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Here are the skit scripts:
Click on the banner or title
to read each one!
NEW!!!
"The
Legacy"
No lines to learn! Written
for Easter, but good for Mother's Day or anytime,
this easy-to-do
52-minute script with narrative soundtrack
presents a powerful message about Jesus'
obedience to His Father, and His atoning
sacrifice, in the form of a dream of a young man
on the verge of an important decision. His
believing mother's prayers for her son result in
a life-changing experience that will touch your
audience! Click on the title above or the banner
to read; OR, click
here to read a shorter story outline,
so you will know if you like it before reading
the whole thing.
"Mama's Close Call!"
Written for Mother's Day, but good any time,
this skit will have everyone in stitches! Mama,
settling in for a nice quiet evening with her TV,
gets more excitement than she bargained for -or
wanted- when her writer son drops in. Getting all
choked up -literally- over his tribute to
mothers, Mama wonders: will she ever get to watch
her movie, or will she end up in the hospital? A
hysterical 8-10 minute sketch with a heart! (Click
here
for a version of the script for an all-female
cast, with the son part changed to a daughter.)
"Mama
Knows Best!"
Now available, a Mother's
Day version of the skit
"How To Be Spiritually Fit," (described
further below) featuring the same characters from
the incredibly popular "Mama's Close
Call!" When Mama's son Little Louie buys a
"do-it-yourself" spiritual fitness
program for her, things don't go as he planned. Click here to
read this hysterical script! (Also
available in a FEMALE-ONLY cast
version!) With a few obvious
slight revisions, this could make a good Father's
Day script as well!
"The
Battle of the Sexes: Round One"
In this
"post-fig leaf" script, the world's
first couple hit their first speed bump on the
road to martial... uh, marital bliss.
After being evicted from the Garden of Eden, will
they ever get over blaming each other? About 8-10
minutes in length, this light, humorous,
but ultimately touching skit, is great anytime,
but perfect for Valentine's
Day. Can also be done using the demo track, with
no lines to learn!
"The
Creature In The Closet"
What is the nasty little monster that is hiding
in Ron's closet? And how is it coming between him
and his neighbor? A
parable comedy skit about the dangers of
unforgiveness. Something stinks in this guy's
house, and it ain't his socks. This 8-10 minute script
uses four people and the alternate
male/female version is good for
Valentine's Day.
Complete Play!
"Jerusalem's
Most Wanted."
Detailing Peter's deliverance from prison and
certain death by an angel in the Book of Acts,
this dramatic, yet sometimes humorous script is
our biggest yet! Utilising up to nearly 20 people
and lasting 20-25 minutes, this full-fledged
five-act play demonstrates the continuing impact
that Christ's resurrection had on those who lived
through it. Great for something
different on Easter!
Another of our most popular
scripts!
"The
Great Church Robbery"
Inspired by "How The Grinch Stole Christmas,
this is a short yet powerful presentation
guaranteed to bring a smile to their lips and a
tear to their eyes! It can be done as a
dramatic reading or acted out to the recording
or live narration. Done by many for
Christmas, it
can be done at any
time for a short presentation if you want
something simple but very moving. Also
available in an Easter
version.
(Features a track from our album
for preview.) 6 minutes.
"The
Guy With the Cardboard Christ"
While relaxing in the park, a man is approached
by a smiling fellow carrying a life-sized
cardboard cutout of Jesus. A strange, but
immensely amusing story emerges as he attempts to
share his very personal (and very silent) Savior
with his skeptical listener. A funny two-person
skit, about 8-10 minutes in length, that puts
shallow faith in a new light! (Good
for Easter!)
"Testimony
Show"
An
announcer at a Christian radio station opens the
phone lines to give his listeners an opportunity
to share their testimony. His emotional state
comically deteriorates as the calls instead
become a testimony to defeat, trouble and
thanklessness! This 5-6 minute song with skit
elements is performed to music, and works great
for Thanksgiving. Also great for puppet
teams, and combinations of drama
team/singing group.
"A
Day To Remember"
This
is a serious drama script that uses the 9-11
World Trade Center attack as a looming backdrop
to an intimate drama. Running 8 to 10 minutes
long, it is a powerful reminder that God is in
control even when things are looking bad. It also
brings a strong message about not putting off
salvation. Read it to see if you want to perform
this relevant script , in which the revelation of
where the characters are comes as surprise ending
to viewers not aware of this synopsis.
"The
Trials of Rev. Milton Blumquist,"
A down-home country preacher attempts to record
his radio program on the topic of
"patience." Trouble is, he
has none! A series of
interruptions hilariously cause him to lose his
cool, but fail to teach him the lesson that he
needs patience himself. Finally it descends into
side-splitting chaos, and he sees the light.
Adapted from the Prime Example comedy CD, and
performed by Fred for over a decade, this one-man
script will have your audience in stitches!
Good for Father's Day!
NEW!
"The
Jokers of Jericho"
No lines to learn!
All the action is performed to the narration
(with music and effects) on the Soundtrack CD, as
this short 13-minute play portrays the fall of
the walls of Jericho. A young boy, struggling
with the pressure that his testimony causes at
school, attends a neighborhood gathering to hear
Grandpa tell a story. As he listens, the story
comes to life in his imagination, and we get a
powerful glimpse of the Biblical story of the
fall of Jericho. Perfect for a new drama team as
well as experienced actors, this short but
powerful mini-play will move the congregation in
an unforgettable way! All ages can be involved
from children, to teens, to adults, to seniors! On the same Combo
Package with the new skit below, "A Midnight
Dreary."
NEW!
"A
MIdnight Dreary"
No lines to learn!
All the action in this short 19-minute play is
performed to the narration (with music and
effects) on the Soundtrack CD. A man is spending a
stormy night at home by himself. When he thinks
that an escaped convict is lurking outside, he
forgets the Bible lesson on fear he was studying,
and panics. A comedy of terrors results, as
circumstances conspire to bring him to the brink
of a nervous breakdown. Perfect
for Fall Festivals and Halloween Alternative
events! On the same Combo Package
with the new skit above.
"The
Crate Escape!"
Just what
is in the mysterious box that Mr. Hunter brings
to town? That's what Jerry wants to know, and
when he takes the bait, the trap snaps shut. A
parade of people with mistaken advice only makes
things worse. Will curiosity kill the cat or will
Jerry somehow escape to tell the tale? A fun,
dramatic 15+ minute mini-play about the bondage
of sin; with 4 major and 6 minor parts.
"The War of
the Wills"
A TV reporter covers the scene of
a raging battle that has broken out in the
parking lot of a neighborhood church. As she
interviews various refugees from the combat zone,
the picture emerges of a congregation wracked by
a war between some of the members over a trivial
matter. A powerful message presented in an
imaginative way.
"How
To Be Spiritually Fit"
A gullible fellow orders an advertised program to
help him be spiritually fit in one easy lesson.
But the lesson is far from easy as he learns, the
hard way, that there are no shortcuts on the road
to spiritual health. A painfully funny two-person
skit that runs about 15 minutes.
"The
Tell-Tale Talent"
Relaxed
in his passive inactivity, Stan gets a rude
awakening when the talent he has buried years ago
comes back to haunt him! Perfect for October fall
festivals, but good any time of the year, this
short-but-scary script can put as many as 10
actors to work for about 10-12 minutes.
May be the ultimate
church Volunteer Recruitment drama!
"The
Sheep's Clothing Store"
Wandering into a new store, a
church-going customer begins to realise that
things are not as they seem. Could the
proprietor, Mr. Wolfe, have an ulterior motive in
selling his fashion line? Not
everyone dressed like a Christian is one. This is
where they shop. A funny but direct skit that runs
about 8-10 minutes and uses four people.
"The
Wrap Group"
A support group for people addicted to popping
bubble-wrap meets, with a new visitor in
attendance. As he gives his testimony on the help
he has in the Lord, some secular feathers get
ruffled. As much a statement on the culture war
between the secular and the sacred, as it is on
the dangers of various habits, this short 8-10
minute script uses 7 or more people.
"The
Stupid Dummy's Guide To Higher Self-Esteem"
Well,
she's just had her first book published on the
subject of self-esteem. Now, it's her first
book-signing at a local bookstore. But her own
self-esteem, as well as her philosophy on how to
increase it, take a real beating! Lasting about
10-15 minutes, and using just about everyone in
your drama team, this funny script will give your
actors something to put their teeth into.
"The
Audition"
Wanting
to cross over into secular entertainment, a
Christian actor tries out for the role of an
action hero in a major motion picture. Torn
between his standards and the desire to get the
role, the aspiring "new Eastwood" finds
that being a crossover artist puts him on the
wrong side of the fence. Lasting about 10
minutes, and using three people, this skit is
easy to do, and is a powerful witness about the
price of compromise.
"Attack
of the Monster Tongue"
Looking
for something short but hard-hitting and
fall-down funny? Why not perform our radio hit
song with skit elements, "Attack
of the Monster Tongue?" Lots of others around the
country have; puppet teams, singing groups, drama
teams, and more. You'll cackle and chortle over
this story of Gossips Gone Wild! About 6 minutes
long.
"The
Deejay's Dilemma"
All
ready for a rockin' radio show, a
shock-jock-wannabe DJ finds his style cramped by
a new preaching program on the Sunday schedule.
As the preacher delivers his sermon, and the DJ
tries to distract himself, he begins to realize
that something strange is going on. How does this
simple preacher, who is a complete stranger, know
so much about him? Runs about 10 minutes.
"A
Canvas of Lies"
We've
heard it said that the Devil can paint a pretty
picture. As it turns out, he's a decent painter
after all. During a TV interview about his new
gallery exhibition, Mr. Zee reveals the secret of
his artistic success. But before it's over, more
is revealed than he counted on! Running about 10
minutes and using 3 main actors, two bit parts
and some extras, this "colorful" skit
will put the truth on display in a humorous way.
"Crazy
For Christ"
A
young Christian applying for a position at a
mental hospital suddenly
finds his sanity being questioned because of his
faith. Will he end up staying as a patient
instead of an employee? Running about 8-10
minutes, this skit uses 6 people and one very
large needle (supplied).
"The
Pastor's Barbeque"
When some disgruntled church members call a
secret meeting to plan the removal of their
"meddling" pastor, the party is crashed
by a mysterious Stranger who sets them straight
in a way they'll never
forget! Based on the popular radio release of
2003 by Prime Example, this powerful and funny 6
minute song/skit hybrid is great for Pastor
Appreciation Day or
anytime.
"The
Gift"
An
elderly lady is admitted to a nursing home. Her
fruitful days of puppet ministry are coming to a
close, but something wonderful happens! Written
specifically for a female ventriloquist/actress,
this script is limited in who can perform it, but
it's an idea I've had for awhile. Maybe there is
a lady out there reading this who has that kind
of ministry, that might enjoy doing the script.
But if you can't do it, read it anyway, and be
sure to have a hanky handy!
"The
Man With The Shellfish Heart"
Here's
a script that only takes two people to perform,
yet it's packed with humor and pathos. A private
detective, looking for the heir to a great
fortune, stumbles on a sad, depressed shell of a
man who has had his heart broken. Insensitive at
first, the Christian P.I. begins to realise that
his own heart has been clammed up about God's
love for too long. Runs about 8-10 minutes, and
is great for Friendship Day.
This is one of our hottest
skits right now!
"The
Red Tie Club"
A man, trying to get in an exclusive club without
the proper attire, tries everything in his power
to get the doorman to let him in. The lesson he
learns about the requirements to enter are a
powerful parable about the efforts man makes to
get into heaven. Get into this easy-to-do (and
increasingly popular) 8-10 minute
skit here!
"Assignment:
Witness!"
The
interaction between a believer and a non-believer
at a bus stop is influenced by unseen (to them)
spiritual beings representing both sides. The
very real powers of Heaven and Hell are seen as
they strive for a soul. Churches all across the
country have performed this one! Runs about 10
minutes.
"Assignment:
Hindrance!"
This short skit follows the chance meeting of a
couple of demons, Scuzzy and Sleazy, as they
converse about the ups and downs of being
assigned to hinder Christians. Funny, direct and
easy-to-do, this script goes great as a follow-up
sequel to "Assignment: Witness," or
stands alone. 6-8 minutes.
"Live
From The Battlefield"
A
Christian reporter interviews a Soldier of the
Lord at the front of the battle. In the face of
the fierce fighting and the soldier's dedication,
the reporter learns the importance of the armor
of God and personal commitment. One of our
most-performed scripts, running about 8-10
minutes.
"In
The Shadow Of Death"
This script is not quite as
humor-oriented as the others, (although it does
have funny moments) but it's very effective in
the portrayal of the ways people try to avoid
facing the fact that a dark predator is stalking
them. Click the title to read "In The Shadow
of Death," a short work that can briefly
employ as many as eleven actors. Good for some
chills, with guaranteed goosebumps at the end!
About 10 minutes.
"Tricks or Treats:
Scare vs Share"
A seasonal script. A Christian wife takes the
opportunity to hand out Gospel tracts with the
candy for Halloween: "share," but her
husband has a different idea: "scare!"
Will the kids get "tricked" or
"treated?" And what about the neighbors
that pop in unexpectedly? A short, fun (and
very easy-to-do) skit that
uses 4 adults and a half-dozen kids (that
come to the door.)
Especially
for Christmas Holidays:
SHORTER
SKITS:
"New
Year's Eve at the Bad Habit Club"
A group of Bad
Habits, temporarily displaced due to New
Year's Resolutions, gather to celebrate
and wait until the resolutions are broken
and they can go home. But when the
unthinkable happens, things go from bad
to worse for the motley crew! A funny
skit parable about 15 minutes long that
uses 7 people.
This one
can be done simply by just two people!
"Crisis
on the Holiday Helpline"
The Holiday
Helpline is set up to help people facing
despair, despondency and depression
during the holidays. But without the
Lord, what hope can the counselor give?
What if he's worse off than the callers?
Funny and effective, with a powerful
salvation scene. A short, VERY easy to do
skit that needs only one person onstage
(with the script on a laptop), and one
offstage on a microphone! This may be the
ultimate
last-minute Christmas skit! And let's
face it... if you are JUST NOW looking
for a Christmas skit, you need
something like this! 8-10 minutes.
"The
Great Church Robbery"
Inspired by "How The Grinch Stole
Christmas, this is a short yet powerful
presentation guaranteed to bring a smile
to their lips and a tear to their eyes!
It can be done as
a dramatic reading or acted out
to the recording or live narration. Done
by many for
Christmas, it
can be done at any
time for a short presentation
if you want something simple but very
moving. Another
great last-minute skit since it can be
acted out to the narrated recording! 6
minutes.
Our
all-time most popular short Christmas
script!
"Live
From Downtown"
Looking around
for the perfect short comedy Christmas
skit for that holiday banquet or service?
Well, look no more! Here is the script
for one that's 10 to 12 minutes, that can
use 13 or more people (8 actors and a
group of carolers). This script
is just right if you're looking for a
short but funny (and meaningful)
Christmas presentation. It has been our
most popular short Christmas skit so far.
Check it out!
This one is
a favorite of those that have done it!
"How
Nick Became a Saint!"
Under observation by the unseen angel
assigned to him, department store clerk
Nick is drafted to be a fill-in Santa.
Enduring demands and abuse by the kids in
line, his holiday cheer melts like a
snowflake on a griddle. But then he gets
the best present he ever received, from
the most unlikely source; a little girl
on his knee who shows him where the true
joy of Christmas comes from. Kids and
adults can be part of this one! 8-10
minutes.
"The
Cowboy Carl and Pal the Wonderdog Radio
Christmas Special"
Read the
hilarious two-person script, "Cowboy
Carl and Pal the Wonder Dog's Radio
Christmas Special," by clicking the
title. This one is different, in that you
get to produce a "live radio
show" right in front of the
audience! It also combines the fun of a
puppet skit by making one of the
characters a puppeteer. You've never seen
-or performed- a skit as unique as this
one! About 15 minutes long.
(See the shorter
NARRATED skit series below, under the
longer narrated ones.)
FULL-LENGTH
Complete Christmas Plays:
THESE NEXT
SCRIPTS ARE OUR POPULAR "NO LINES TO
LEARN" DRAMAS DONE TO A NARRATED
SOUNDTRACK!
"The
Christmas Family"
Looking for
a longer play that includes the Nativity?
Here's one
that requires no line memorization!
Performed to a narrated soundtrack with
professional voices, movie-quality
background music and sound effects, the
40 minute play depicts a crippled boy at
a children's home as he spends Christmas
Eve listening to a radio reading of the
Christmas Story. It comes alive in his
imagination, and we see the shepherds
visit the Christ child and the Holy
Family at the manger. But will his own
hopes for a family ever come true? A
touching and EASY TO DO 40-minute script
that involves both children, teens and
adults!
Since 2006,
over 1,300 churches across America
performed this play. Many, many churches
reported back that it was their BEST
Christmas drama ever. Find out why it's
so popular!
FULL-LENGTH
Christmas Play!
"Redemption
In The Wings"
Yes, due to
popular demand (and some people really
demanded it), another Christmas drama,
done in the "Play/Act" format,
has been written and produced. Getting
rave reviews, and done in the style of
the hit "The Christmas Family,"
with all the narration on the CD, this
75-minute play and soundtrack is the next
step up. The workers at a homeless
shelter are putting on a Nativity play
for the guests; but one difficulty after
another threaten to stop it. When a
mysterious helper arrives, miraculous
things begin to happen behind the scenes!
A moving story of redemption, and
reconciliation that will have your
audience crying and laughing. CLICK
HERE to read the script and order the
soundtrack!
OR, click
here to read a shorter story outline,
(and user testimonies) so you will know
if you like it before reading the whole
thing.
Those that have performed this play have
testified that it was the most powerful
and moving play they have ever done!
It is two plays in one; the behind the
scenes at the shelter, and the Nativity
play they present for their guests.
Short
series of skits from the above script:
The
Narrated Nativity
If all you
want is a short Nativity play, then you
can use the four isolated "Biblical
Play" parts from the above script as
a 20 minute stand-alone presentation. It
is also narrated, and you can have a
traditional Nativity play without having
to learn lines! It's all on the same CD.
The four scenes are: The Annunciation,
The Angel Tells The Shepherds, The
Shepherds Find The Baby, and Simeon and
Anna In The Temple. Go
here to read
just those scenes. You could separate
each scene with live Christmas singing.
A New
Script for 2011: "Assignment:
Comfort And Joy!"
For those
that have done my previous longer
Christmas scripts and are ready for a new
one... here it is! The title is
"Assignment: Comfort And Joy!"
and it is another in our incredibly
popular "Play/Act" format
scripts, with no
lines to learn.
(All the narration, music and sound
effects are mixed on the CD and all you
do is act along.) The plot: a lonely
radio DJ is working the night shift on
Christmas Eve. As he plays music and
reads a humorous Christmas story he has
written, we see three different listeners
who tune in during the midst of their
tragedies and difficulties. Each one of
the three story parts affect their lives
in unique ways, and lead toward a
surprising -and touching- conclusion. The
framework play is one hour, with the
embedded 19-minute skit done in three
parts, for a total of 79 minutes. It's
a play and several skits in one!
Read
the complete script here,
and listen to a preview of the
soundtrack, now available to order.
Or, you may
read a condensed
story outline of the script here,
which will give you an idea of what
happens in it, without having to read the
entire script first.
Short
series of skits from the above script: "The
Ultimate Gift"
The
three-part comedic skit entitled
"The Ultimate Gift" is
presented as part of the play above, as
the DJ tells the story over the air.
HOWEVER, if you only
want to do a shorter 20-30 minute
presentation, you can do just
the three skits and
present live singing in between each part
if you wish. The same soundtrack CD for
the above script is used, you just play
the isolated tracks that go to the
shorter skits. Synopsis:
At a meeting of a technology company days
before Christmas, three inventors present
their inventions for the next year's
"Ultimate Gift." In each of the
three skits, a way-out device is
demonstrated that causes havoc on the
group, with hysterical results. A
cleaning lady that is present tells them
what the ultimate gift really is, and how
to receive it. Full of humor, funny
action and deep meaning, these short
series of skits will excite your actors
and tickle the viewers. Read the script
for "The
Ultimate Gift" here!
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Sometimes you just want something
you can do real quick.
"Short And
Sweet!"
Announcing an exciting new
feature here on ChristianSkitScripts.com: Skit
Bits by Prime Example! Skit Bits are very short,
fast-moving and hilarious skits based on scripts
from our sixty-second national radio program,
"You Gotta Laugh." We will be adapting
and posting these on a regular basis, so check
back in every so often.
These mini-skits are great
for sermon-starters, comedy program sequences,
puppets, you name it! Just as carefully written
as our longer material, these skits have been
heard by thousands on the radio. Now, your youth
group or drama team can do them!
FREE
PUNCH!
But wait,
there's more! Free inside each specially
marked Skit Bits script is an embedded
link for a standard musical open and
close (the same open and close work for
each script). You may click on the link
to download the file, then copy it to CD
for your use when performing the script.
The addition of a short musical open and
close will "add punch" and make
your presentation much more effective and
professional!
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New!
"The
Unknown Witnesses"
"He
Got Barbara!"
"Faults
Prophecy"
"Scriptural
Smackdown"
"Season's
Beatings"
(Short version of "Live
From Downtown," for Christmas)
Go to the Submissions Page to
see photos sent in by churches that have done a
script. Seeing what they did might give you some
ideas!
Hey! You think these scripts
are funny to read? You should HEAR them!
Digitally produced with character voices, plus
incredible music and sound effects, our comedy
albums make these scripts come to life! Order
them by clicking the banner below.
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