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Christian Drama Sketch Books
Now with some scripts in Spanish
• Comedy
• Reader's Theater
• Poems
All sketch books are downloadable now! Many of the individual sketches are downloadable without having to download the whole book.
This saves you time and money.
The books below are filled with short Christian sketches that have been performed by hundreds of actors through the years. Some are comedy about marriage, teenagers, church life and some are more serious on just about every subject you can think of. There are also a number of Christian monologues, but visit our monologue page for a book of all monologues.
There is a short description of what the sketch is about and the approximate time in length. These sketches can be used for Sermon Set-up, Youth Events, Dinner Drama, Banquets, Marriage Retreats and more.
Brand New Sketch Book Offerings
The Husband and Wife
Signature Series Collection
Howi has compiled ten of his husband and wife comedy sketches all into one book for your convenience.
1.All I Said Was, 2. Candle Light Dinner 4 Two, 3. Change, 4. Duh!, 5. In Your Ear, 6. Shower Power, 7. The Revival Pill, 8. Weighty Situation, 9. Where Was Adam In All This? and 10. You Should Have Planned Ahead. Tried and experienced sketches ready for your next Dinner Drama, Banquet or Marriage Retreat.
$10.00 Download the entire Husband
and Wife Signature Series Collection
Family Sketches
Howi has compiled 9 his family, father&son, mother&daughter sketches into one book for your convenience.
1. Leave the Lights On, 2. Are We Having Company or Something?,
3.Nights of the Round Table I, 4. Nights of the Round Table II, 5. The Track
of Time, 6. The Perfume of Maturity, 7. The Breaking Point, 8. The Tip,
9. Born Again
$10.00 Download the entire Family
Sketches Book
Brand New Single Sketches! Downloadable Now
She Trusts Me
$3.00
Almost every father with a daughter old enough to get married has had their proverbial conversation with the young man who wants to marry that daughter. "She Trusts Me" takes us into the often comical yet serious moments of that conversation. The theme of "trust" weaves it's way through the sketch so that the audience realizes that trust is a huge ingredient of a successful marrige. Fun family sketch. Great for any time, sermon set-up, dinner drama, Valentines, etc.
Cast of 4: 2M, 2 F Running time: 7 minutes
The Life Lines
$3.00
This sketch likens the maiden voyage of a ship with the first date of a daughter. The audience may or may not detect that the two people are the parents. It doesn’t totally come out until the end of the play. This sketch works well in many situations, but especially well for Mother-Daughter events or Family Friendly applications. Cast: 3 – 2 F and 1 M Running time: 5 minutes
Jimmy and the Stars of God
$3.00 There is
a business that sells you the right to name a star after yourself or someone
else as a gift. The star registry allows you to name a star for a fee. The
truth of the matter is that the Bible says that God already knows the name of
every star. That is the driving force in this family “comedy with a message”
sketch that’s perfect for Mother’s Day or just declare the truths of the Bible. Cast 2 M or 2F
Running time: 6-7 minutes
Good News Can't Wait
$3.00
Years ago, news and
communication traveled in a very austere way compared to today’s internet. One
way for news to travel was by Pony Express. It was faster than a stage coach
because it was just one rider riding as fast as he could from post to post.
This sketch plays off that character and parallels the Pony Express rider with
someone who preaches the gospel. The historical connection is that many people
went west to find fame and fortune, but lost everything in the process. Many
people think that success is just over the hill or greener pastures are to be
found somewhere other than where they are. With
that concept in mind,
the character in this monologue
brings the importance of good news to new light. This sketch can be
performed anytime and works well as a sermon set-up.
Cast 1 Running time 7 minutes
Someday, Came Today
$3.00 One
of the most powerful sermon set-ups or sermon follow-ups. This
monologue is about the thief at the cross who reached out to Jesus. We can
hypothesize about his past, but what a miraculous day for someone who didn’t
deserve it. Christ’s love is wonderfully shown in this event at Calvary. Even
though the event is historical, Howi brings a modern application through the
breaking down of just the one line that Jesus said to the thief. “Today,
you will be with me in
Paradise.”
Never will those words have a fuller and more relative meaning then when they
come alive through this monologue. Running time 7 minutes
Someday,
Came Today in Spanish $3.25
Someday, Came Today Sermon Outline
$4.50 Howi has written
the sermon outline that parallels the monologue and brings the spiritual
application to life. The actor can perform the piece before or after your
message. You can use the outline message as a discussion starter or to
bring a more visual emphasis to this subject.
The Perfect Lamb
$3.00
Another powerful sermon set-up or follow-up. We know
that Abraham took Isaac to sacrifice on the mountain of Mariah. God supplied
the sacrifice. What we don’t know is, ‘where did that ram or sheep come from?’
Was it a wandering sheep from a nearby herd? Howi uses a little poetic license
to tell the story of the perfect lamb that God supplied to Abraham for the
sacrifice. There are many parallels to Christ and Calvary woven through the
script. This monologue can be performed at any time of the year.
Running time: 6 minutes
The Perfect Lamb in
Spanish $3.25
Leave the Lights On
$3.00 Parents
complain about lights being left on around the house because it cost money. In
an effort to remind his teenagers about the cost of leaving the lights on, the
teenagers remind dad the cost of letting them go off. “Leave the Lights On”,
brings a new twist to leaving the lights on spiritually. This fun little sketch
can be performed as a sermon setup or other events. Cast 3 2F and 1 M
Running time: 7 minutes
Shower Power
$3.00
Shower Power is a funny
look at everyday life. The busy family will appreciate this almost true to life
comedy situation. This sketch is great for dinner drama or marriage retreat.
The situation is the husband has just taken a shower and the many army men that
his son left lined on the tubs edge along with the many bottles of shampoo and
conditioner that the wife thinks she needs have all fallen into the tub shower.
One of the bottles hits the hot water faucet and shuts it off…leaving the
husband in an ice cold blast. He shouts and it sets off a chain reaction that
affects the whole neighborhood and church.
Cast - 1M and 1F Running time: 6 minutes
Are You a King?
$3.00
Sometimes you aren’t looking for a full length play, but you’d still like just
enough drama to weave in the traditional Easter story. This script records what it
might have sounded like when Jesus was brought before Pilot and Herod. Howi
uses just a little poet license. Great for Easter or any time.
Download now in
Spanish $3.00
8 Complete sketch books listed below with a great mix of comedy, monologue and dialogue. Many sketches are available singly. Some fo the monologues are in Spanish. View the monologue page, too.
"Whose Fault Is It,
Anyway?"
A book of sketches about what we
are all good at...passing the blame.
Download entire book of sketches from "Whose Fault Is It, Anyway?" now $10.00
• Mom, Dad's Seeing Things Again - “Mom, dad’s seeing things again”, is a one liner my oldest daughter said while I was looking in the bathroom mirror some time ago. I was combing my thinning hair at the time. As a middle age adult I thought I could ignore the fact that life brings or should I say, “takes away”, such things, but our children turn into teenagers and well…they become that constant reminder that life is passing by. Cast: 3 1M / 2 F Comedy situation 7-8 minutes
Download the above sketch only $2.50
• You Should Have Planned Ahead - Situation: A married couple is sitting in their car outside someone’s home and they are late for an event. He is blaming her and she retaliates by blaming him. They have arrived at the event, but 15 minutes late. They’ve been arguing and don’t want to go in until they have settled the issue and erased the look of accusation and blame. Come to find out they are parked in front of the wrong house.
Cast: 2 1M / 1 F Comedy 6 minutes
Download the above sketch only $3.00
• Duh! - “Duh!”, is a sketch about a couple reading the things that the newspaper reports or advertises. It is a light hearted look into the, "fault", issues that we read or hear about in everyday life...and even when it happens at home. Cast: 2 1M / 1F Comedy 5 minutes
• Where Was Adam In All This? - Much has been said, preached and debated when talking about whose fault is was when Adam and Eve were asked to leave the garden of Eden. The Bible said that Adam blamed Eve. I guess it’s just human nature for us to point the blame on someone else. Well, “Where Was Adam in All This”, takes a deeper look at what some say should have happened. Cast: 2 1M / 1F Serious Comedy 6-7 minutes Perfect for marriage retreat and great for a dinner drama sketch.
Download the above sketch only for $2.50
• Six - What was the woman at the well thinking or doing before she went to the well? Obviously her life wasn’t one to be jealous of. She had been married six times before and the man she was living with wasn’t her husband. The script paints a very vivid picture of oppression. With poetic license, Howi weaves another moving and enlightening monologue that needs to be seen and heard. Cast: 1F Serious drama 8 minutes with the right music
Download the above sketch only for $3.00 Speaks to regrets of the past
• Thou Art The Man - David may have thought that he was going to get away with what he did to Uriah and his sin with Uriah’s, wife, Bathsheba. He may have thought he wouldn’t have to take the blame or be uncovered as having fault, but God knew and sent his prophet, Nathan to confront David. The mercy of the Lord shows powerfully through this wonderful story.
Thou Art The Man is a dialogue written to be the sequel to the monologue, “When The Hardest Thing To Do Is The Right Thing To Do”, from the book, entitled, “Obvious.” Cast: 2M Serious 8 minutes
Download the above sketch only for $3.00
• Failure Is Not Final - Peter denied the Lord three times and I’m sure until Jesus let Peter know that He was alive and everything was okay, that Peter was his own worst enemy. Anxiety will kill you. I think that Jesus knew that Peter would be one big wreck of emotion, so He made sure to tell Mary Magdalene to tell Peter that, “I am alive.” I don’t think that statement was just for Peter, but for all of humanity. Let everyone know that everything can be okay because I have overcome death, hell and the grave. Cast: 2 1M / 1F Serious 7-8 minute
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- Not What It Seemed -
A person is sitting alone in a room or cafe. You wave or gesture toward
them but they don’t respond. What do you do? Do you go over and say they
are rude, talk about them to your friends so you look cool or do you think
they think they are cooler than you and don’t want to be bothered by you?
Well, it’s none of the above because things aren’t always what they seem.
Great teen discussion starter.
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Obvious - (Monologue) There are many monologues about Calvary, but most are from Mary's or Caiaphas' point of view. This one is from the perspective of the man who begged for the body of the Lord, Joseph of Arimethea. This isn't revealed to your audience until the last line. Powerful stand alone monologue or to compliment a larger production. 5-6 minutes
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Laughter - (Monologue) This comical look at one of the greatest events of the Bible fits well in a woman's retreat of conference. Sarah over hears the conversation that her husband, Abram is having with the three visitors from heaven. 7 minutes
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- The Miracle of Nain - Howi takes a Biblical miracle of Jesus and ministers to the issue of single parenthood. Remember the story in the Bible when Jesus stops a funeral procession? A widow is burying her son and Jesus raises him up. This is that story in monologue. 8 minutes
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The Stones of Witness - What if the stones in the Bible could talk? This light hearted look gives a voice to many of the stones that were used in the Bible. Great teen sketch with a message. 10 minutes
"Obvious"
$12.00 Entire Hardcopy
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"All I Said Was..."
A palette of serious comedy written from
the desk-top of life. Eight sketches that are ready for your next dinner drama or banquet. Slices of life that will identify with your audience from beginning to end.
and the only cure is to immediately operate. A fun and comical sketch for youth services or banquets. 8 minutes.
comes to the house and the husband says that the mail is for his wife.
When she asks how he can tell it's for her, he says, "because it has
something to do with loosing weight". Sparks fly during this husband and
wife comedy that comes full circle. 7 minutes.
when the little boy wants to go play in the balls. When it finally came time for
them to leave, the little boy didn't want to go. A tug of war unfolds over wills.
6 minutes
like son", just after their son burped loudly at a leadership picnic held at the pastor's house. Great marriage retreat or couple's events. Cast of 2, 1M / 1F Comedy. 7-8 minutes.
were a car part and every member thought their part was the most important? We'd have division and chaos. This sketch written for youth, has a message that the whole church needs to hear. Cast of about 12 mixed M/F Comedy. 7 minutes.
first tee of the golf course. Intense moments when they find out who he is. Comedy. Great for men's retreat. Cast or 4M - 7 minutes.
all the wall paper off the living room walls. She says, "it's time for a change and I just can't change that." The husband warns her that the Lord is asking for trouble by allowing women into heaven. Cast of 2, 1M / 1F Comedy. 5 minutes.
but when a fog moves in everyone on board questions the ability of the captain to get them home. Ministers to the divorced. 20-25 minutes.
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Hardcopy of Perils of Great Price $12.00 "Perils of Great Price" - Costly comedy! Another comedy sketch book from the desk-top of life's experiences and much more. 13 brand new sketches and monologues that will enhance your drama ministry throughout the whole year. You're sure to please every audience with this treasury of drama and comedy.
date, but he has plans to go golfing with his friend, Bob. Great sketch for marriage retreat. Cast of 2, 1M / 1F Comedy. 6 minutes.
ceremony at church, but none of the candles want to go, except the shortest, most used birthday candle. Cast of 6 1M and 5 mixed Comedy. 8 minutes.
prison ministry where one of his associates stuck his fingers in his mouth and then stuck them in an inmates ears. Find out why when you read, "In Your Ear". Cast of 2, 1M / 1F Comedy 5-6 minutes
crippled man who was also born the night of the bright star that shone over Bethlehem. This monologue can stand alone for anytime of the year or be added to a Christmas program. Cholos is one of our most emotional pieces. Moving and emotional. 12 minutes Feel free to add your own music underscore.
Great comedy to mix with a great story. It can also be done as a play. Comedy. 8 minutes.
her accusing children that she only cleans the house when they are getting ready for company. Cast of 5 2 Adults and 2 teens and one adolescent Comedy. 7-8 minutes.
because he hit the snooze button too many times. A little girl who pushes all the buttons makes the elevator stop on almost every floor causing comedic tension. (Monodrama) Comedy about time management. 6 minutes.
family time around the dinner table with his wife. They are some of his best memories. 6 minutes.
discover it's time to start their own, "Nights of the Round Table", with their children, too. Life comedy. 7 minutes.
decisions in life and listening to your conscience. Life Comedy
visitor. The visitor saves her life. A special ministries sketch. 6 minutes.
He dreams that his life has turned into nothing but numbers. Comedy. 8 minutes
in the early 1900's. Her grandmother from old England received it first, thus starting a family tradition passed down from generation to generation. Great for a woman's retreat. 20 minutes.
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"The Breaking Point" - A Place on the River Called Life. This book offers 10 new short sketches for your next dinner drama, banquet, mission's conference, family life seminar or sermon set-up. Written in the same tradition as Howi's earlier books.
Howi Tiller, playing little Jimmy in the sketch, "Born Again."
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Download Reader's Theater now $10.00
"R.T. Reader's Theatre and other short stories" - If you've ever wanted to try something entirely different now is your chance. Howi has taken an old method and brought it up to date. He calls it, "Reader's Theatre". This method helps bring the message of the story alive through dynamic reading and vocal expression.
An exciting new addition to this book
• "The Track of Time" - A son comes home late from his date. His father is waiting up for him and asks for an explanation. The son apologizes and says, "he lost track of time." His father explains to him that he jeopardizes loosing other things in his life that are virtuous. Great for father and son retreat. Cast of 2M, 1Adult and 1 teen 6-7 minutes
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"The Story Teller" - A book of short sketches and stories, some of which are interactive and fun for every age. Designed to help you keep creative and sharpen your storytelling skills. Keep your audience on the edge of their seat while you teach them from the biblically inspired creations by Howi C. Tiller.
keep running away and Noah is frantically searching for hem. He calls them Adam and Eve because they keep eating things that they're not supposed to. Comedy. 7-8 minutes
with telling this long time Bible favorite. 6 minutes
This dramatic piece is wonderful for Sunday School and Bible story time. 5-6 minutes
signature pieces. The story was written with the experienced story teller in mind. Serious comedy. 12 minutes
Great for the special dedication service or anytime. The theme is about being a bond servant to the Lord.
like the man who looks in the mirror and then doesn't do anything about what he sees. Serious comedy. Great for youth or anyone. 6 minutes
and the old man. Great for youth service or any time. The scriptural reference is Romans 7. 5 minutes
coming and he gets presents. A great comical look at Christmas to accompany or stand alone. 5 minutes
her husband, Abraham. "I'm too old to have a baby", she said as she laughed. Wonderful Mother's Day or ladies retreat sketch. 6-7 minutes
adds just a little flavor to spice it up for young and old alike. Challenging for the story teller in you. 7 minutes
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"Friends 101 Adventures in Advanced Smiling" - Friends 101 is in a class all its own. More A+ material for your next dinner drama, banquet, family seminar or sermon set-up. 12 new electives that you don't even have to study for, because Howi's already given you the answers, all you have to do is show up for class. (Well, okay, you do have to learn the lines.) A good mix of sketches and monologues for different time of the season.
and the disciples were teenagers. Read "5000 in 2000 AD", and find out. Comedy. 7 minutes
A surprise ending makes this sketch one you'll want to do for Father's Day. 7 minutes
A blind person entering the elevator brings peace in the midst of the story. Comedy. 7-8 minutes
Friends 101 and go into Adventures in Advanced Smiling. Originally written for the weekend before Friend Day. Comedy. 7 minutes
the baby Jesus when first brought into the temple. A very touching moment that is perfect for Christmas or anytime. 10 minutes with music
giving to God what's rightfully His to begin with. Serious Comedy. 8 minutes
permission. Her mother explains to her why the perfume is so special. A good lesson learned. Perfect for Mother's Day. Serious Comedy. 7 minutes
going through the motions. Comedy
or be an addition to a full program. Caiaphas reflects back to the moment when he was visited by Judas and set up the moment when Judas betrayed the Lord Jesus.
the greatest general of all time. You can't just act any ole way when he walks in or there could be the devil to pay. Worshipful. 6 minutes to music
when she first met the Lord Jesus. The day she thought would be her last, because her greatest. 8 minutes with track. You can buy the music track for this monologue below. It will download to your computer. This is easily the most popular monologue on our site. Very powerful and moving.
The Act in English
The Act in Spanish
The Act Performance Track
The Act Rehearsal Track
Perfect for Christmas or anytime. This is a stand alone monologue or can accompany a Christmas program 7-8 minutes Feel free to add music for underscore.
For a book of just monologues, see Solo Flight on the monologue link. $17.00 Overnight Mail $5.50 Priority Mail
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