Theme:       This short monologue speaks of some of the followers and successes of Jesus in the last days before his arrest, and ultimately his crucifixion. As the people are entering the Upper Room there was great joy. . . . but . . .   Bible Reference:      Matthew 26:18   Cast:         1 (m or f)   Set, Sound:    standard   Costumes:    likely traditional but could be contemporary   Time:        2   Sample of script:   actor enters…

Maundy Thursday celebration, beginning with discussions among the disciples, talking of their fears and their perception of what is going on. A key segment is a discussion between Judas and his sister. The focus is on the time spent in the Upper Room, with the Last Supper celebration, and the washing of the disciples feet. Cast: 15 male actors, 1 female actor plus a narrator. Actors can be any age Set:The set is the Upper Room, the…

Theme:       A three scene drama focusing on some of Jesus’ miracles, including Lazarus, Bartimaeus, Leper, man crippled from birth, Jairus’ daughter, Mary Magdalene and the woman with the issue of blood. The second scene is a court scene where the issue is, “Is Jesus the son of God?” The final scene takes place in The Great Throne Room where we find out whose names are in the Book Of Life. Individual scenes are also available on the…

Theme:       The man who flogged Jesus at the time of his arrest and crucifixion explains what took place and, from a personal perspective, tells of how his exposure to Jesus changed his life. Servant Director Karen Dickson says: "Very powerful.  Demanding for an actor, but I'm sure it would be quite an effective piece." Bible Reference:      Luke 23:/p>   Cast:         1 male   Set, Sound, Costumes:       standard   Special Instructions:   Actor’s voice, countenance and attitude change from…

A Maundy Thursday drama including Last Supper scene, ends in congregational communion service. Mary, mother of Jesus and "The Woman at the Well" serve the Passover meal. Cast: 15 speaking parts (Two female (both likely middle age) and 13 male characters) Any number of non-speaking characters Set: none The acting stage is broken up to be the main acting area with the Last Supper table at upstage center in this area, and the second area which is…

There are no “reverse tape" options in life, opportunities to undo what we have done, improve on decisions we have made, retrieve and change unfortunate and hasty words we have spoken. How would the innkeeper, using hindsight, have handled the situation when a young man and his very pregnant wife knocked on his door. Peter was confronted while watching the trial of Jesus from a safe spot back in the shadows. And he denied even knowing Jesus.…

Theme:       The music from the popular movie “The Greatest Showman” or any other songs of choice are suggested to highlight a father and children attending a church service, after the father’s absence from church attendance for many years. Drama speaks of the life of Jesus from birth to resurrection, focusing on the unique individuals such as Mary Magdalene and Matthew who became part of his disciple group. The backgrounds of those disciples were less than exemplary but…

Theme:       Angels revisit God’s decision to send his only Son to earth, a decision resulting in Jesus’ birth in a nondescript barn, a life limited by human restrictions, requiring God watch His Son die on the cross, but rejoicing with the resurrection. God was prepared to pay that awful cost to provide salvation for all humanity. This drama begins with the heavenly decision, through the birth and on through the crucifixion and resurrection. Appropriate for Christmas, Easter…

God’s perfect plan of creation provided all man could ever long for, but man’s sin lost him the right to enjoy the bounty God had provided. In this drama we see how God tried through the Garden of Eden, through Noah and the flood, through Moses in the wilderness, to lead man back to him. But nothing was successful, man still went his sinful way. And so God devised his perfect, painful plan, to send his own…

Theme:       A newly recruited soldier in the Roman army is given his first assignment: guarding the tomb of an itinerant preacher who claimed to be the Son of God. The soldier gets clear instructions from his centurion as to what his duties, (and limitations), are.   Bible Reference:      Matthew 27:66   Cast:         2 Centurion Soldier, late teen or early 20’s   Set:          blank   Sound:       standard   Costumes:    likely traditional   Time:        6   Sample of script:…