Christmas and New Year

A Church Play...by Play

Amy Teichrib & Kelvin Bueckert · 25 November 2009
Style
Lighthearted.  
Duration
5-7 min.
Scripture
Matthew 7: 1-5
Actors
3M/F
Characters
3 (all Characters could be either Male or Female.)
Summary
A lighthearted play by play commentary of a Sunday morning worship service. Sadly, our two commentators have neglected to heed their own advice. This fact is soon pointed out by a member of the audience...  Note: This was written for a New Years Eve performance but could be performed at any time of the year. Just change the New years Day refrences to be applicable to your performance time. It is important for the two commentators to have rapid fire patter such as is heard on a radio sports play by play.
Script

Roberta Sanders: Hello, I'm Roberta Sanders. Welcome back to another Sunday morning in church. I'm here at the Lakeview Community Church with Blake Cregg to give you a…

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Joseph's Decision

Kelvin Bueckert · 19 October 2009
Style
Drama. 
Duration
4min
Scripture
Matthew 1: 18-24
Actors
1M
Characters
Joseph
Summary
A short monologue about the leap of faith that Joseph had to make when he took Mary as his wife.
Script

(Joseph walks onto an empty stage. Paces for a moment. Stops. Addresses audience.) Joseph: What would you do with a sinner? Picture this...You love someone, you really…

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The Carpenter Family

David Ralf · 03 October 2009
Style
  Drama.  
Duration
7min
Actors
4M/F
Characters
Administrator Social Worker Nurse Doctor
Summary
  A social work case conference to discuss the new arrival in the Carpenter Family and whether action needs to be taken.
Script

(Setting:       Around a table in the health centre in Bethlehem.) Admin:    …alright, then. You (points at Social Worker) see to the father, you (points at…

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If Jesus Was Born Today

Barry Brannen · 01 October 2009
Style
Light-hearted. 
Duration
15min
Actors
8M, 4F, 4M/F, 1VO
Characters
    Reporter             Quirinius             Ann             Betty             Voiceover             Headache             Barry Scott             Kate             Mary             Joseph             Shepherd 1             Shepherd 2             Angel             Wise Man 1             Wise Man 2             Herod             Elder
Summary
A humorous take on the Christmas story, done through the eyes of a TV reporter.
Script

(Reporter enters SR with microphone & clipboard, wearing overcoat) Reporter: Good evening and welcome to the Channel 6 News, coming to you live from downtown Bethlehem.…

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The Christmas Report

Brian Alleyne · 29 September 2009
Style
Drama. 
Duration
approx 40 minutes
Actors
12 Male cast members, 5 female and 4 male or female ones plus extras.
Summary
How would events turn out if the Christmas story and related events were covered by a major news network like CNN or BBC?
Script

To read the full script, click here .

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Christmas Prophecies

Barry Brannen · 24 September 2009
Style
Light-hearted. 
Duration
8min
Actors
4M, 1F
Characters
Headmaster  Miss Smith  Micah  Isaiah Jeremiah
Summary
The Headmaster at the Judah School of Prophecy calls in some pupils whose work has produced some outlandish prophecies concerning the Messiah’s birth.
Script

  (Scene opens with Headmaster at desk, reading file. ) HM: (picks up phone) Miss Smith, can you bring in my diary please. (Miss Smith enters stage right with diary.)…

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The Yule Mule

Ray Lombardi · 04 August 2009
Style
Dramatic. 
Duration
  Approx. 45 minutes.
Summary
Derek and Jan Sanford’s life living on a horse farm in New Jersey was filled with chores and routines. School, homework, feeding the horses, grooming, and cleaning stalls were all a part of their daily routine, until one day they stumbled on a discovery that would change everything. On that horse farm lived one old, ornery mule named “Mr. Ed”. Derek and Jan couldn’t understand why their parents insisted on keeping old Mr. Ed around until one day just before Christmas the children discover that Mr. Ed is much more than just an old mule, he is the one and only “Yule Mule!” A fun, yet meaningful new musical for 2009!
Script

Actors: 1M, 11C Characters: Mr. Ed/Horace (both characters played by same individual) Derek Sanford Jan Sanford Bobby Murray Alice Murray Mark Green Jody Green Mary…

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A Christmas Operetta

Ray Lombardi · 04 August 2009
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
approx. 40 minutes.
Summary
The story of Christmas, told through a "reader's theater" style approach using groups of  5 speakers at a time - so the musical can be done with as few as 5 speakers, or each segment can be assigned to a different group of 5 speakers. The concept takes the audience through the Biblical accounts of the birth of Christ, using the traditional King James accounts from Luke and Matthew.  This musical is an easy to perform production that does not require any special set or backdrop. The music is more traditional in nature while being easy to perform. There are musical interludes that form a sound backdrop to the narration. Other than the 5 speaking parts there are no acting or other narration parts.
Script

To read the script and find out how to order the music, click here .

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The Forgetful Magi

Peter & Mary Minson · 15 July 2009
Style
Light-hearted. 
Duration
12min
Actors
3M, 3+C
Summary
Part 6 of a series on based on the Journey of the Magi – it is suggested that this skit be used some time after Christmas – eg, the first day of Sunday School in the New Year
Script

Characters Caspar Melchior Balthazar 3+ Children (3 Magi enter, exhausted – collapse into 3 armchairs on stage left. Make all the appropriate noises.) C: Ah, it’s…

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Wise Men - Part Five

Peter & Mary Minson · 15 July 2009
Style
Light-hearted. 
Duration
  7min
Actors
7-8M, VO
Characters
Balchazar Melchior Caspar 3 Shepherds Preacher Sentry
Summary
Continuing the journey of the Wise Men towards their appointment with the baby Messiah.
Script

(Voices off) B:    But … Shhh     M:     What’s that noise? (SFX – Blind Boys of Alabama track -  Go Tell it on the Mountain - begins to fade up) Sentry:…

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Wise Men - Part Four

Peter & Mary Minson · 14 July 2009
Summary
This episode of the Wise Men series is a song only.
Script

Click here for the words . For a copy of the music, email Peter & Mary Minson, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Wise Men - Part Three

Peter & Mary Minson · 14 July 2009
Style
Light-hearted.  
Duration
  10min
Actors
5M, 1F, 1N + V
Summary
The Magi, having traveled across Arabia from Babylon, inquire about where to find the new-born king of the Jews. They visit Nazareth and approach the Court of King Herod and have to cope with who this Saviour really is – and whether he is worth the risk.
Script

Characters: The 3 Magi - Caspar, Balthazar, and Melchior;  with their 3 Camels The 2 Wise Men – hangers-on, quitters The Nazareth Crowd [Mary and Joseph’s…

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