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Easter

Barabbas the Brigand (rap version)

Sheila Hamil · 24 January 2013
Style
Dramatic.
Duration
2min
Scripture
John 18:28-40
Actors
Any number
Summary
An Easter bible reading set to “rap” music.
Script

 Production Note: This can be done solo or with a small group, and accompanied by a keyboard’s special effects.  The Narrator’s lines are not underlined.  The…

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Thomas

Jim Hatherly · 23 January 2013
Style
Dramatic.   
Duration
 12min
Scripture
 John 20: 19-31
Actors
1M
Characters
Thomas
Script

Summary:  A monologue, in which the disciple Thomas reflects on his time with Jesus, and the events following the resurrection. My name is Thomas.  I was one of the…

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Easter TV

Jim Hatherly · 21 January 2013
Style
Light-hearted.  
Duration
12min
Scripture
 John 20: 1-18
Actors
3M, 1F
Characters
  Sydney and Lucy (modern day) in the living room. Romulus and Remus (Roman soldiers) in the garden. Props:    Chair, TV remote, large rock, plate of nacho chips Setting:  The stage is set in two distinct areas: a modern living room, and the garden of Gethsemane.  Use as few props as necessary. 
Summary
 Two sets of characters, modern day and from the time of Jesus, are forced to reassess their lives by the events of the first Easter.
Script

    (Romulus and Remus are on-stage, frozen until their part.) (Sydney is sitting in the living room, clicking his remote at the TV.) Sydney:   Dang it, Lucy.  The…

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Emmaus Walk - a monologue

Jim Hatherly · 21 January 2013
Style
Dramatic.   
Duration
 10min
Scripture
 Luke 24: 13-35
Actors
1M/F
Summary
A monologue from one of those whom Jesus met following his resurrection on the road to Emmaus.
Script

    It's a short journey from Jerusalem to Emmaus.  But for me it was the journey of a lifetime.  A couple hours walk, at most, in real time.  But it was enough for…

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Question Time: Resurrection

Sheila Hamil · 12 January 2013
Characters
David Dimbleby (TV host) Gaius Gallius (Roman guard leader) Mary Annas (expert in religious affairs) Thomas
Summary
Using David Dimbleby's Question Time programme (UK TV), we bring up arguments about the Resurrection of Jesus. The pupils from Churchill Community College took up a 'write a drama for Easter' challenge. This is what they came up with. Style: Dramatic.   Duration:  5min Actors: 4M, 1F
Script

David Dimbleby: Welcome to Question Time! My name is David Dimbleby, and I'm speaking to you from (the Auditorium at Churchill Community College, Wallsend). Our first…

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Palm Sunday Newsflash

Sheila Hamil · 12 January 2013
Characters
Newsreader Reporter Temple Trader Temple Guard
Summary
A light-hearted radio news report from the events of Palm Sunday. Style: Light-hearted.   Duration:  6min Actors:  4M/F
Script

D Lynam: Hello, from the broadcasting studio at Radio Jerusalem; this is Desdemona Lynam, with the lunchtime news. A donkey and her foal went missing earlier today from…

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Easter Dialogue

Sandy Conway · 12 January 2013
Style
Dramatic.   
Duration
10min
Scripture
Mark 16:9-11, John 20:14-18 and parallels
Actors
2F
Summary
Two women discuss Mary Magdalene and the events of the first Easter.
Script

Characters Joanna Susannah Script SCENE 1.        The Sabbath.  Joanna and Susannah are sitting talking. J:  I wonder what that Magdalene girl’ll do now? S: …

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The Death of a Righteous Man

Jeremy Moodey · 05 November 2012
Style
Dramatic.  
Duration
5min
Scripture
The crucifixion accounts in Luke 23 and Matthew 27.
Actors
1M, 1F
Characters
The un-named Centurion and his wife.
Summary
A short sketch based on the Roman Centurion’s experience of the crucifixion.
Script

    Centurion:    (Enters, looking tired. The only signs of his job are his open-toed sandals) Darling, I’m home! Wife:    (Off-stage) In a minute honey, I’m…

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The Garden

07 July 2012
Script

The Garden By John McNeil A Christmas Play for All Year Round. An Easter sequel to this play, entitled "Next Day in the Garden of Good and Evil", may also be found at…

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The Man with the Sponge

John Holden · 29 February 2012
Style
Drama. 
Duration
8min
Actors
1M
Summary
A monologue, by the man who held the sponge up to Jesus on the cross on Good Friday.
Script

Narrator: “What a day. I am glad to be well clear of Jerusalem back on the road to the coast, I can tell you. Here I am, more or less where I started two hours before…

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Journey of a lifetime

14 January 2012
Script

Journey of a Lifetime By Rich Gerber and Peggy Barnell Summary A modern-day family on a visit to Israel trace the events of the Gospels from the Nativity to Easter. Cast…

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Doubting Thomas

Jeanette Walter · 10 January 2012
Style
  Comedy/drama. 
Duration
  10min
Actors
5M
Characters
Peter, John, Andrew, Thomas, Jesus.
Summary
It takes a personal encounter with Jesus for Thomas to believe Christ has risen.
Script

Scene 1 Peter:  Is everyone here and are the doors locked? John:  All except Thomas, so we thought we’d give him time to get here before we locked up. Peter:  No…

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