Scripts in Category: Monologues

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.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 6-8 minutes

The Mother of Mary, Jesus' Grandmother, shares her story of the events leading up to the moment when she finally got to hold her grandson.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 4-6 minutes

Anna, the prophetess, sits in front of the temple...waiting and hoping for the coming Messiah.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 3-5 minutes

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.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 6-8 minutes

This monologue takes a fictional look at the story of a shepherd who was there when the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ, yet chose to stay behind rather than see the Savior.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 4-5 minutes

This short skit portrays the devil asking for proof of God's love. The core of our faith is God's love. When we're asked to defend our belief in that love, in the face of constant turmoil, do we have an answer that will quiet the voice of doubt and give us a firm foundation to stand on?

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-3 minutes

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?

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-3 minutes

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.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-3 minutes

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.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 4-6 minutes

The morning after the Nativity, a shepherd tells the throng of people in Bethlehem about the miracle he and his brothers have witnessed.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 3-4 minutes

A single girl shares her humiliating experience with her friend and thinks she figures out why she's still single.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-4 minutes

We need to eat to live, but what if we only ate when we had time or it was convenient? Would we starve? In this analogy, a girl finds herself hungry but with a lot of excuses as to why she hasn't eaten yet.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 1-2 minutes

Curt gets a reminder from his wife that sometimes life gets stale and tasteless, but it's a good thing to have someone recall the memory of God's goodness.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-4 minutes

A teenager is challenged to list his/her resolutions for the New Year.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-3 minutes

A man/woman is challenged to list his/her goals for the New Year.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 2-3 minutes

A woman reflects on her childhood and learning what the true meaning of what a "gift" really is.

Actors: 1 Minutes: 6-8 minutes