Lights, Camera, Advent! Scripts for the Advent Season

As we get closer to Christmas, we look forward to the celebration of Jesus' birth with great anticipation. And with that in mind, we're excited to present this very special collection of skits and scripts that explore the themes of Advent through drama and storytelling!

The following scripts will help your audience engage with the message of Advent and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Take a few minutes to preview these scripts and consider performing one or more for your audience in the coming season.

 

DRAMA
The Whisper of Advent
Advent
How do we prepare for Christmas? Is it all about hustle and bustle or is there something we're missing? Have we stopped to listen to the whisper of Advent?

DRAMA
A Moment of Anticipation
Waiting
In this fast-paced society, how often do we enjoy the wait? Here two friends prepare to watch a meteor shower. As they savor the moments of anticipation, life is put in perspective again. A wonderful sketch for the Advent season of anticipation.

 

COMEDY
A Matter of Convenience
Christmas / Advent
A patient in the hospital is waiting for her surgical team, all of whom have an excuse as to why it isn't convenient to perform the surgery.

 

COMEDY
A Tale of Two Toys
Christmas / Advent, Jesus
Two kids get presents at Christmas: one gets a toy, one gets Jesus. In the end, only one had a gift that lasted.

READER'S THEATRE
Born Is a King!
Christmas / Advent, Jesus, Leadership
A pair of tour guides lead the audience through the sites of two contrasting royal birthplaces. Discover the differences between a King of God’s choosing and a king chosen by man. Which king would you choose to follow based on the pedigrees presented?

READER'S THEATRE
Prepare the Way
Jesus, Christmas / Advent, Salvation
Readings from the book of Isaiah and the Gospel according to Mark combine to form a beautiful dramatic reading of the nativity story. A wonderful text for the Advent season.

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Jaymey Hardin

Jaymey Hardin has been a noteworthy leader in Christian entertainment for more than 25 years. Known for his work in marketing, product development, and A&R, he is also credited for his contributions as a writer, videographer, and musician. He is the son of a preacher man and has a heart for the church. He and his wife, Lindsay live in Franklin, Tennessee, and are expecting their very first...dog.