Evangelism and Pre-evangelism

Getting a Head in Community

Paul Tate · 09 October 2012
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
7min
Scripture
1 Corinthians 12
Actors
1M/F
Summary
  A monologue about a person struggling to find their true identity in Christ.  The actor wears a bunch of different hats, explaining the different roles she has played in trying to find her purpose.
Script

    Well, this is me. (pause) But I haven’t always looked like this. I wasn’t always this way. (Steps to coat rack w/ hats displayed; puts bandana on)    I used…

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Fishing - Polkinghorne

Kerrie Polkinghorne · 09 October 2012
Style
Light-hearted.  
Duration
  12min
Actors
6M, 2F, 5M/F
Characters
Matt    Keen but somewhat uneducated about fishing. Unable to decide on a good spot to fish. Josh    Friend of Matt’s, impatient. Sam    Self-confessed fishing ‘veteran’, passionate, slightly loopy. Reminisces about the “good ol’ days”. Felicity    Believes that souls need food, not catching. Believes there’s a friendlier and unobtrusive way to catch fish.      Master    Enjoys teaching his pupils about the art and craft of fishing – the theory anyway. Has written a manual about fishing. Fans (x 4)    Pupils of the master, soaking up his every word. Arnie    A New-Age fisher with a New Age instrument. Prefers to fish “on the other side”. Pete    Prefers quantity to quality. Fishes with a net. Sarah    Adopts a ‘personal’ touch by fishing with a hand reel. Diver    Non-speaking role.
Summary
A humorous look at evangelism using the metaphor of fishing. A host of characters approach the challenge with various techniques and opinions, culminating into a debacle that no-one is prepared for.
Script

  (A sunny day by the water’s edge. Matt enters, nothing in hand, scoping out the scene.) Matt:    Hurry up, Josh! I want to get the best spot. And bring the gear…

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The Law Man

Daniel Helmbrecht · 19 September 2012
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
12-15min
Scripture
John 10:10-11 (NIV)
Actors
  5M, 1M/F
Characters
NARRATOR –Should be dressed in western clothing too. BIG DIRK-  The evil outlaw. The man who plays Big Dirk needs to seem dangerous. HASH-   This bad guy is afraid of the Law Man. HENCH-  Hench is another bad guy. LAW MAN-  The Law Man is the good guy; brave and not afraid of Big Dirk. LAW MAN’S SON-  This character is portrayed by a boy. Setting The setting is the Old West. On the stage is a chair facing the audience. Next to the chair is a small table.
Summary
Salvation message with a setting from the Old West. In this drama the evil outlaw (Big Dirk) and his gang (Hash and Hench) control the entire territory until the Law Man shows up to put an end to all their evil. The Law Man, however, surrenders to the outlaws and is killed when they capture his child.
Script

(WESTERN MUSIC PLAYS AND THEN FADES AS NARRATOR BEGINS) NARRATOR:    Welcome to the Western Theater! We bring you a live show right out of the Old West.     Today…

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The Long Silence

07 July 2012
Script

The Long Silence By John McNeil (based on an idea by an unknown author) Summary At the end of time, people of the nations present their complaints to God. Characters…

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Reaching Out

Lynette Morgan · 10 January 2012
Style
  Drama.   
Duration
  7min
Actors
  6M/F
Characters
    Dave (Chair), John, Brian, William, Jenny, Rhonda.
Summary
  A church committee discusses evangelism strategies, but somehow misses the point.
Script

  (Setting:    Scene takes place at a committee meeting.  Actors are seated around a table.) (All actors, but John, chat quietly as they walk up to the stage and…

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Trapped

28 October 2010
Script

Trapped By Mark Harris Summary A miner is trapped by a tunnel collapse. While waiting for rescue, he debates issues of life and death with himself. Based on a true…

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Who is Jesus?

Bob Denison · 13 September 2010
Duration
20 mins. Characters: 3 M/F.
Summary
A play consisting of a number of skits from the Book of Matthew, structured to show that Jesus is real and that HE IS ALIVE! Done in a fast paced style that appeals to teens and adults. Ideal for video and venues outside the church (no sets, props or costumes). An actor's delight to perform.
Script

Note: This entire play can be viewed at www.JesusDrama.org . (Note: The Introduction, Prologue and Ending are optional and shown without format. They are to be used, or…

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Training for Life

Greg Walton · 14 June 2010
Duration
12-15 min.
Actors
6M/4F
Summary
‘Training for Life’ endeavours to show that some want to live this life as if there were no Hereafter – explaining away life’s mysteries by science, or smothering them in the pursuit of wealth. Others believe that heaven can be gained by good works and church attendance. When Life’s journey is ended, philosophy and theory will mean nothing. God will either say ‘Depart from Me I never knew you’ or ‘Enter into the joy of the Lord’.
Script

  Characters Professor Bishop Conductor Toby Miranda Henry Alice Sue Brian Debbie Script (Chairs are set out in the manner of a row of train carriages. The passengers…

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The Sin Chair

10 June 2010
Script

The Sin Chair  By Teresa Jensen Summary The primary message to this mime is that temptation can get you stuck in (or in this case ON) sin. They only way to get…

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How Does God Know I Have a Broken Heart?

Glenn Hascall · 31 May 2010
Style
Light-hearted. 
Duration
6min
Scripture
Psalm 147:3
Actors
1M, 1F
Characters
  Doctor Female patient
Summary
A doctor’s office where the prescriptions are biblical, but the circumstances are unusual. In this case an eccentric young woman with a broken heart and a penchant for unusual behavior. 
Script

(Opening setting: Female patient sitting on a chair just one side of center stage. Fretting, twisting hair, wringing a scarf, mumbling – whatever seems most…

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That's a Bit of Luck

Ray Markham · 13 May 2010
Style
Lighthearted. 
Duration
5min
Actors
2M/F
Summary
Two characters consider whether certain aspects of the world around us happened by chance. 
Script

[# 1 is sitting down looking at a large encyclopaedia.   Enter # 2 gasping for breath.] 2:    Sorry about this.   I’ve run all the way trying not to be late for…

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Give and Take

Ray Markham · 13 May 2010
Style
The script begins in a light-hearted way, but delivers a serious challenge.
Duration
4min
Actors
2M/F
Characters
‘Give’ (representing God) ‘Take’ (representing mankind).  
Summary
The consequences of mankind’s selfishness and free-will, along with God’s response to it, are explored.
Script

G:    My name’s GIVE T:    And my name’s TAKE G:    I give ... T:    ... and I take. G:    Do you want some ... T:    YES G:    And some ...…

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