Author: Mitch Teemley
Mitch Teemley is a multi-hyphenate (writer, preacher, teacher, director, composer), for which there is no known cure. He is also a follower of Christ, whose driving passion is to speak truth into people’s lives. Since his membership in the seminal Christian comedy acts Isaac Air Freight and Mitch & Allen, and his later work as a writer/producer for Warner Brothers, Disney, and Sony Pictures, he has amassed a growing catalogue of plays and monologues, winning numerous writing awards along the way. He lives in Cincinnati, has been married to his best friend Trudy for 26 years, and has two college-age daughters, who—to his delight—are threatening to eclipse his career with their own bright lights any day!
Scripts by Mitch Teemley
I Always Knew You Loved Me
I Always Knew You Loved Me
Kids aren’t the only ones who mature - so do moms. Three adult children speak about their mothers, who seeming have only one thing in common: love.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
Love of Your Life
Love of Your Life
Two young adults, challenged to tell each other about the love of their lives, offer unexpected responses-and revelations.
- Characters: 3+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5-7 minutes
Wharton Finds a Whatzit
Wharton Finds a Whatzit
This extremely loose paraphrase of the Book of Exodus - in the style of Dr.Seuss! - focuses on God’s provision for His people. Despite its satirical tone, it ends with a wise and thoughtful conclusion. Wildly successful in its premiere performance, it plays like a Pixar movie - kids respond on one level, grown-ups another. Includes optional PowerPoint images.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
No Room
No Room
In Bethlehem on the eve of Jesus’ birth, we meet a man whose heart has “no room” and a woman who is ready to make room, no matter what it takes. With God all things are possible, even the inconvenient!
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
The King of the Jews
The King of the Jews
After hearing from the Magi about the immanent birth of the King of the Jews, Herod plots to retain his own claim to that title. Pride and a desperate need to remain in control challenge everyone, not just Bible bad guys-there’s a bit of Herod in each of us.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
His Name is John!
His Name is John!
Elizabeth and Zacharias, the parents of John the Baptist, speak of their joy, and of giving back to God what He has given to them.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
King Midas: Ensemble
King Midas: Ensemble
In this retelling of the ancient story a greedy man learns what really matters- and what really doesn’t. A touching, gently whimsical illustration of the redeeming power of love.
- Characters: 6+
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 8-10 minutes
King Midas: Monologue
King Midas: Monologue
In this retelling of the ancient story a greedy man learns what really matters- and what really doesn’t. A touching, gently whimsical illustration of the redeeming power of love.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-8 minutes
Epic Tale
Epic Tale
In the heightened style of epic fantasy, a character calling himself “The Legend” prophesies his own grand destiny. Is he deluded? Is he less than he thinks he is? Or more?
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
Wait
Wait
A Christian tries to dial up God, and gets His voice mail instead. This is a short script and so we show the script in it entirety in the preview. If you plan on uses the script, please purchase the un-watermarked version before doing so.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1
My Father’s Apple Trees
My Father’s Apple Trees
A man reflects on the first present he gave his father, and how like that gift, everything we give back to God is already His.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Dramedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
Leah’s Lament
Leah’s Lament
How do we react when we endure hardship? What do we say to God when He keeps us from what we feel we deserve? Read as Leah struggles between relying on Him and becoming embittered.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
The Roncoe Bible
The Roncoe Bible
A sales pitch for a new version of the Bible that promises to give you exactly what you want.
- Characters: 3+
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2 minutes
Listen! A Shepherd’s Testimony
Listen! A Shepherd’s Testimony
The morning after the Nativity, a shepherd tells the throng of people in Bethlehem about the miracle he and his brothers have witnessed.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
Cubicles
Cubicles
A young Christian man and a non-Christian woman (co-workers) invite each other to events at their respective houses. Both are terrified at what sort of event “that kind of person” might throw.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-3 minutes
Dancin’ Fool
Dancin’ Fool
This script about a “dorky” teen trying to win the affections of a popular girl at school is a metaphor for pursing God without regard for what others think.
- Characters: 7+
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 3-4 minutes
