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26 pages

7 sketches for casts of 2 - 7, male or female.

Parables come to modern life with a special blend of illumination and humor. Meet some strange and wonderful characters like Tim and his obnoxious tongue, Lick, whom he leads around on a leash; two blind men who lead each other and the spiritually blind into a pit; and Fred who wants to join the world's greatest party - if he could only get past the bouncer. Others include Stephen and Jerry who meet in judgment hall and find they have different destinies; a talking book called H.B. that can't seem to get anyone to listen to him; and a farmer with three soils who could care less about growi...

54 pages

Flexible casting

The skits, mimes and monologues/readings in this collection of "anytime" material have been written for easy casting, short rehearsals and maximum impact. Topics covered include missionary boxes; witnessing; the afterlife; cultivating the Christian life; allegorical tales of obedience, power, beauty and teamwork; seeing through God's eyes; and the meaning of God's names. Often, the message is driven home with laughter. Most tales are contemporary (two are set in Biblical times) and most can be cast with either men or women (several feature many women). Use th...

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These nine award-winning skits are perfect for children and teens. Younger actors will love the humorous skits "You Can't Throw Fits About

These nine award-winning skits are perfect for children and teens. Younger actors will love the humorous skits "You Can't Throw Fits About Church," "Jesus, Math and Cookies," "A Day in God's Army," and "An Interview With Noah." They require from two to four actors each. The other five skits, for 2 to 7 teen actors, cover more mature subjects. Some titles include: "Is Any Heart a Bargain?" and "An Argument With God." Another skit, a sinner's gut-wrenching "The Road to the Cross," is about the love of Christian friends. "At the Foot of the Cross" and "The Trial" can also be performed a...

48 pages

10 sketches for teens and adults.

Are you a person who loves sports and competitions? Then you will have a blast performing these ten skits! Biblical characters and truths are put into a new, entertaining light by telling their story as a sporting event or some type of competition. Run, swim and bike with "Wrong-way Jonah" in a triathlon that finally gets him to Ninevah. Or learn how to be a great fisherman, a soul-winner, in "Fishers of Men." Your congregation will enjoy watching the game show "Built to Last," which demonstrates the importance of a firm foundation in Christ. In another skit ...

35 pages

Performance time: 5 to 15 minutes each.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Pride, Anger, Envy, Greed, Sloth, Gluttony, and Lust. These sins plague all mankind - even our teenagers. Each skit in this collection explores one of the seven deadly sins from the perspective of today's high school students. With as few as 2 males/3 females or as many as 7 males/13 females, these skits can be performed individually or collectively. Use one at a time for weekly youth meetings or combine with connecting narration to fill an evening. These are great discussion starters for youth leaders, but work equally well as stand-alone thought provokers...

60 pages

2-8 actors per skit.

Here are a dozen humorous skits with messages that really hit home. "Salvation Lot" has a smooth-talking salesman with a deal for everyone. The "Evangelism 101" class has strong ideas on how to evangelize the world, but when an unsaved person crashes the class, we find out how dedicated they really are. "I'm the Victim Here" teaches friendship is more important than petty disputes. "Charades" has a good lesson on setting the right priorities in our lives. The heroine of "The Hole in my Heart" finds fulfillment can only come from Jesus. A man who is desperate ...

26 pages

Five skits make up this humorous collection that every church will enjoy. Your audience will laugh as Angel, with cell phone and trumpet,

Five skits make up this humorous collection that every church will enjoy. Your audience will laugh as Angel, with cell phone and trumpet, takes center stage when he interrupts a worship service. He can't wait to announce that Jesus is coming "Soon and Very Soon." Kyle does not want to have a "Change of Plans," but when his vacation reservations are cancelled, his date threatens him with bodily harm, his car is repossessed, and some crazy relatives want to visit, he thinks maybe God wants him to go on that mission trip after all! Jenni, like any typical teen, is not always willing to take ...

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Number of script pages: 31

This unique, thought-provoking actor's devotional will help drama leaders encourage and inspire their cast and crew. Give one of these easy-to-read devotionals to each teen or adult in your troupe before your first rehearsal. Each of the 20 devotionals consists of "The Script," which is the scripture basis for the devotional "Center Stage" which is the devotional itself, and "Curtain Call" and "Encore" for further reflection. There's even space in each to jot personal thoughts. During the hectic days and nights of rehearsals, this devotional will help keep our true purpose in mind: to be...

22 pages

Cast: 3 actors per skit.

Here's a grouping of five fun skits designed to share the truths of God's Word in an entertaining, yet informative, manner. Take one off-the-wall teen, add his dumber friend and you have the hilarious backdrop for these inspirational skits. As members of "God's Forest Service" the teens will learn how God wants us to grow and produce good fruit with our lives. Prayer takes on a whole new look as they interpret scripture in the skits "Ask, Peek, and Rock" and "Go to Your Room!" Even the Trinity can be explained in a unique and comical way when the teens decide God needs some glue ... He'...

3 pages

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A mother recalls a recent dinner at a restaurant with her husband where their three children were amazingly well behaved, but a woman at a neighboring table wasn't so lucky with her little one. Rather than feel superior, she and her husband empathize and offer encouragement. She wants men and women alike to be members of the special Mommy Club, to support each other through the treacherous - and sometimes embarrassing! -times of parenthood.

3 pages

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A mother craves just a moment of peace from the needs of her children. Forget Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" saying there's no place like home. Once in a while it's great to get away from home. Still, the mom knows what would happen if she were away-she'd just be thinking about the kids!

30 pages

flexible cast

Everyone is sure to THINK THANKS when you stage this easily produced Thanksgiving program which includes a narrator's part, musical suggestions, recitations, choral readings, audience participation, and two plays for performers, tots to teens. The play, "What Would Thanksgiving Be?" is for younger children who answer the question with pictures and rhymes. "Come, Ye Thankful People" is a play for teens which allows them to show a family with seemingly nothing to be thankful for just how full of thanksgiving their lives should be. Done in its entirety, it runs ...

3 pages

By Judith Clough

The three Wise Men prepare for the long journey to find the Christ Child. Balthazar is determined to go, Melchior argues because he hates to travel, and Caspar repeats everything Balthazar says or does, much to everyone's irritation. When Caspar sees the bright star, however, they all become anxious to leave.

4 pages

By Jill Lamkin

A simple shepherd tells his story of angels and their pronouncement to find the Newborn King. The shepherd finds the stable, and there the Baby Jesus asleep in his mother's arms. The shepherd falls to his knees in reverence and prayer. As he leaves, he remembers his lost lamb and spies it by the manger, also sleeping peacefully.

3 pages

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A mother confides her fears over her son, who is challenged in some way. Will he find friends? Will he make it through school? All parents want their child to grow up to be someone special. She prays she will see her son as God intended him to be and not try to make him into what she thinks he should be.