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Bible Stories

The Problem With Nard

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Jim Hatherley
Scripts Since 2007
19 January 2023

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary:  A dialogue between Judas and Mary (sister of Lazarus), in which Judas reveals his family background and his reasons for his hatred of the Romans. Could be used as a pre-Easter script.
Style; Dramatic.    Duration:  15min?
Scripture:  
John 12: 1-8
Actors: 1M, 1F

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Desert Dialogue

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Jim Hatherley
Scripts Since 2007
29 November 2022

Summary: The conversation between Jesus and the Devil in the desert.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 7min
Actors: 2M
Scripture: Luke 4: 1-13 / or any “Wilderness temptation” passage

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Come to the Banquet

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Jim Hatherley
Scripts Since 2007
29 November 2022

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary:  Not everybody invited to banquet chooses to come. An interactive play suitable for Thanksgiving, or any service with the theme of sharing, loving others, the invitation of God, etc.
Style: Drama.      Duration: 10min  
Scripture: Luke 14: 15-24
Actors: 2M, 3F

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Witness to the Wine

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Jim Hatherley
Scripts Since 2007
29 November 2022

Summary: The miracle of Jesus turning water into wine, as witnessed by several in the household, and a guest.
Style: Drama (with light touches).   Duration: 10-12min
Scripture:  John 2: 1-11
Actors: 2M, 1F

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Body Parts

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
30 May 2022

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: The various parts of the body explain their functions. Can be used as a drama / conversation starter / study group presentation / or part of a worship service.
Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 7min
Actors: 1N, 6M/F
Scripture: Based on 1 Corinthians 12: 12, 14, 26, 27

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A Place for Everyone (monologue)

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
30 May 2022

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Isaac, chief steward in a Pharisee’s house where Jesus is invited to dine, is disturbed by the lack of etiquette displayed by Jesus.
Style: Drama.         Duration: 10min 
Actors: 1M
Scripture: Luke 14: 1, 7-14

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The Healing at the Pool – A monologue

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
14 May 2022

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Based on John 5. A sick man without much hope, until Jesus and his disciples turn up.
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min  
Actors: 1M

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Moses & the Burning Bush – A 2 actor sketch

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
14 May 2022

Summary: Loosely based on Exodus 3. Moses tells the police about a burning bush!
Style: Light-hearted.    Dur:  7min
Setting: Police station where the policeman answers the telephone.
Actors: 1M, 1M/F

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A shepherd’s memories – A monologue

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
14 May 2022

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Based on the book of Luke, an old shepherd relates the up and downs of his life. 
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min  
Actors: 1M

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Relationship 101

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Sauni Rinehart
Scripts Since 2007
14 May 2022

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Sampson and Delilah seek marriage counseling
Style: Humour         Dur: 5-6min
Actors: 1M, 1F, 1M/F

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Exile!

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Richard F. Studebaker
Scripts Since 2007
09 May 2022

Summary: What good is it to be God’s people if He does not protect you? A cross-section of people from Judah face the aftermath of the Babylonian invasion, including whether or not to obey the prophet Jeremiah and accept the offer of safety in Babylon. The play, in two acts, follows the lives of those who join an exiles caravan. 

Scripture: Selections from Jeremiah

Setting: Early 6th Century BC – Judah and the desert

Characters: total = 19
Adults: 8 men, 6 women, 2 either
Teen: 1 girl
Children: 1 girl, 1 boy

The script is offered free, but the author would welcome donations. His contact details are the foot of the script.

The script may be downloaded by clicking on the link at the foot of this page.

 

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Exile by R Studebaker.docx [73.42Kb]
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Moses and the Burning Bush

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
28 August 2021

User Rating: 3.5 / 5

Summary: Moses tells the police about a burning bush! (Loosely based on Exodus 3)
Style: Light-hearted.     Duration: 10min
Characters: 2 Actors, the police person can be a female or male

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A Fearful Follower – A monologue

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
28 August 2021

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A monologue (based on Luke 10) of the teachings of Jesus about fear.
Style: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M

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The Pigman & the Herdsman

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
28 August 2021

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A sketch about the meeting of two working men during the time of Jesus.
Style: Dramatic, with light touches.     Duration: 5min
Actors: 2M
Scripture: based on Mark 5:1-20

Note: The Herdsman, [H], needs to only follow and respond to the Pig herder [P,] who is relating a tale.

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The Terror of the Crown

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Curtis Jenkins
Scripts Since 2007
27 August 2021

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A drama in two acts, covering the rise and fall of Saul, the first King of Israel.
Style:  Dramatic.       Duration:  Full-length
Characters: 11+ male; 2+ female

A royalty payment may be requested for this script. A review copy of Act One can be obtained by clicking on the link at the foot of this page, and the author can be contacted at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Terror of the Crown Act 1.docx [83.77Kb]
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Woman at the Well

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Sauni Rinehart
Scripts Since 2007
05 November 2020

User Rating: 5 / 5

Subject: A monologue by the woman at the well after meeting Jesus.
Style: Dramatic.            Duration: 3 minutes
Actors: 1F

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The blind man – here’s mud in your eye!

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
05 November 2020

User Rating: 4 / 5

Summary: A monologue (based on John 9) The scene is a roadside in palestine. Just an ordinary day until Jesus and his disciples turn up. |
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tyle: Dramatic.       Duration: 10min
Actors:
1M

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The Centurion’s Letter – A monologue

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Roger Bulpitt
Scripts Since 2007
05 November 2020

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary:
After the death of Jesus a certain centurion may have written to another centurion, whose servant had been healed by Jesus and this is what he may have said.
Style: Dramatic.           Duration: 5min
Actors: 1M

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Get It Right

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Donna Gordon
Scripts Since 2007
01 June 2020

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: The story of Noah and the Ark, with a slight country & western feel.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 45min (approx)
Actors: 1VO, 3M, 2F, 1C, +V

The full script can be downloaded free of charge by clicking on the link below.

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Get it Right.docx [36.2Kb]
Uploaded 3 weeks ago by Chris

Friends and Followers

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Daniel Carlson
Scripts Since 2007
01 June 2020

User Rating: 1 / 5

Summary: An Easter themed drama that takes place in Bethany, focusing on the week leading up to Jesus's crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. The story begins shortly after Lazarus is raised, right up to Jesus’s death.  It is a time of great ferment, passion and danger.  Lazarus, Martha and Mary are caught up in the events of Jesus’s passion and reflect varying attitudes of his followers.

Style: Dramatic.     Duration:  Approx 60min
Actors: 10M, 2F, +V

This script may be downloaded free of charge by clicking on the link below.

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Friends and Followers.docx [48.39Kb]
Uploaded 3 weeks ago by Chris

Ruth

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Greg Moore
Scripts Since 2007
14 September 2019

User Rating: 4.5 / 5

Summary: The Biblical story of Ruth, but set in modern times.

Style: Dramatic. Duration: 15-20min

Actors: 5M, 5F

To read a copy of the script, click on the link below.

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Ruth.docx [19.13Kb]
Uploaded 3 weeks ago by Chris

The Samaritan Woman's Story

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Michael Farley
Scripts Since 2007
04 June 2019

User Rating: 4.5 / 5

Summary: The Samaritan woman met by Jesus at the well tells her story.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 4min
Actors: 1F

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Jesus washes his disciples’ feet

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Pammy Norman
Scripts Since 2007
12 October 2018

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A play taken from the events of John 13: Jesus stating Judas will betray him, then predicting Peter will deny him. 
Style: Dramatic.     Duration: About 13 minutes long but can be done in 3 sections if needed.
Actors: 6 characters (5M and F). Another 8 people can be used from the audience on the day.

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Onesimus and Philemon

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Pammy Norman
Scripts Since 2007
12 October 2018

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A re-enactment of the letter to Philemon, written by the apostle Paul.
Style: Dramatic (with light touches).   Duration: 12min
Actors: 1N, 3M (+ audience volunteers)
Key words: reconciliation, forgiveness, philemon, onesimus, paul, letter writing, prison, slave

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That's Not Fair!

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Pam Norman
Scripts Since 2007
21 December 2017

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A drama of the parable of the workers in the vineyard from  Matthew 20 vs 1-16.
Style: Dramatic.     Duration: 8min
Actors: 8-9M/F

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The Prisoner

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Chris Wyatt & John McNeil
Scripts Since 2007
10 October 2017

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A full-length musical in two Acts tracing the life of John the Baptist, the man Jesus called the greatest prophet up to his time, the man chosen by God to announce the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. From his miraculous birth to his untimely death at the hands of King Herod, John’s life was one of drama, in which he was not afraid to confront the religious authorities of his day while proclaiming the coming Kingdom of God. This powerful musical had its premiere in an eight-night run at Orewa, Auckland, New Zealand in October 2015. Inspiration for the script came from the book "The Prisoner in The Third Cell" by Gene Edwards.
Style: Drama, intense at times.   Duration:  2 hours (approx.)      
Cast: A large cast, but many parts can be doubled. In the original production a cast of 33 fulfilled all parts

Act One may be downloaded for evaluation purposes by clicking on the link below.

The full script, plus music, backing tracks, etc -- as well as a video of the premiere performance -- may be obtained by contacting John McNeil at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A video of the original performance of this play is available on YouTube:
Act One https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYEG1nwOQ5c
Act Two https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4gIBDSjCtk

 

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The Prisoner Act 1.docx [200.74Kb]
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Peter - the Monologue

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Michael Harris
Scripts Since 2007
22 December 2016

User Rating: 4.5 / 5

Summary: Peter tells the story of his journey with Christ. It concludes with a challenging encounter with Jesus.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration 10min
Actors: 1M

 

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My Mum's Freshly Baked Bread

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Michael Harris
Scripts Since 2007
22 December 2016

User Rating: 3 / 5

Summary: A monologue looking at the feeding of the 5000 men plus women & children, but from the perspective of the boy who gave up his packed lunch, now an old man in a wheelchair. He is handed a loaf of bread that takes him back to the exciting day when Jesus performed the amazing miracle.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 5min
Actors: 1M

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Zacchaeus – my story

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John Holden
Scripts Since 2007
06 April 2016

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Zacchaeus, the reformed tax collector, tells his story. (Author's note: This is quite a long story, taking about 25-30 minutes to narrate. It could be split into four parts as I have suggested, but if the narrator can add ample expression then I do not think this is essential.)
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 25-30min
Scripture: Luke 19
Actors: 1M

 

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The Light of the World

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Kathy Applebee
Scripts Since 2007
23 October 2015

User Rating: 4.5 / 5

Summary: The story of God's redeeming plan told in allegory. Deceived by Dark Man, the princess loses her position and freedom. The prince comes to save her, losing his life, but she chooses to remain in darkness. The audience joins their lights with the cast to reach her. Most of the lines are read by a narrator or 3 messengers.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: approx. 15min
Actors: 1F, 2M, 7M/F
Scripture reference: Genesis 1, John 1, 8, Matthew 5, Isaiah

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Tamar's Prayer

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Jessica S. Johnston
Scripts Since 2007
17 August 2015

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Tamar runs away into her room to pray to God after Amnon uses her. She is confused and looking for answers.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 3min.
Scripture: Based on 2 Samuel 13
Actors: 1F

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The Greatest Superhero

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Michelle Patterson
Scripts Since 2007
24 July 2015

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Mother putting her son to bed talks to him about Jesus.
Style: Drama with light touches.  Duration: 8min.
Scripture: Based on John 14:12
Actors: 1F, 1C

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Wise Man / Foolish Man

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Joan Munsumi
Scripts Since 2007
24 July 2015

User Rating: 4.5 / 5

Summary: The parable of the wise man and the foolish man, who built their houses on rock and sand respectively. As told by Jesus.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 7min
Actors: 3M

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The Ten Lepers

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Coral Hurn
Scripts Since 2007
24 July 2015

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A play in two acts. Ten lepers - outcasts - meet at a layby well away from any village. Some have heard of the miraculous deeds of Jesus of Nazareth and wonder whether he can heal them -- others are sceptical. The miracles of Jesus are confirmed by women relatives of some of the men who have brought them food and drink. At the request of the men, Jesus visits and heals them, but only one - a Samaritan foreigner - returns to give thanks to Jesus.

Style: Dramatic, with some light moments.   Duration: 1hour 40min
Scripture: Luke 17: 11-19
Actors: 11M, 4F

The full script of this play may be downloaded by clicking on the link below.

 © Carol Hurn. All rights reserved.

This script may be used free of charge, on the condition that copies are not sold for profit in any medium, nor any entrance fee charged to a performance. In exchange, the author would appreciate being notified of any occasion the play is used in public performance. She may be contacted at: 9, St Andrew's Close, Leigh, Nr Sherborne, Dorset. UK.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The Ten Lepers.doc [290Kb]
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The Writer

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John McNeil
Scripts Since 2007
31 January 2015

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A dramatic poem which is an allegory on John 1:1-12. It is particularly suitable - but not exclusively so - for Easter. "The Writer" was originally presented as a dance-drama, with a Narrator, Dancers, and music compiled for the performance. A copy of the poem narrated by the author with music accompaniment can be viewed on YouTube, https://youtu.be/3d01Jaf1OjQ


Bible Reference: "The Writer" is based on John 1:1-12, which could be read before the performance.

 

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Isaac And The Lamb

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Harold Kimmel
Scripts Since 2007
10 November 2014

User Rating: 4 / 5

Summary: This concerns the aftermath of Abraham entering the covenant with the Lord as in GENESIS 22.
Style: Light-hearted.  Duration: 12min.
Actors: 3M

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The Righteous Rap and the Pharisee's Trap

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
20 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A rap based on the parable told by Jesus of the Pharisee and the tax collector.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration:  5min.
Scripture: Luke 18: 9-14
Actors: 2M, 1M/F

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Potter

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
20 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A potter with a wheel and a lump of clay compares what he/she is doing with God's shaping of us. Author's note: I used it with a real potter at the wheel, and separate off-stage voice. I’ve also used it with a group of mentally challenged adults, each of whom had a piece of clay to work and at the end of worship all the pieces were offered up and displayed during coffee time. It could also work with a potter who had the text memorized.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Scripture: Isaiah 64: 1-9
Actors: 1M/F

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Rasslin' With The Angel

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
20 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A wrestling commentator narrates the contest between Jacob and the angel. Setting: imagined professional wrestling match. No actors needed. No props. Just a narrator. Could be altered to include a play-by-play and color commentator. What the heck, you could even bring in wrestlers!
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Scripture: Genesis 32: 22-31
Actors: 1N

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Paul

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
17 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A monologue (with characterization ideas borrowed from F. Beuchner).
Style: Dramatic.      Duration: 10min
Actors: 1M

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This Old Boat

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
17 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Zebedee, the father of the disciples James and John, reflects on the changes that have occurred since Jesus came into their lives.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 10min
Scripture: Matthew 4: 12-23
Actors: 1M

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Nicodemus

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
17 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A monologue, in which Nicodemus reflects on his encounters with Jesus, and the effect they had on him.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 10min
Scripture: John 3: 1-17
Actors: 1M

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Mary, the Mother of Jesus

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
17 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A dramatic monologue by Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the foot of the cross. Used as one of a number of ‘character parts’ for a Good Friday service.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration:  8min
Actors: 1F

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The Master Returns

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Sheila Hamil
Scripts Since 2007
16 October 2014

User Rating: 4 / 5

Summary: This drama asks us whether we are ready for our Lord's return to earth. The setting is television's 'The Weakest Link'. Each character has a formica board with an easy wipe pen. The master, dressed like Anne Robinson, poses the questions.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 10min
Scripture: Mark 13. 24-37
Actors: 1M, 7M/F, 1N

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Off To Work We Go

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
10 October 2014

Summary: A monologue of the parable of the laborers in the vineyard.
Style: Dramatic, with light touches.    Duration: 10min.
Scripture: Matthew 20: 1-16
Actors: 1M

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Nathan

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
10 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A monologue by Nathan, the prophet who confronted King David over his adultery with Bathsheba.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Scripture: 2 Samuel 11: 16-12:13a
Actors: 1M

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Lost And Found

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
10 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: In this monologue, the father of the two sons in the famous parable speaks.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration:12min
Scripture: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32
Actors: 1M

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Jeremiah's Balm

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
10 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: In this dramatic monologue, Jeremiah asks why suffering is constant in the world, and attempts to point the way to an answer.
Style: Dramatic.    Duration: 12min
Scripture: Jeremiah 8: 18 – 19:1
Actors: 1M

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In A Thicket

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
03 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: Abraham’s monologue as he approaches the time he has to sacrifice Isaac. Could be done with the God-voice offstage.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 8min
Scripture: Genesis 22: 1-14
Actors: 1M, 1VO

 

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Double Blessing

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Jim Hatherly
Scripts Since 2007
03 October 2014

User Rating: 5 / 5

Summary: A conversation between the woman healed of bleeding, and the leader of the synagogue whose daughter was brought back to life by Jesus. Some years after the event.
Style: Dramatic.   Duration: 12min
Scripture: Matthew 9: 18-26
Actors: 1F, 1M

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