Christmas and New Year

Gabriel’s Christmas Story

Jeannette Walters · 28 July 2023

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

10min

Actors

4M, 1F, 3M/f

Characters

God Gabriel Mary Joseph Innkeepers Shepherd

Summary

A Christmas script, based on the gospels of Matthew and Luke. It is taken from the point of view of Gabriel, and the way he remembers the story. It is probably best for children between the ages of 10-15.

Script

Scene 1 Gabriel: Hello there, my name is Gabriel and I work for God, usually in heaven with the other angels, but there was this one time that God asked me to go down to…

Christmas Punch

Michele Patterson · 27 July 2023

Characters

Mother Son

Summary

A light-hearted explanation of the Christmas story. Style: comedy/dramatic Duration: 8-10 minutes Actors: 1M, 1F

Script

(The child is boxing the air on stage as the mother walks in.) Mom: What are you doing? Son: I’m preparing for the Christmas punch. Mom: The Christmas punch? Son:…

What is Christmas Really About

Jean Herrick · 27 July 2023

Style

Dramatic. Duration: 4min

Actors

2F, 1N

Summary

A simple sketch in which a woman helps a friend frazzled with Christmas preparations how to simplify, and to understand the true meaning of the season.

Script

(Scene opens with Harassed woman, sitting on her own, with long list in her hand) Narrator–Some people find Christmas an enormous pressure, and so they can’t really…

Leave A Light On

Peggy Barnell · 09 June 2023

Style

Dramatic

Duration

30min

Actors

5M, 5F, 1M/F

Script

Summary: The story of one man’s search for meaning in life and his encounter with a pair of bumbling, not-so-bright church custodians. The pair are comparable to…

Stirrings

Jim Hatherley · 21 April 2023

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Scripture

Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) Characters: Mary and Elizabeth

Actors

2F

Summary

After her visit from Gabriel, Mary goes to visit her cousin Elizabeth, and they share what has happened.

Script

Script Scene: Elizabeth is sitting in her living room, and is pouring herself a cup of tea. Mary arrives at the door, looks in tentatively, Elizabeth beckons her in.…

Christmas Readers Theater

Michelle Patterson · 29 November 2022

Script

Summary: A series of readings and commentary based on Isaiah's prophecy of Jesus. Style: Dramatic Duration: 5-10 minutes Actors: 5 m/f, could be combined for…

The Three Wise Women

Alan McElreavey · 03 November 2020

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

7-10min Scripture: Loosely based on Matthew 2:1–12

Actors

3F, 1M, +2V

Characters

The three wise women Palace doorman 2 x Extras Notes: In the sketch, W1 is the leader of the group, the one with the brains. W2 and W3 are the comedic foils to W1 with W3 being extremely ditzy! The humour depends on timing between the 3 main actors. *Manchester United is an English association football (soccer) team. Please replace with any team local to you that will get biggest laugh/groan!

Summary

This sketch is, unashamedly, a humorous take on the story of the three wise men, and the sketch does make a reference to the traditional biblical story of the three wise men towards the end. However, in all other regards, this is a fictitious, funny (hopefully) rendition of the story. The sketch was originally written for 3 girls within our church – hence the title. However, feel free to experiment with your casting.

Script

(The sketch opens with W2 and W3 stage centre. W1 runs on and pushes in between them.) W1 Good news! Good news!…

In the fullness of Time

John Shekleton · 03 November 2020

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

7min

Actors

1M, 1F, 2C

Summary

A readers' theater presentation for Christmas Eve.

Script

Characters: (1) Man (2) Woman (3) Boy (4) Girl (2) In the beginning… (3) In the beginning… (4) In the beginning… (1) In the beginning God created the heavens…

CORONATIVITY, or Christmas with Covid

Barry Brannen · 03 November 2020

Style

Light-hearted

Duration

10min

Actors

2F, 7M, 1M/F

Characters

Hadassah – young woman. Daughter of Innkeeper Innkeeper Stage Hand Joseph Mary Jacob – a shepherd Reuben – another shepherd. A really dim one Angel Balthazar Melchior

Summary

A humorous look at how the nativity events may have played out in a time of Covid.

Script

Scene: Reception area for the Bethlehem Inn LIGHTS UP on STAGE. HADASSAH enters SL with Christmas decorations, humming a carol. INNKEEPER enters nervously SL trying…

The Song of Mary

John McNeil · 11 August 2007

Style

Drama

Duration

50-60min

Actors

6F, 10M, 1M/F, +V

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 performed as a musical) is based very carefully on the gospel narrative. It brings to life the personalities of Mary and Joseph, and the tensions of the times, rather than leaving them as Christmas card characters. A CD containing the music score, and a DVD of a performance are available from the author.

Script

downloaded by clicking on the link below. A video of the original performance can be seen on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQZQMgPngo

The Three Wise Women

Alan McElreavey · 01 June 2020

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

7-10min

Scripture

Loosely based on Matthew 2:1–12

Actors

3F, 1M, +2V

Summary

This sketch is, unashamedly, a humorous take on the story of the three wise men and the sketch does make a reference to the traditional biblical story of the three wise men towards the end. However, in all other regards, this is a fictitious, funny (hopefully) rendition of the story. The sketch was originally written for 3 girls within our church – hence the title. However, feel free to experiment with your casting.

Script

Characters The three wise women Palace doorman 2 Extras Notes: In the sketch, W1 is the leader of the group, the one with the brains. W2 and W3 are the comedic foils…

Mary Monologues

22 April 2020

Script

Mary Monologues By Ron VandenBurg, based on the play "Song of Mary", by John McNeil Summary An Advent Series of Monologues Writer, using material from the play The Song…