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DRAMAS These drama
sketches are ideal for
use in Sunday Morning Services, Retreats, etc. They are meant to
"set up" the message, not necessarily "preach" the point. The average length,
unless otherwise noted, is 5 minutes. (Some people like to call
them "skits".)
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SKETCHES |
Title | Subject |
Who |
Synopsis | Feel | Author |
A
True Friend |
True Friendship; Chocolate; Listening; Good Samaritan | 4 Female |
Jessica just got fired from her job. She's devastated. Her attempt to use chocolate as a a pick-me-up has not proven successful. She desperately needs a listening ear. God sends three "friends" her way, but do any of them take the time to express the compassion Jessica needs? (Extremely FUN!) |
C |
Nancy Bond |
Matthew Six | Matthew 6; Prayer; Storing up Treasures in Heaven | 2M
2F 5 or more Either |
A mom teaches her two children about serving God from a pure heart and not for selfish motives. This drama has been written for children or children/adults. The lines are very easy to learn because they often echo what the Narrator says. |
D |
Nancy Bond |
Volunteers? | Learning to Say "No"; Comparing Yourself; Motives | 2M
2F 2C 1NM |
Hilariously Funny!! Two moms are with their sons who have volunteered to help with a bake sale to raise money for a local children’s hospital. The audience is able to hear what each person says, as well as their “real” thoughts! Through some mental maneuvering, the sons get to take the day off with their “dream” girl, while the mom’s are stuck manning the bake sale. |
C |
Nancy |
Busy, Busy, Busy | Workaholic; Perfectionist | 1M
3F 1E 1P |
Three workaholics restlessly wait in a doctor's office. Their problem becomes humorously obvious when they argue over how to tie a child's shoe. | C/D |
Nancy |
Hearing God's Voice | God's Voice; Bible Study; Listening to God | 1M 2F | A shopper hears God's voice guiding her at the mall. Two friends bump into her. After much discussion, they still aren't clear about how to distinguish if God is talking to us or if it's our own voice. Very funny intro for the pastor's message. | C |
Nancy Bond |
Washed in Him | Cleansed; Jesus washes our sins away | 1F
1M 1C |
Three separate monologue testimonies about how Christ's death on the cross allowed their sins to be washed away and their lives to have new meaning and purpose. Awesome and moving!! | D |
Nancy Bond |
Baptism and The Great Commission | Baptism; Great Commission | 4 Either | This Reader's Theatre piece reveals the purpose of being baptized and encourages Christians to reach out to others in the name of Christ. | D |
Nancy Bond |
Jack and Jill's Changing Lives | Changes; God is unchanging | 2F 1C/T | Jill is rattled. Through discussing changes happening at her church, her mother cleverly reminds her that God is unchanging. | D/C |
Nancy Bond |
Life | Purpose or Meaning of life |
1M 1F 1C |
As a family finishes the game of life, they contemplate about what should really be important in order to be considered a "Winner". | D/C |
Nancy Bond |
Peter's Encouragement to Abide | Abiding in Christ; Peter | 4M | In this powerful monologue/reader's theatre piece, Peter encourages people to abide in Christ (John 15:5) and to really come to meet with Him at church, in prayer, etc. | D |
Nancy Bond |
Power? | God's power; family time |
1M 1F 2T 1C |
Mom plans a "Family Day", but it takes God's power for it to really happen. | D/C |
Nancy Bond |
Somethings' on Happy's Mind | True meaning of Christmas | 2 Either | Happy (a clown that can't speak) wants everyone to know the true meaning of Christmas. | C |
Nancy Bond |
The Time Is Right | Happiness |
3M 4F 1FN |
A take off of the game show reveals how temporary the "world's pleasures" are. This drama is great fun for making the audience feel like part of the event. | C |
Nancy Bond |
Box of Candy |
People's motives; Temptation; Honesty; Opportunities |
1T Boy 1T Gal 1F 2 or 3 voices |
A teenage boy goes through various temptations and quick decisions when he finds a box of candy and then discovers who it belongs to. The audience is able to hear what each person says, as well as their “real” thoughts! |
C |
Nancy Bond |
SKETCHES WITH MUSIC SUGGESTED/INTERTWINED |
Title | Subject |
Who |
Synopsis | Feel | Author |
Alexander the Centurion ($15) | Easter, Truly the Son of God | 2M 1F 1E | A longer drama (20 - 30 minutes) about how the Head Centurion at the cross believes in Christ and becomes a Christian. Several other people are needed to record voices. Two optional song suggestions. | D |
Nancy Bond |
Lord of All? |
Lordship; Commitment to God | 1M 1F 3E | There are no speaking parts, the dramatists act out a story about how Christians can "put God in a Box" but then realize life is better when we are totally committed to Him. Acted to "God in a Box" by Tracy Dawn on Album Poetic Aftermath | D |
Nancy Bond |
Down at The Cross | Sin's hold on us, Jesus is the Way | 2M 1F 3E | There are no speaking parts to this very moving piece! The dramatists act out a story about how sin can subtly take control of our lives, but Jesus is the answer. Acted to "Down at the Cross" by The Kry on the CD called "What About NOW". This is a FREE Drama . | D |
Nancy Bond |
Change Maker ($20) |
Jesus can give us a new life with meaning & purpose | 6M 2F 2C | Full Length Easter Drama (1 hour +) about a Man who discovers that His life has no meaning without Jesus. There are others who give testimonies including a modern day testimony. Several Song suggestions. (Note Jesus is not actually seen in this production.) | D |
Nancy Bond |