Christmas and New Year

The Chronicles of Suburbia

Ray Lombardi · 29 July 2008
Style
Dramatix.  
Duration
Approx 45min Characters: 4M, 5F, 2C
Summary
The three Wexler children are mad. Mad because mom is making them go to Christmas Eve service, because grandma insists. So when the three go to the hall closet to get their coats and find a pine branch sticking out from the garments, their curiosity gets the best of them and into closet they go, only to stumble into a strange and magical land. Here they meet Diego, a very impatient angel who will accompany them on a strange and wonderful mission to the town of Bethlehem, and to the place where Christmas was born. . . and in the process they discover the special task that God has in store for them! 
Script

Cast Mom Douglas Wexler, oldest child in family Christy Wexler, middle child Jeff Wexler, youngest child Diego, impatient angel Esther: shepherd Jonas: shepherd Rachel:…

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The South Adelaide Evangelical Ladies’ Guild Dramatic Society presents...The First Christmas, A Musi

Kerrie Polkinghorne · 02 June 2008
Style
Lighthearted. 
Duration
45min (?)
Actors
8M, 5F, 1M/F
Summary
A parody of the Christmas story, as put on by the well-meaning (but dreadful) members of the South Adelaide Evangelical Ladies’ Guild Dramatic Society. Things go from bad to worse throughout the play as sets are put back to front, props go missing, actors fall sick, and escalating technical difficulties turn the classic story of Christmas into a classic mess!
Script

 This script can be downloaded by clicking here .

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The Merry of Christmas

David Jansen · 14 May 2008
Style
Drama. 
Duration
10min
Actors
1M, 1F
Characters
Horace Hoffe Rachael Limas (his partner)
Summary
Horace and Rachael have been partners for almost 11 years, but Horace shies away from marriage, just as he shies away from attempts by his cousin to tell him the real story of Christmas.
Script

 (We are in a family living room on Christmas Day. The song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” is playing in the background. Horace Hoffe opens up his last gift from…

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Wendy House

Daniel Carlson · 08 May 2008
Style
Lighthearted.
Duration
7min
Scripture
reference: Luke 2:4-7 (very loosely)
Actors
13M/F or 13C
Characters
Story Teller Rag Dolly Jane Tiny Tears Teddy Action Man Barbie Ken Buzz Lightyear Floppy Pup (non-speaking) Rainbow Brite (non-speaking) 2 Care Bears (non-speaking)
Summary
A light-hearted sketch in verse about how the modern trappings of Christmas prevent us from recognising the original story and the true meaning.
Script

Setting: A Wendy House in a playroom Rag Dolly Jane, Tiny Tears and Teddy are on stage) Story Teller: ‘Twas Christmas in the Wendy House With tinsel round the tree.…

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The Christmas List

Terri Savage · 14 March 2008
Style
Lighthearted. 
Duration
12min
Actors
1F, 2C
Characters
Sabra (mom) Branson Bryan
Summary
When her children approach her with their "Christmas Lists", the mother decides it's time for a good heart-to-heart to help her kids know what Christmas is really about.
Script

(Mom is doing some odd job like dusting, when her children approach her with their Christmas Lists.) Branson:  Mom, we’ve got our lists. Bryan: Yeah, you might want…

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Room for a King

Bonnie Degagne · 11 March 2008
Style
Dramatic.
Duration
9min.
Actors
2M, 2F
Characters
Innkeeper Innkeeper’s wife Joseph Mary
Summary
Mary and Joseph trying to find a place to stay for the night. There is one room, though they don't get to stay in it - or know about it. The irony is that the room stays vacant all night while Jesus is born in the manger.
Script

(Innkeeper and wife are doing paper work, discussing reservations and renovations. The stage has a counter (front desk style) with a sign on it reading “Front Desk.…

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The Christmas Story

Paul Russell · 05 February 2008
Style
Lighthearted. 
Duration
20min
Actors
Flexible cast, from 10-40
Summary
This nativity style play tells the classic Christmas tale with a slight twist. The reverence and passion remains but humor and fun is combined to tell the tale of the birth of Christ with all your favorite Christmas carols. It can have a cast of over 40 or less than 10. It is designed to cater to a large class / group with all students having a part of the Christmas story to tell and / act. This play was originally performed in Australia where Christmas is often over 40°c.
Script

Song: I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas (During the song White Christmas a small group of students come out and onto the stage dressed in blankets and scarves.) Person…

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Christmas is in the Heart - Gift Wrapping 101

Fred Lane · 04 December 2007
Style
Dramatic. 
Duration
5min
Actors
2F
Characters
Woman and teen
Summary
Mother and daughter are wrapping a Christmas gift to a relative. Mother insists on correct wrapping technique, and daughter wonders why a gift should be given to someone they obviously don’t like.
Script

( Mother and daughter (Tanya) are at table. Daughter is disgustedly starting to cut the paper for the gift while mother is supervising.) Mother: Wait a minute...you have…

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Christmas is in the Heart - Letter Home

Fred Lane · 04 December 2007
Style
Dramatic. 
Duration
4min
Actors
1M, 1VO
Characters
One soldier, second voice in background
Summary
A girl’s dad sends her a video letter from Iraq.
Script

(Action begins with: video tape running; image bouncing around; soldier off screen, looks amateurish) Soldier: Is it on?...the camera’s still moving...can you rest it…

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Christmas is in the Heart - Nativity 2007

Fred Lane · 04 December 2007
Style
Dramatic.
Duration
7min
Actors
3-4F, 1M
Summary
The birth of Jesus set in modern day. What would happen if Jesus were born from a virgin, conceived thru an angel today?
Script

Characters: several teens, one is Mary, one is Joseph (Mary and Joseph are getting out of car at the Mall. Joseph lifts Jesus out of a car seat and hands him to Mary)…

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Christmas is in the Heart - Idiot Lights

Fred Lane · 04 December 2007
Style
Lighthearted. 
Duration
5min
Actors
3M
Characters
2 male teens, one male teen driving
Summary
Teens are riding in a car at night when an idiot light comes on. The star of Bethlehem was our “idiot light” to remind people that Christ was coming.
Script

(Action begins with: 2  chairs set like seats in a car (or maybe can be done in a car), night scene, music blasting, all teens having a good time.) Passenger: Hey, have…

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Heavenly Happenings

Raelene Purtill · 30 November 2007
Style
Humorous. 
Duration
  5min
Actors
1M/F
Summary
One side of a phone conversation in which an angel is on line organising the first Christmas.
Script

Characters   A high powered PA type with a blue tooth and hand-held organiser.  The costume can be a power suit so that the fact it is an angel is not so obvious, or…

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