Christmas and New Year

The Rehearsal

Jo Bower · 29 October 2008

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

50min (?) Characters: 1N, 7M, 2F, 4M/F, +V To download a copy of the script,

Summary

The cast of a church production of the Nativity play are in the throes of rehearsal. In the first scene, semi chaos reigns. In the second scene, as the cast perform for real, there is a completely different atmosphere.

Script

CLICK HERE .

A Christian Christmas Carol

Brian Alleyne · 11 October 2008

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

Approx 60min Characters: 7M, 3F, 2M/F, 5C, +V To download a copy of the script,

Summary

A version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with a Barbados accent.

Script

CLICK HERE .

It's a Wonderful Christmas Story, Buddy!

Michael M. Jessup · 07 September 2008

Style

Lighthearted.

Duration

60min approx.

Actors

4F, 6M, 1VO, 1N To download a copy of the script,

Script

Summary: This is a tribute to several classic Christmas movies with a twist. Inspired by A Christmas Carol, Elf, A Christmas Story, and It’s a Wonderful Life. Susan…

The Story of Jesus (musical)

Ray Lombardi · 29 July 2008

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

30min (?) Note: The full script, plus CDs with music tracks, can be obtained from

Summary

In this musical, the actors and actresses will never have rehearsed, will not know their lines, and will be chosen the day of the performance!! The story of Jesus is told by an adult who is the travel "guide" on the story's path. As the story develops, the guide calls on unsuspecting "volunteers" to come up and take on the various roles of the characters in the story - providing hilarious but inspiring results! Throughout the story the children sing easy-to-learn, fun songs.

Script

www.lorraymusicals.com (The program begins with the narrator being introduced as followsJ Introduction: “Tonight we are going to participate in a very special event -…

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:…

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 .

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…

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.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…