The Anderson family from the old “Father Knows Best” TV show is back. And we are still stuck in the 1950s.  Their good friends, Ed and Myrtle Davis, convince the Andersons to make an investment in a business venture, but can’t tell them what the business actually is. Daughter Betty Anderson and the Davis’ son Robbie end up picketing a business which is owned by, (you likely guessed this already), the Anderson and Davis family. And to…

A very hard-hitting drama tells of a boy who brings his friend to a church concert, the friend finds more than what he is looking for. Some common music used. Good for Fathers Day or any season The drama is a follow-up to the drama, "Reaching Out - Reaching Back". The drama will again feature the two boys, Johnathan and Rocky, and will add Rocky's father, Mike Johnstone. This drama can be used at any time of…

Some Dads seem to be giving "things" whereas others give "themselves." Three girls discuss and compare their fathers.  A comedy with a good message, I wrote this many years ago when leading a youth/young adults ministry. It became apparent that some kids "got a Dad" while others "seemed to get paid off in gifts for a Dad's unavailability." Cast: 3 teen-aged girls (could be m or f) Bible Reference: 1 John…

What was it like to be the nominal father of the one who was not only man but also God? What were Joseph's thoughts and his fears, especially given the customs and traditions in the culture in which they lived? Was he truly OK to be, at best, the nominal father of his firstborn son? This is the Christmas story, but from a most unique perspective, through Joseph's eyes.   Time: 12 minutes Cast: 2 Joseph, husband of…

Monologue Father/Man. The anxiety this man feels about facing life alone trying to be a man, a husband, a father. He comes to a peace knowing that when he puts his life in God's hands, being a man is not as daunting as it first appeared to be. Hard work, trust, faith and belief will see us through. Sample of script: "Be a substantive man, son!" So clearly I recall my dad's words! His big, booming voice…

Abraham, a study in obedience Genesis 22 is about obeying God regardless of the cost. It is also a foreshadow of Jesus. Bible Reference Genesis 15:5, 17:21 and 22:1-18 Abraham – an older gentleman • God - off-stage voice • Isaac – late teens to early 20’s ? Props: Shepherd staff • Stack of wood • Knife • Altar • Others as desired ? Setting The desert Staging The altar is set up downstage left. The lighting…

Fear, worry, doubt. Why would God want His faithful children to be questioning His control? God takes care of the minutest details. Naturally, He would therefore see to the needs of His most treasured creation – you. Key words: trust worry God in control cared for Cast: This drama involves two people, a man and a woman. These people are the parents of a child in Grade 1, so the actor’s ages should reflect this. Set: Bill…

Fathers discuss the problems associated with fatherhood, the problem of connecting with children. Fathers must be an example, a leader. The major part of the impact of this drama comes not from the drama itself but from the song, (Bellwether by Eddie Carswell, Paul Smith, Oliver Wells and Niles Borop from Living Proof Album 1990 Dayspring Music (a division of Word Inc.), and the non-verbal acting by the actors. The non-verbal acting is key to the success…

Divorce. How does a person who is a Christian handle this situation? Characters: Johnny - young boy Dad Mom Pastor Setting: Little is needed other than a chair, chesterfield, coffee table. Sound: Mikes as required. A tape of door bell would be very useful. Props: Toy, magazine, paper. Costumes: Only normal leisure clothing required. Conduct of Characters: Johnny is an out-going, inquisitive boy. His parents are rather rigid, treat Johnny as an unimportant little kid. Pastor is…

Theme:       A song written to celebrate Dads, and to recognize the difference between being a father and a Dad. Written to the tune of Kirk Franklin’s “Lean On Me.” The music must be obtained by the director, from online or other sources.   Bible Reference:      Ephesians 6:4   Cast:   Set, Costumes, Props: standard   Sound:       Song: Lean On Me by Kirk Franklin https://youtu.be/U4P9AkaomBY   Time:        5   Sample of script:   Spoken: This song is for…