Reader's Theatre Scripts
Find the right script to perform for your church, school or next event.
The Beautiful Burden
The Beautiful Burden
Three Mothers, of all ages, muse on memories of their children from the past and present and the ones that may be yet to come as they reflect on what a beautiful burden motherhood is to each of them.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
Good Friday
Good Friday
Several characters surrounding the cross relive the events leading up to the crucifixion. This script can be performed as a Readers Theatre. There are 6 different characters, but they can be played by as few as two people. See The Skit Guys video of ‘Good Friday’ below.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-9 minutes
A Love Letter from His Love Letter
A Love Letter from His Love Letter
This is a Readers Theatre expressing our devotion and gratefulness to the One who sent us the greatest love letter.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4 minutes
Glory to God in the Highest
Glory to God in the Highest
A responsive scripture reading about the birth of Jesus, the circumstances of the world that He was born into and how His story continues to affect our story.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
9/11: We Remember
9/11: We Remember
Ten years ago, on September 11th our world was forever changed. Ten years later we know that God is still with us.
- Characters: 3-4
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
Only One Like You
Only One Like You
A Father’s Day drama for our one and only, our Dads. This can be done as a Reader’s Theatre with music stands in front of each actor, or it can be memorized.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-5 minutes
Easter Trilogy
Easter Trilogy
This script is three readings- Christ’s death, His resurrection, and our response to the Living Lord. This script is perfect for incorporating into your Easter morning worship service.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4 minutes
The Last Days: Peter’s Denial
The Last Days: Peter’s Denial
A narrative of Peter’s denial of Christ before the crucifixion.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2-3 minutes
The Last Days: The Garden
The Last Days: The Garden
A narrative of those moments had by Jesus and His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane just before His arrest and ultimate crucifixion.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-4 minutes
The Last Days: Washing the Disciples Feet
The Last Days: Washing the Disciples Feet
A dramatic narrative of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-5 minutes
Go and Tell
Go and Tell
A look at God’s question “Whom shall I send” and a challenge to answer the call.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 7-8 minutes
These Hands
These Hands
We use our hands for many things, some of which God never intended, yet He still sent His son to provide a way for us to join Him forever. In this dramatic series of monologues, seven people examine the work of their hands and realize they need a change.
- Characters: 8
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5-6 minutes
Greatest Story Ever Told
Greatest Story Ever Told
Don’t have the preparation time, massive cast of actors, or camel rental budget for a huge Easter production this year? We’ve got the solution: a hybrid between a Readers’ Theatre and a Script that will help you present the Greatest Story Ever Told. The powerful story of Christ’s death on the cross and the events leading up to his ultimate sacrifice.
- Characters: 4
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-8 minutes
Glorious Interruption
Glorious Interruption
A story is told of a young couple with romantic notions of marriage when their ideal vision for the future is suddenly interrupted by God.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6-8 minutes
His Love Endures Forever
His Love Endures Forever
A prayer of thanksgiving to God and a response from God’s Word from Jeremiah 32 and 33.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2-3 minutes
The Father’s Love
The Father’s Love
A Reader’s Theatre about God’s love and acceptance as a Father who pursued His people.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
Search Me, O God: Responsive Reading
Search Me, O God: Responsive Reading
What a comfort to know that no matter what we do or no matter where we go, God the Father will always be there. Here is the Psalmist’s prayer as a responsive reading.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1-3 minutes
Declaration of Dependence
Declaration of Dependence
Declaration of Dependence” description - “This Readers’ Theatre expresses gratitude for the freedoms and prosperity we enjoy as a nation, but more importantly for the freedom and mercy granted to us by a loving Savior.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1-2 minutes
The Birth of Christ: Responsive Reading
The Birth of Christ: Responsive Reading
From Luke 2, the story of Christ is read with verses of praise in between. This reading gives your congregation reason to actively participate in your Christmas worship service.
- Characters: 1-2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 Minutes
A Thanksgiving Responsive Reading
A Thanksgiving Responsive Reading
This is a responsive reading for a Thanksgiving service filled with Scripture about praising God for his many blessings.
- Characters: 3 Readers + Congregation
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
The Life of Christ: Responsive Reading
The Life of Christ: Responsive Reading
Through different phases of Jesus’ life, this responsive reading exemplifies the
characteristics of an amazing Savior.
- Characters: 1 + crowd
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
Easter Reading Script
Easter Reading Script
This reading takes selected verses from the Gospels and tells the story of the Last Supper through Christ’s resurrection.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 3-5 minutes
The Love Chapter: Scripture Reading
The Love Chapter: Scripture Reading
1st Corinthians 13: 1- 13 Scripture Reading.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2-4 minutes
The Holiness of God: Responsive Reading
The Holiness of God: Responsive Reading
A traditional styled script about the holiness of God that uses scripture to paint an accurate picture of God’s character.
- Characters: 1 + crowd
- Genre: Drama
