Easter Themed Scripts
Find the right script to perform for your church, school or next event.
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At the Cross: Nicodemus
At the Cross: Nicodemus
Nicodemus struggled with who Jesus really is, but he couldn’t deny the evidence that stood right in front of him.
- Characters: 1 Male
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1-3 minutes
At the Cross: The Centurion
At the Cross: The Centurion
A centurion soldier finds himself at a crossroads as he reconciles who he has been trained to be and what Jesus
calls him to do.
- Characters: 1 Male
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1-2 minutes
On The Way to The Cross
On The Way to The Cross
Follow Jesus through His ministry as He makes His way to pay the ultimate sacrifice for you and me.
- Characters: 4
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 4-6 minutes
At the Cross: Mary and the Lord Jesus
At the Cross: Mary and the Lord Jesus
Mary, the mother of Jesus remembers her son the day he is crucified.
- Characters: 1 Female
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 2-3 minutes
Have You Reached Your Verdict?
Have You Reached Your Verdict?
ONE ACT PLAY FOR EASTER
A one act of the trial of Jesus in a modern courtroom. Jesus was either a magician, a devil, or the Messiah. What will you decide? Script has a courtroom feel and a fast pace. Witnesses testify against Jesus on different accounts of scripture. Great to get students involved or adults as the jury. Great way to show scripture through acting and most not even realize they’ve been taught the Word!
- Characters: 10
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 12-14 minutes
John, The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
John, The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved
A great monologue for Holy Week from the Apostle John as he tells of the events in the upper room, Gethsemene, the trial of Christ, and His crucifixion.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 10-12 minutes
He Is Alive
He Is Alive
This is a short but high energy sketch which works very well in big church on Easter Sunday.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 1-3 minutes
Stranger in a Strange Land
Stranger in a Strange Land
This creative sermon set-up skit about a stranger who shows up to church for an Easter service, he is amazed at the lengths a church would go to get his attention.
- Characters: 3
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 2-4 minutes
Paul
Paul
Here is a look at the life and times of one of the most famous people in the Bible, Paul. This is an informative look at who Paul was and what his life meant.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 6`
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
The Bird Cage is a metaphor to humanity’s imprisonment and Jesus’ redemption plan that sets us free. Skit starts out as a young boy and a man talk about wild birds in a birdcage to the ultimate encounter of Jesus and Satan looking at mankind in the cage.
- Characters: 2
- Genre: Drama
- Length: 5-7 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
Peter
Peter
The Apostle Peter recounts the events of Good Friday, Easter morning, and the days that followed, and realizes that the Savior he betrayed forgives him completely.
- Characters: 1
- Genre: Comedy
- Length: 6-8 minutes
Some Chose, Some Did Not
Some Chose, Some Did Not
A re-telling of the story that involves Jesus’ last days, crucifixion, and resurrection.
- Characters: 6
- Genre: Drama
