Christmas and New Year

Christmas Past

03 November 2016

Script

Christmas Past By Joanne Miller Summary The Nativity story told from the Innkeeper’s perspective. The Innkeeper and his wife are about to lose their inn to their less…

A Christmas to Remember

03 November 2016

Script

A Christmas to Remember By: John Charles Siedenberg II Summary When Theatre Producer Ebenezer Scrooge discovers that his theatre is being used to host a Christmas Play,…

Once Upon A Christmas

Murray Collingwood · 28 October 2016

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

10min

Actors

2M, 1F, 4C, + Various

Characters

Mum & Dad Children Michael and Katie (Katie slightly older the Michael) Jack (Jack and the beanstalk) Little Red Riding Hood Dwarves (between 3 and 7)

Summary

A family with little understanding of Christmas beyond the commercial discover something of the true meaning through some interactive fairy tales.

Script

(It’s Christmas Eve. The kids are in bed – supposedly – and mum and dad are sitting in the lounge quietly reading. The sofa is on the left of the stage, a…

While sitting in my adult Sunday School class, I heard Nan Weeks’ story If He Had Not Come for the first time; and I must say, the story captivated me right from the start. I can remember driving home with my young family that very Sunday morning thinking to myself, “I am going to read this story to my family this and every Christmas to come.” It’s been nearly thirty years, and the tradition of sharing this simple, thought-provoking story continues on. And now, I would like to share it with you . . .

Script

Original Story by Nan F. Weeks Reintroduced to a New Generation of Readers by David Nicholson It was Christmas Eve, and after Bobby carefully hung his stocking above the…

The Christmas Prophets

Keith Lowe · 24 May 2016

Style

Light Comedy/Drama.

Duration

6min

Scripture

Micah 5:2; Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 7:14; Psalm 72:10; Psalm 72:9

Actors

2M

Characters

Micah - a prophet Isaiah - a prophet

Summary

Prophets Micah and Isaiah discuss their visions of the future Christmas.

Script

(Setting: Isaiah’s house . As Micah enters DL, Isaiah is seated in ‘The Thinker’ position with right elbow on right knee and right hand supporting his chin. …

Scrooge Meets Christmas

Victor Cooper · 31 March 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

30min?

Actors

A large cast, the majority non-speaking.

Characters

Narrator, Scrooge, Spirit, Maid, beggars, carollers, demons, innkeeper, Mary & Joseph, Jesus, shepherds, Wise Men, Anna, Simeon, Herod, henchmen Scribes, Pharisees, Soldiers, Pilate. Note: A full soundtrack for this play is available by emailing the author at the email address at the foot of this script.

Summary

A variation on Charles Dickens' story of Ebeneza Scrooge. In this, the Spirit takes Scrooge back in time to see the arrival of Jesus, and subsequent events through to His crucifixion.

Script

(Beggars enter hobbling on crutches and holding hands. Carollers enter and take position. Mona (caroller) walks over to beggars and drops a coin in little girl's…

Eclipse

23 March 2016

Script

Eclipse By Andy Lund Summary A comparison of the eclipse of the sun with the advent of Jesus. Characters Two Narrators Script Part One Narrator 1: On 11th August…

Christmas Perspectives

23 March 2016

Script

Christmas Perspectives By Andy Lund Summary A set of 3 sketches shedding different perspectives on nativity accounts. These 3 quite different sketches are designed to be…

Advent Sketch

23 March 2016

Script

Advent Sketch By Andy Lund Summary Simon and Andy discuss whether Advent is relevant to today. Characters Simon Andy Script Simon: (Thumbing through dictionary…

Responding To Jesus

Blaine Dueck · 02 December 2015

Style

Dramatic with light moments.

Duration

15min

Actors

4M, 1F, 1M/F

Characters

Joseph King Herod Wiseman Shepherd Mary Pastor or Leader Setting: It isn’t a problem to have these people in normal clothes, maybe with one prop or piece of clothing to distinguish them as the character. Example: King Herod – could have crown; Mary – holding a baby; Shepherd – a staff. We just had each one go podium and deliver the monologue, as kind of a testimony, sharing their heart type of speech.

Summary

These 5 monologues are 5 different responses to Jesus’ birth. The scripts are best used in the order given, as they kind of have a succession to them. The characters play off of the previous character's lines a little bit. As the monologues are being delivered, the hearer will be guided through soul-searching questions about their own commitment to Jesus and how they are letting God use them to further His kingdom. Some of the humor would be best suited to be used for Youth. Feel free to tweak these scripts to suit your audience.

Script

Joseph (Response to Christmas: Commitment): Good evening. I was asked to share with you how the birth of my son affected me. It's kind of a long story, but I guess it…

The Nativity

Mark Main · 24 November 2015

Style

Drama

Duration

15min

Actors

15+M, 2F, 5+M/F, +V

Summary

The Christmas story told through Matthew and Luke as they expound upon the Nativity in their actual Biblical words while their narration unfolds with the other actors performance. Luke, Matthew, Storyteller, Narrator and Gabriel have larger parts and would typically be given to teens and/or adults, whereas the other parts may be children, teens or adults.

Script

A copy of the script may be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

Camel's Christmas Play

Derek Walters · 23 November 2015

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

7min.

Actors

3M/F

Characters

Goldie, Frankie and Myrrvin (three camels)

Summary

The three Wise Men's camels are not impressed with the journey they are being taken on.

Script

Goldie: That can't be right, you must have misheard. Frankie: No, they definitely, definitely said they are going to find a baby. Myrrvin: A baby camel? aww how cute.…