Talitha Cumi
(Pronounced: “Tal-leetha Queue my” for effect rhyming) NARRATOR He must have been quite tired – many miracles done that day, but willing to do much more, no-one...
Category: The Rhyming Drama Book
Talitha Cumi: Preliminary Information. Cast, Costumes, Props, Duration.
Topic: The healing of Jairus’ daughter (Based on Mark 5:35-43) Main theme: Jesus can do the impossible Approximate duration: 9 minutes Cast Cast: 26 characters ...
Consequences: Director’s Notes
At the beginning of Scene One, Jo and Lisa are in the CENTRE and facing DOWN RIGHT, Jo is in front of Lisa and Lisa runs to catch up with her. Through...
Consquences: Suggested Summary & Choice of 3 Prayers
To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...
Consequences: Scene Four. “I Have To Pay”
NARRATOR It’s been more than a year since Lisa and Jo had their conversation about compromise. Jo hasn’t seen her for ages and misses her company. She kind of p...
Consequences: Scene Three. “Jo’s Complaint”
NARRATOR A few months go by…Spring, Summer… It’s still warm outside, but inside Jo’s heart, it feels very cold indeed. JO People say I’m doing wrong, but my min...
Consequences: Scene Two. “Boyfriendly Persuasion”
NARRATOR The following week. (Jo and Mark are in the centre of the stage, facing each other. Jo does not seem as confident as she was before. Mark has picked up...
Consequences: Scene One. “The Discussion”
NARRATOR Best friends, Jo and Lisa, are walking home from church. Lisa is excited about the upcoming Christian concert because one of her favourite bands w...
Consequences: Preliminary Information. Cast, Costumes, Props, Duration.
Topic: The folly of dating non-Christians (Based on 2Corinthians 6:14-18 & 1John 1:6-7) Main theme: The importance of obedience Approximate durati...
Just One Touch: Director’s Notes
The play begins with the sick woman sitting at a dressing table looking into a mirror. She is facing sideways so the audience can see her and a glimpse of her r...
Just One Touch: Suggested Summary & Prayer
To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...
Just One Touch
SICK WOMAN There’s a banquet tonight, but I’m not invited. The women in my town are getting quite excited. They’re rushing around wondering what to wear, and as...
Just One Touch: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration
Topic: The woman who was bleeding internally (Based on Mark 5:25-34) Main theme: Never give up hope in God Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 20 charact...
What Do You Say? Director’s Notes
As the lights go up, the woman is in the CENTRE, sitting on her knees. She is looking down to the ground and stays that way until the accusers leave the stage. ...
What Do You Say?: Suggested Summary & Prayer
To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...
What Do You Say?
NOTE: If the words in the first few lines are considered inappropriate for the actors or audience, please us the alternative words below: “She’s not good!” “She...
What Do You Say? Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Duration
Topic: The story of the woman caught committing adultery (Based on John 8:3-11) Main theme: The futility of judging others Approximate duration: 7 minutes Cast ...
After 40 Days: Director’s Notes
A small narration takes place at the beginning of the play. Jesus is sitting down UP CENTRE with his knees raised and his arm resting on them. He is facing towa...
After 40 Days: Suggested Summary & Prayer
To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...
After 40 Days
NARRATOR Jesus was in the desert after being baptised by John the Baptist. He had been fasting and hadn’t eaten anything for forty days and forty nights. He had...
After 40 Days: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration.
Topic: Jesus is tempted by the Devil (Based on Matthew 4:1-11) Main theme: How Jesus overcame temptation Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 2 characters...
Too Late? Director’s Notes
Mary and Martha are disappointed with Jesus, but they remain respectful when speaking to him. They are speaking out of ignorance, not mockery. The board that co...
Too Late? Suggested Summary & Prayer
To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...
Too Late?
NARRATOR Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha. Lazarus was very sick. The sisters sent a message to Jesus asking him to come and heal him. They trusted Je...
Too Late? Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Duration.
Topic: Lazarus is raised from the dead (Based on John 11:12-19) Main theme: God’s timing is perfect Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 10 characters&nbs...
The Story of Esther: Director’s Notes
Throughout the whole play, the Narrator will stand DOWN RIGHT, facing the audience at an angle to the left, so he can observe the stage. He stands behind a lect...
The Story of Esther: Suggested Summary & Prayer
This part could be conducted by: A youth group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our student...
The Story of Esther: Scene Eight. “Celebration.”
Scene Eight: Narration (Based on Esther 8:1-7) After Haman was hanged, Esther asked the King to write another decree revoking the instructions to have the Jews ...
The Story of Esther: Scene Seven. “The Boomerang Plan, Part 2”
Scene Seven: Narration (Based on Esther 4:16 – Esther 6:4) Esther got all her maids and assistants to fast and pray with her for three days and asked Mord...
The Story of Esther: Scene Six. “Shall I Go?”
Scene Six: Narration (Based on Esther 4:1-12) With the signet ring’s stamp on the documents ordering the Jew’s execution, the decree could not be revoked. That ...
The Story of Esther: Scene Five. “The Boomerang Plan, Part 1”
Scene Five: Narration (Based on Esther 2:6 – 3:5) Hegai, who was the overseer of all the girls, liked Esther as soon as he saw her. He was impressed by he...
The Story of Esther: Scene Four. “The Preparation.”
Scene Four: Narration (Based on Esther 1:18-23) King Xerxes wasted no time in arranging for a search to be made in every area of his kingdom, for beautiful youn...
The Story of Esther: Scene Three. “Banished”
Scene Three: Narration (Based on Esther 1:12) As Queen Vashti predicted, when the king’s servant came back and gave him her reply, he was furious. So, he called...
The Story of Esther: Scene Two “The Refusal”
Scene Two: Narration (Based on Esther 1:10-11) King Xerxes instructed the servant to make sure that Queen Vashti arrives wearing her royal crown. He couldn’t wa...
The Story of Esther: Scene One “My Queen”
Scene One: Narration (Based on Esther 1:10-11) Can you imagine receiving an invite to a party that was going to last for 3600 hours? How would you decide what t...
The Story of Esther: Preliminary Info. Cast, Costumes, Props, Duration
Topic: The story of Esther (Based on Esther 1-10) Main theme: The blessings of obedience and humility Approximate duration: 30 minutes Cast Cast: 35 c...
Easter Reflections: Director’s Notes
Scene One If it is possible to have the room darkened, please do so. The two narrators are the only people present in this scene. They can either read the scrip...
Easter Reflections: Scene Five. “He is Risen!”
Narrator We are overwhelmed by the power of the resurrection. When Jesus rose from the dead, he conquered every attack that the enemy fashioned against us inclu...
Easter Reflections: Scene Four. “He Took the Keys”
Narration In the Bible it is alluded to that before Jesus ascended back to his Father in Heaven, that he took a trip to Hell. Our goal today is not to agree or ...
Easter Reflections: Scene Three. “You’re Alive!”
Narrator It’s hard enough to watch a loved-one be murdered and then pass away from life to death, but when that loved-one is someone who has turned your life ar...