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Magnificent Monologues for Easter
Drama Ministry offers an excellent assortment of scripts that can be performed by an individual or smaller team. In this feature, we'll take a look at 10 Magnificent Monologues for Easter! Covering the topics of Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Good Friday, the crucifixion of Christ, and his resurrection – these easier to learn and perform monologues can add something truly special to your Easter services! Read Post →

Remarkable Reader's Theatre for Christmas
In this feature, we'll explore a selection of Reader's Theatre scripts for Christmas. These pieces call for small casts ranging from 1 to 6 readers, are shorter in length, and are easy to perform! Read Post →

Short & Sweet Drama Scripts for Christmas
Join us as we explore some Short & Sweet Drama Scripts for Christmas! These short scripts call for a small cast of only 2 or 3, are shorter in length, and require less time to prepare and rehearse! Read Post →

Marvelous Monologues for Christmas
It's the most wonderful time of the year... well almost! But it is time to prepare for this special season and we're here to help! In this short feature, we'll look at 5 Marvelous Monologues for Christmas... Read Post →

Just Getting Warmed Up
Ever feel like your performance is slightly out of tune? As if the lines aren’t quite “hitting,” or you just can’t seem to relax on stage? The reason could be as simple... Read Post →

Writing A Monologue
I love writing a monologue. There's something so poetic about climbing into a character's head, painting a picture with words for an audience, and expressing thoughts in a memorable way to drive a point home. Read Post →

Back to the Future: Elements of Drama Past, Present & Future
Books continue coming out about the future of the church—How can it survive in this new age of technology? What about church drama? Will drama still have a purpose in this millennium? After all, drama in a worship service is a new thing, only 15 or 20 years old. Or is it? Read Post →

Be The Tree
As an on-camera actor in television commercials, industrial films, and various video and film projects, one thing | have learned over the years is the difference between “acting the part” and “being the part.” Read Post →

Directing from Onstage
I once worked with a drama director at a local church who, during an especially stressful rehearsal period, jokingly grumbled, “Our next show is going to be a one-man production. Starring me.” Of course, some directors would sooner leave town than be caught performing onstage... Read Post →

Words, Words, Words: Tips to Writing Effective Christian Sketches
A "Q & A" with the editors of Drama Ministry
Q: What top 3 things should a playwright keep in mind when writing pre-sermon sketches for their church?
A: 1. A pre-sermon drama doesn't have to come full circle. The temptation is... Read Post →