreed that there would be a census. This monologue tells of the reason for the census and the man behind that census. This script in the companion to the shorter “Caesar Augustus Census” script, (content is expanded). Bible Reference:     Luke 2:1-5   Cast:         1 male   Set, Lighting, Sound:  standard   Costumes:    contemporary likely   Props:   Special Instructions:   Time:        5   Sample of script:   Let all people know that I, Gaius…