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These skits expand on Biblical stories by utilizing research in other
resources. They can be performed by youth as well as adults. You
should receive your e-document (.pdf) within 24-48 hours of payment.
An Interview with Mary Magdalene
| Characters: |
John Reporteur – Embedded reporter for the Roman Herald
Mary Magdalene – Apostle to the Apostles
Pilgrim First – News Anchor for WUCC TV |
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| Date: |
The First Easter |
| Scriptures: |
John 20 |
| Place: |
In the garden outside the empty tomb |
| Synopsis: |
Mary Magdalene is interviewed about why Jesus was crucified,
what happened at the tomb and how she was sent by Jesus to tell the other
apostles that he had risen. |
A Near Riot in Nazareth (with
interview of Mary)
| Characters: |
Ali Kura – Reporter on the street in Nazareth
Mary – Mother of Jesus of Nazareth
Pilgrim First – WUCC TV Reporter on location in Nazareth
Max – Chief Tax Collector, Childhood friend of Jesus
Yitzchak – Scribe from the temple in Jerusalem |
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| Date: |
Around 31 CE |
| Scriptures: |
Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:20-35, John 4:43-45, 6:41-51 |
| Place: |
Jesus’ Home Town of Nazareth |
| Synopsis: |
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is interviewed after Jesus gets
thrown out of Nazareth. Also interviewed are a tax collector and a
scribe who tell their versions of what happened when Jesus spoke there. |
An Interview with the Apostle Thomas in Niranam
| Characters: |
Pilgrim First – WUCC TV Reporter
Thomas – Apostle
Prince Kepha (Peter) - Bishop of Malabar, ordained by Thomas |
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| Date: |
Around 62 CE |
| Scriptures: |
John 11:16, John 14:2-6, John 20:24-29, Romans 10:10 |
| Source: |
Acts of Thomas, an apocryphal book, written late 2nd Century CE |
| Place: |
Niranam, India after the consecration of the church there |
| Synopsis: |
Thomas and Prince Kepha are interviewed about Jesus, how
Thomas got to India and the churches in India. |
The Disciple Tabitha Is Raised From the Dead by Peter
| Characters: |
Tabitha – A disciple from Joppa
Peter – A disciple who travels from town to town
Ayala – A preacher who spreads good news
Omri – A messenger woman sent to find Peter
Various widows and poor children |
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| Date: |
Between 34-50 CE |
| Scripture: |
Acts 9:36-43 |
| Places: |
Tabitha's house in Joppa Peter's location in Lydda |
| Synopsis: |
The disciple Tabitha dies and Peter comes to her and raises
her from the dead. She is the only person raised from the dead by an
apostle. |
Jesus Heals a Deaf Man
An Interview with the Prophet Miriam and her Brother Moses
| Characters: |
Miriam – Prophet, Elder sister of Moses
Moses – Prophet, Leader of people from Egypt to Promised Land
Pilgrim First – Reporter for UCC TV |
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| Date: |
Old Testament |
| Scriptures: |
Exodus 15:20-21 |
| Place: |
Northeast of the Red Sea |
| Synopsis: |
Short TV interview with Miriam and Moses about
the parting of the Red Sea. |
Live with Gabi and Lukas
| Characters: |
Gabi Winslow, Talk show host
Lukas Hall, Talk show host
Jesus, Talk show guest
Samantha, an 8th grader
Juan, a 9th grader
Rose, a 7th grader |
(Proceeds go to the First Congregational Church
UCC of Naperville) |
| Date: |
Present |
| Scriptures: |
Mark 12:29-31, John 20 |
| Place: |
Set of a TV Talk Show |
| Synopsis: |
Gabi and Lukas interview Jesus who answers tough questions
from typical junior high students at First Congregational UCC! Topics
include: Israel/Palestine conflict, women disciples, God's politics
and Christians fighting Christians. |
Trust
| Characters: |
Tanya
Police person
Tanya’s brother/sister Sibling
Tanya’s Mom
Tanya’s friend Jenny |
(Proceeds go to the First Congregational Church
UCC of Naperville) |
| Date: |
Present |
| Scriptures: |
Proverbs 22: 1-9 |
| Place: |
On the road, At Tanya's home |
| Synopsis: |
Tanya gets a speeding ticket and has to figure out whether
to tell her parents or not. |
Losing, Finding, Rejoicing
| Characters: |
2+ Pharisees/Scribes
Jesus
3+ Followers of Jesus
Father, First Son, Prodigal Son
1-2 Servants
Woman
Shepherd |
(Proceeds go to the First Congregational Church
UCC of Naperville) |
| Date: |
Jesus's Time |
| Scriptures: |
Luke 15:1-32 |
| Place: |
A field, a small home, a gambling den, a large home |
| Synopsis: |
These are the three stories Jesus told about the lost sheep,
the lost coin, and the prodigal son. |
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