A very touching choral reading talks of what is important in the Christmas season. Sample of script: All: (singing the words in italics) Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas? Female: You sound doubtful. All: (with fervor) Right! Female: I don’t know why. I’m sure I am going to have a very merry Christmas! All: Oh? Female: I sure am! I’m getting everything I asked for - a new coat, a ruby ring, and my very own car!…

Theme:       A short easily-staged children’s drama for Mothers Day, recognizing all mothers do. Can be standard, readers drama or puppet script. Bible Reference:     Exodus 20:/p>   Cast:         4 (children 7-10, m or f)   Set:          blank   Lighting, Sound, Costumes:  standard   Time:       3   Sample of script:   1:           I got my Mom a present. . .  Shhhhh! . .  Don’t tell her, it’s s’posed to be a surprise. The reason I went and got Mom…

This is a simple Easter program for people who are unable to hold rehearsals for a major production. The program is built on scripture readings and J. Wilbur Chapman's hymn, One day when Heaven was filled with his praises. It may be done as is, or special musical and/or dramatic numbers may be added where I've indicated. I will suggest hymns as examples of mood and message, but you may replace them with hymns that would suit…

Theme:       It is the duty of long-term Christians to live life in such a way as to be a living example of what is expected of a Christian. May be a Reader’s drama. Bible Reference:     Daniel 11:35   Cast:         5 m or f Bobby and Billie are younger   Set, Lighting, Sound, Costumes:    standard   Time:       10   Sample of script:   actors standing on stage, all silently watching offstage left   Jean:         Doesn't that just about…

Following the crowd. A story of a lead caterpillar that insisted that all young ones follow him no matter what. There was no reason given, just blind leadership which ended in death for most of the followers.

This piece is a very well researched traditional seder dinner coupled with scripture readings from the Gospel to reenact the Last Supper. It is most poignant when it is used with a small group, so that all participants have roles. Characters: Jesus, His 12 disciples, a Reader. Disciples with individual parts are: Peter, John, Simon the Zealot, Bartholomew, Judas, Thomas, Philip, Judas, son of James, Andrew, James. Dinner elements: Grape juice, bowls of salt water, parsley or…

Love in marriage. A two part Christian drama reading for Valentines Day, or for any other day. Could be a husband and wife team. Sample of script: Husband: Sweetheart, I love you! Wife: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways! Husband: I will always love you. Wife: My love is without beginning and without end, it has always been and will always be. Husband: I love you more than anyone has ever loved, more…

Poetess Betty Jean Cleland has written this short poem, dance skit or monologue. Suggested costume...biblical times Can be done as a rap with one man dressed biblical long dress shirt and vest to his feet and sandals Women are dressed in bright biblical costumes, or more like east Indian wrap dresses with head shawls. The women are the dancers and they can use their singing voices to emphasize certain verses. Another version could be with one reader…

Theme:       A beautifully thought out take on the beloved Psalm. The words clearly depict the pain and loss which the author is going through in her painful experience, but equally clearly speak of her faith and trust in the Great Healer. The author, (a dear friend and member of DramaShare), has known more than her share of illness and suffering, but speaking with her you can’t but come away lifted up by her loving, caring spirit and…

The real reason for Christmas in drama and verse as a man standing on a sidewalk has several people give their take on what Christmas is all about. Finally a little girl gives the real reason for the season. This drama begins and ends with a reading. The main part of the drama is a series of meetings between the central character and a number of passers-by, all of whom are busy, doing important "Christmasy" things. All…