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A Day of Blood and Heartbreak

Run-time: 60
Cast-number: 8
Bible reference: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
A Reader’s drama in the Tenebrae form, (pronounced ten-na-bray), recapturing the mood of the original Good Friday. The fact is that the disciples and others attending would be dealing “in the moment” and not even aware that “Easter Sunday was coming” therefore the entire happening would be solemn and painful and can only be portrayed by a solemn and low key service, essentially without joy or hope. The music, (if any), would be mournful and slow, likely…

Advent Conflicts

Run-time: 20
Cast-number: 5
Bible reference: 1.Thessalonians
What is advent? And is it still relevant today? Advent, back in Old Testament times meant waiting, hoping, and praying for the coming of the Messiah, the one God had promised many long years before. Some people back then became discouraged in the waiting, but the core of believers held firm to the belief that God would be true to his word . . . and he was! Jesus came, not the mighty warrior that people had…

African-American Achiever George Washington Carver

Run-time: 5
Cast-number: 1
George Washington Carver was an early African-American achiever who played a vital role in the early years of improving agriculture, particularly peanuts and sweet potatoes, and of laying the path for future generations of minority achievers. His contributions to agriculture, and to the betterment of African-American conditions are immense. But Carver’s strong Christian faith made him known as "Man’s Slave, God’s Scientist" Cast: 1 monolog Bible Reference:  [icon…

Angels Visit Mary and Joseph reading

Run-time: 10
Cast-number: 16
Bible reference: Luke
Angels visit Mary and Joseph and brought news from God himself, how would they, (or we if it happened to us), likely react?  Amazing how the reactions of the two who were about to be married could act so positively under such life-changing circumstances. This reading is easily staged, but needs to be carefully rehearsed, can be adapted to more or less of the stated 16 readers. We suggest some training for the readers, see DramaShare's DramaClub…

Birth of the Church

Run-time: 25
Cast-number: 6
Bible reference: Luke
A Christmas message in celebration of a significant anniversary milestone in an individual church’s life. This easily staged readers drama contrasts the happenings surrounding the birth of Jesus with the beginnings and history of an individual church. Cast: 6 readers (could be more or less) Song: “The Church’s One Foundation” By Samuel Stone and Samuel Wesley 1866 Costumes: likely standard although you may want to dress Readers 1, 2 and 3 in traditional costuming Special Instructions: Adjust…

Childrens Christmas Wise Men reading

Run-time: 10
Cast-number: 28
Bible reference: Luke
An easily staged Sunday School Christmas concert reading for children, who hold up letters and explain the meaning behind the letters: WISEMEN. Children may read or memorize lines. Cast: 28 possible, can be easily modified Sound: standing mics with music stands would be useful Sample of script: NOTE: If fewer children are available parts can be combined so that, as an example, child 2 may be responsible for all the secondary lines, (those shown as child 2,…

Cross Perspectives

Run-time: 10
Cast-number: 1
Bible reference: Matthew
Theme:       A traveller happens on what seems to be a small riot near the Palace-Fortress in Jerusalem. It seems the happening had to do with a man who made the incredulous claim to be the son of God. This monolog could be used as a reading and is useful at Easter or at any time of the year.   Bible Reference:      Matthew 26:27:/p>   Cast:         1, (m or f)   Set, Sound, Costumes:       standard   Time:        10…

Developing a Healthy Self-Image

Run-time: 15
Cast-number: 1
Bible reference: Psalm
The Psalmist in Psalm 23 gives us good advice about everyday living and coping.Sample of script:There is perhaps no single area which bothers us as greatly as the problem of self image, the way in which we view ourselves. This creates a feeling of inadequacy or, alternatively, of over-confidence in our own abilities. The strange thing is that self image problems tend to be self-perpetuating. A low self image will lead to feelings that one is a constant…

Does It Pay To Do Evil

Run-time: 15
Cast-number: 1
Bible reference: Psalm
sometimes we feel this way We all notice how all around us people are doing evil things. Not only do they seem to get away with it but they seem to be very successful. Those who "bend the rules" seem to be the only ones who get ahead in this world. Whether cheating on an exam, on income tax or on the golf course, it seems to us that the only way to succeed.   No wonder…

Earth Day

Run-time: 4
Cast-number: 2
Bible reference: Genesis
A readers drama tells that man's dominion over the physical world is a trust from God, and we need to be good stewards of his creation. by Jane and Dal Harris, 2007. Permission is granted to modify this script to meet local needs. Theme: Man’s dominion over the physical world is a trust from God. Bible References: Genesis 1; Psalm 8 Cast: 2 any age, any gender. Set: None. A slide show of the beauties of nature…
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