Christmas and New Year

Alien Visit At Christmas

Kathleen Appleby · 30 September 2015
Style
Dramatic. 
Duration
1min
Scripture
Matthew 2, Luke 2
Actors
5M/F, 1C, +V
Summary
Folks are startled when an alien lands and wants to know what Christmas is all about, but not nearly as much as when they realize how shallow their attitudes are.
Script

    (Setting: A typical shopping mall or street. Several shoppers enter carrying lots of packages, chatting; secular holiday music can be lightly played in the…

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The Well

Kathleen Appleby · 30 September 2015
Style
Dramatic.
Duration
25min
Scripture
Luke 1-2, Matthew 1-2
Actors
10F, 8M with doubling possible. Extras as angels, Magi, shepherds and servants.
Summary
The nativity story in dramatic format for mature casts. At the Nazareth community well, young women respond to Mary’s pregnancy with near vicious gossip and speculation while her parents are concerned and bewildered. Only Joseph and Elizabeth truly believe her claims to have seen an angel. The final scene occurs at a well in Samaria with Jesus talking to a woman who came to draw water. 
Script

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It's All About The Baby

Michelle Patterson · 17 August 2015
Style
Dramatic, with light touches.   
Duration
30min (approx)
Actors
4M, 3F
Characters
Justin – young husband Kelli – young wife Lisa – Justin’s mother Loren – Justin’s father Frank – Kelli’s father Michelle – Kelli’s mother Jason – Kelli’s uncle Setting: All scenes take place in young couple’s living room.
Summary
Young parents find out that both sets of their parents are coming to visit for Christmas, to be there for the baby’s first Christmas.  One set is staid and conservative, the other is ex-hippie and charismatic.  
Script

Scene 1 (Kelli is setting up the Christmas tree while Christmas music plays in the background, enter Justin.) Justin - Hey honey, what are you doing? Kelli - Setting up…

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Unavailable This Christmas

Ruth Sen · 17 August 2015
Style
Light-hearted.    
Duration
10-15min.
Actors
1N, 3M, 1F, 2M/F, + extras
Characters
(min 7, adaptable to a large number) Speaking parts Narrator: Angel 1: Angel 2: Mary: Joseph: Shepherd 1: Shepherd 2: Non-speaking and extras Host of angels extra shepherd lambs
Summary
Christmas raises the question of whether we are available to do what God asks us to do. This script contrasts different attitudes to being willing to fit in with God's purposes. 
Script

Scene 1 (Angels & Mary) Angel 1: I've noticed that people just don't seem to care about anyone but themselves these days. Angel 2: Yes, and they're so busy...with so…

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Shaun and Barny

17 August 2015
Script

Shaun and Barny : A Sheep's Christmas By Warren Judkins Summary Two sheep discuss the announcement by the angels of the Christ-child's advent. Characters Shaun and Barny…

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Mary Ponders

Michelle Patterson · 05 June 2015
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
  Approx. 5 minutes
Actors
1F
Characters
Mary
Summary
A monologue by Mary right after the birth of Jesus. This was written as part of an Advent series. Others in the series are
Script

Silent Thoughts, Gabriel, and The Temple Pair.     Mary: I count them, ten fingers, ten toes.  This tiny little life entrusted to me. This man child, no this God…

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Gabriel

Michelle Patterson · 05 June 2015
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
Approx. 5 minutes
Actors
1M/F
Characters
Gabriel
Summary
A monologue by Gabriel, talking about delivering messages to people.  This was written as part of an Advent series. Others in the series are
Script

Silent Thoughts, Mary Ponders, and The Temple Pair.       Gabriel: Why are all humans the same?  Whenever I show up to deliver a message, they quake with fear.…

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Silent Thoughts

Michelle Patterson · 05 June 2015
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
Approx. 5 minutes.
Scripture
  Based on Luke 1
Actors
1M
Characters
Zacharias
Summary
A monologue by Zacharias right before the birth of John. This was written as part of an Advent series. Others in the series are
Script

Gabriel, Mary Ponders, and The Temple Pair.     Zacharias: I’ve had a long time to think.  I’ve been alone with my thoughts for months now, unable to voice them,…

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The Temple Pair

Michelle Patterson · 05 June 2015
Style
Dramatic. 
Duration
  Approx. 5 minutes
Scripture
Based on Luke 2: 22-39
Actors
1M, 1F
Characters
Simeon Anna
Summary
Anna and Simeon share their thoughts as Jesus is being brought into the temple for dedication. This was written as part of an Advent series. Others in the series are
Script

Gabriel, Silent Thoughts, and Mary Ponders.     Simeon - I see the young couple enter the gate.  They look weary and slightly bewildered. Unsure of what to do or what…

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The Song of Mary

28 March 2015
Script

The Song of Mary By John McNeil Summary The inside story of Christmas, told by Mary as an older woman to doctor and historian Luke. Note: This play (which can also be…

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Welcome to Adobe GoLive 4

18 February 2015
Script

The Mysterious Christmas Card A musical by Raymond J. Lombardi (Note: a royalty is required for this script. For conditions, see details at the foot of the script.)…

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Let's Party

18 February 2015
Script

Let's Party A musical by Raymond J. Lombardi (Note a royalty is required for this script. For conditions, see details at the foot of the script.) Summary Moses, Esther,…

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