tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7849702126129102332024-02-02T09:18:47.280-08:00Let's Skit Busy! Christian Skits by Fred PassmoreA blog devoted to the art of Sketch Comedy and Drama, by veteran script-writer and performer Fred Passmore. The scripts here have been performed by thousands of churches in each of the fifty states and many other countries. You will find skit scripts, dramatic plays, tips, hints, scriptural references, videos and more!Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-43738517687390516902018-09-23T10:39:00.001-07:002018-09-23T10:39:30.406-07:00Ultimate Skit Kit Now in USB!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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USB DRIVE: Get everything we offer on our entire site, now in a convenient (and easier to store) USB Drive format! There is a folder containing all of the scripts on the site in printable PDF format, with all the Soundtracks in separate folders in MP3 format! You can burn your own CDs from the files, or play them from the USB drive! And all for only $100.00 with $5.00 Priority Shipping. <a href="https://christianskitscripts.com/wp/skitkit/" target="_blank">Click the here to go read more or place your order!</a><br />
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FREE bonus content only on the USB: An MP3 collection of all three of our Prime Example comedy skits and songs albums!<br />
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AND: You can get EXTRA COPIES of the USB Drive at only $10 each, if desired, for backup!Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-55653803866423893272016-11-10T10:39:00.002-08:002016-11-10T10:41:37.562-08:00Huge Website Overhaul!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it's taken about 6 months to get it to the place where I could launch the new site, and it will be a few months more before all the original scripts are formatted and posted.... but it's officially open for business!<br />
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Since it is so near to the holiday season, I concentrated on posting the Christmas scripts first... but the rest are being added daily, so keep going back! Besides the more simple and clean look, the site is blog-based, which means it will be much easier to use and find what you are looking for. There are searches on the left sidebar where you can search by category, or keywords, or theme tags. Each of the script pages has two kinds of synopses; a short, one-paragraph description, and if you want to know more, there is a detailed breakdown of what happens in the script. There are also many sample pages you can view, as well as audio samples of the soundtrack that goes with the script.<br />
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When you place an order, you can choose how you want to get it; you can opt for an instant download of the script in PDF format, and the Skit Trax in MP3 format. Or, you can get the physical CD sent by mail, and the script comes in an email. There is also a form which you can print out and mail if you want to order using a check or money order.<br />
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Another improvement that comes from the blog format is that the site is optimized for display on smartphones! In today's world, that's mandatory. However you view it, remember that you can always jump from page to page using the menu bar at the top under the banner. You will have fun exploring the scripts, watching the videos and films of the scripts submitted by users, and more. There are also some free sample scripts to use, which you can find by using the categories search.<br />
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Go to <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/">www.ChristianSkitScripts.com</a> and bookmark it for future reference!<br />
<br />Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-38392617340660906792015-12-15T07:25:00.001-08:002016-11-01T09:58:44.613-07:00Video of "Christmas Leads Us Home" performanceHere is a video from the First Baptist Church in Danville, Georgia of the church's performance of my script "Christmas Leads Us Home" using the unique no-lines-to-learn "Play/Act" soundtrack. (Get the <a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/christmas-leads-us-home/" target="_blank">script and soundtrack here</a>.)<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SA1687y2_7M">Here's the link to it on Youtube.com.</a><br />
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Here's a new 18-minute "No Lines To Learn" Christmas script with soundtrack... and it only takes TWO people to perform! A father and teen daughter take refuge in their basement from a coming storm. The storm building in the young girl's mind and heart, stemming from the loss of her mother over a year ago, coincides with the tornado that hits the town. Featuring another powerful song written and sung by songwriter Archie Jordan, this easy-to-do mini-play is full of drama and has a touching end that will move you. <a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/stormy-night-holy-night/" target="_blank">Read the script description here</a>, and order the soundtrack that has all the narration, professional sound effects and music! (This short play is part of the longer play "Assignment: Comfort And Joy!" It has been isolated to be performed by itself here.)
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Get the script and soundtrack for <a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/prohibiting-prayer-the-daniel-decree/" target="_blank">"Prohibiting Prayer: The Daniel Decree" right here!</a>Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-28511666462480216152015-03-25T06:35:00.000-07:002016-11-01T10:03:35.905-07:00"Jerusalem's Most Wanted" videoOver the years I have seen quite a few videos posted of various churches performing my humorous (yet scripturally accurate) play script "Jerusalem's Most Wanted." Some have done a great job, others... well, they held the scripts in hand and talked their way through it. But when I find an exemplary job of putting this play on (or any of my scripts) I like to feature the video, both for the viewer to enjoy watching and to serve as an inspiration to do it yourself.<br />
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The video is only attributed to the "UACC Youth Banquet 2012" so far but as soon as I hear from the person that posted it, I will give more details.<br />
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Watch Part One: <a href="https://youtu.be/1SWUAJeaWrA">https://youtu.be/1SWUAJeaWrA</a><br />
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/jerusalems-most-wanted/" target="_blank">Here is where you can get the script and soundtrack</a> that supplies the background score music and sound effects to make it effective and exciting! It was used in the production of the play in this video.<br />
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I recently found a video from a church that adapted it to be a musical, with their own songs added in the scenes. You can watch that here: <a href="https://youtu.be/XhbfIRKUx8Y">https://youtu.be/XhbfIRKUx8Y</a>Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-11312764711138752672014-12-23T09:58:00.001-08:002016-11-01T10:04:15.412-07:00Amusing Video of "Season's Beatings" ScriptI found this charmingly simple video done on Youtube featuring a performance of our script "Season's Beatings: Live From Downtown." I have seen videos of various church groups doing it many times, but never acted out with toys! View it here or on the viewer below:<br />
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/seasons-beatings-live-from-downtown/" target="_blank">Get the script here</a> and perform it live or with puppets!Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-31123982052863127022014-11-04T11:53:00.000-08:002016-11-01T10:15:17.238-07:0015-Minute "No Lines To Learn" Mini Christmas Play!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you are looking for something very short to do for your Christmas service, this is the mini-play for you! Performed to a narrated soundtrack, <i><b>so there are no lines to learn,</b></i> this 15 minute script takes only 4 people to perform... two major and two minor parts.<br />
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It's called "The Junk Man's Christmas Dinner" and it is adapted from the longer play "Assignment: Comfort and Joy." Isolated and slightly re-written with a different ending to stand alone, the script is for those needing something short, easy-to-do and moving!<br />
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A hermit that lives in a junkyard is feeling down on Christmas Eve, praying for more to eat than what he has, a can of vienna sausages and crackers. An unexpected visitor who is worse off than he is helps him to learn that giving what you can is the path to blessing.
<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-junk-mans-christmas-dinner/" target="_blank">Get the script here</a>, and soundtrack that has all the narration, sound effects and music!<br />
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This would fit in wonderfully with other elements of a special Christmas service; let this be the "adult" contribution, with your kids doing another of our short narrated skits like "<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-great-church-robbery/" target="_blank">The Great Church Robbery"</a> or another script you have ready for them. Have some Christmas songs or music before, in the middle between the adult and children's plays and after, and you have a well-rounded presentation that all ages will enjoy! Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-5775722905270014202014-06-16T08:08:00.002-07:002014-12-23T10:00:54.125-08:00Yet Another Performance of "The Guy With The Cardboard Christ"Found another video online of a performance of my script "The Guy With the Cardboard Christ," performed by New Life Baptist Church Shepherds Drama Team on 10/14/12.They did a fantastic job of it, and everyone enjoyed it. You will too!<br />
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Click to watch:<a href="http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=0JMJCMNU"> The Guy with the Cardboard Christ</a> from <a href="http://www.godtube.com/jeremiah_housler">jeremiah_housler</a> on <a href="http://www.godtube.com/">GodTube</a>.<br />
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Watch other versions of the script posted here: <a href="http://letsskitbusy.blogspot.com/2012/11/another-guy-with-cardboard-christ-video.html">http://letsskitbusy.blogspot.com/2012/11/another-guy-with-cardboard-christ-video.html</a>Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-52397875873140430372014-05-14T13:57:00.006-07:002016-11-01T10:16:22.718-07:00"Prohibiting Prayer: The Daniel Decree" Father's Day script<br />
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A new play, in the "No Lines to Learn" format, has been released! Entitled "Prohibiting Prayer: The Daniel Decree," the script is a unique retelling of the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den from a new perspective. All the narration, powerful background music and sound effects are supplied on the soundtrack.<br />
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The Chief Scribe to King Darius, responsible for chronicling events in the kingdom, tells the story that he and his son witness and became participants in. Seeing Daniel's dedication and deliverance, both he and his son learn that they can trust Daniel's God like he does. <br />
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Length of play with soundtrack: approximately 35 minutes. <b>PERFECT for Father's Day!!!</b><br />
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June 15th, 2014 is Father's Day. This would make a good play to use, since the king's scribe is training his son, and together they learn to have faith in Daniel's God after being witness to the miracle of his protection while in the den of lions. <br />
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just wanted to drop a line and tell you that my wife and
I performed "Battle of the Sexes: Round One" at
our church Saturday night. We have a mostly older
attendance at our independent Bible church. They
loved it, everyone was laughing and clapping at the
end. We are glad we ordered the soundtrack.
We had a great time and it was said that some parts
seemed very realistic. Thank you for a nice
alternative for church gatherings and dinners. I
again thank you for the website and the great
customer service, may God bless your ministry.
-Mike Shimko</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>Just
wanted to let you know how our skit turned out. My
husband and I performed your "Battle of the Sexes:
Round One" skit for our Valentine Banquet at church.
We had a wide variety of ages; young married couples on
up to elderly and widowed. I made costumes out of faux
leopard fur and we had fur on a set of risers that we
used as our central point on the stage. I believe it was
a huge hit with our crowd! At least it must've been by
the volume of laughter it produced. We purchased the
soundtrack and I have to attest to the fact that it would
not have been as effective without the jungle noises. Our
son operated the sound and we had the script on prompters
- three in fact so whatever direction we were facing we
could see our lines. I am so glad I happened onto your
site and found this skit. I absolutely will check it out
again whenever we need something and would not hesitate
to recommend this site to others. Thanks for all your
hard work. It is so refreshing as a Christian to be able
to provide good, clean enjoyable entertainment. Blessings
to you and your gifted service.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Joy Johnson<br />
First Church of the Nazarene<br />
Dublin, Georgia</b></span></div>
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Church On The Rock will be doing "The Battle of the
Sexes: Round One" on Feb 14th, 2010.</b></span></div>
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the huge success of the "New Years at the Bad Habits
Club" skit for our New Years Eve fellowship, we just
knew we had to do "Battle of the Sexes" for our
Valentines Fellowship! The skits are so well written and
the soundtracks give the finishing touch!! Thank you so
much for making these available for such a terrific
price!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>Lots of laughs-thank you-
thank you-thank you!!!</b></span>
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the Monster Tongue, Testimony Show (at a churchLadies
meeting in November) New Years Eve at the Bad Habit
Club," (at our New Years Eve Service) Battle of the
Sexes (at our Valentine Banquet) "Pastors
Barbeque" was used at another meeting and every
single one of them was a HUGE HIT! I know the actors make
the skits really work but without you providing the
Scripts and Soundtracks they wouldn't know what to say or
act. Buying the soundtracks was worth every dime. I
also like that you don’t need a lot of supplies or
scenery to make them work. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>You have truly been a
blessing to me and my church. Thank you very
much!!!! Your ministry is so needed. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>KEEP ON KEEPING ON!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>-Pam May <br />
Hyles </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>Baptist
Church</b></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>,<br />
Chesterfield </b></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>VA</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>I
just wanted to let you know that my wife and I performed
'Battle of the Sexes, Round One" last night.
It was a huge success. We are a very small church
made up of mostly "baby-boomers". The
production was the start of our Valentine's party.
Folks were laughing and talking about the show all
evening. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>The
sound effects were a super addition. We didn't have
an operator for the sound so I came up with a rather
unique way to run it. I put together "sound
scapes" as slides on Power Point. I used a rf remote
concealed in my costume to "fire" each
effect. I had mixed the sound effect with the jungle
sounds on each slide (thank the Lord for Audacity, wish
I had this back in the 70's when I did radio
production). It worked great. I wish you continued
success with your ministry. I feel sure we will be
doing more.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>Thanks
again for your help and your wonderful script.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><b>Jimmy
and Donna Laird,<br />
First Baptist Church Lucas, TX.</b></span></div>
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If you are looking for something very short to do for your Christmas service, this is the mini-play for you! Performed to a narrated soundtrack, so there are no lines to learn, this 15 minute script takes only 4 people to perform... two major and two minor parts.<br />
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It's called "The Junk Man's Christmas Dinner" and it is adapted from the longer play "Assignment: Comfort and Joy." Isolated and slightly re-written with a different ending to stand alone, the script is for those needing something short, easy-to-do and moving!<br />
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A hermit that lives in a junkyard is feeling down on Christmas Eve, praying for more to eat than what he has, a can of vienna sausages and crackers. An unexpected visitor who is worse off than he is helps him to learn that giving what you can is the path to blessing.
<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-junk-mans-christmas-dinner/" target="_blank">Get the script here</a> and soundtrack that has all the narration, sound effects and music!Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-7919869010359332762013-10-02T06:22:00.001-07:002016-11-01T10:21:12.178-07:00New Christmas Play with No Lines To Learn: "Christmas Leads Us Home"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many asked for it... now they've got it! Here's a new script in our unique "Play/Act" no-lines-to-learn narrated format. This script, titled "Christmas Leads Us Home" (approximately 50 minutes) deals with a mother's difficult relationship with a wayward daughter, as well as her fears for the soul of a son in the military. A flashback to a family Christmas party from 20 years before is framed by a current-day drama in the nursing home where the mother is staying. A powerful play that will touch everyone, which includes the Nativity story, and the later visit by the Wise Men, as well as a place for the kids to sing live! The soundtrack supplies all the narration, sound effects, and background music. <a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/christmas-leads-us-home/" target="_blank">Get the script and CD here</a>!<br />
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This script is like a number of our other Christmas plays, in that there are no lines to learn, you play the CD as you perform. This unique format has proven incredibly popular with our visitors, so check out the other scripts in this format on our site, <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/scriptpage1.htm" target="_blank">www.ChristianSkitScripts.com</a>. <br />
<br />Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-3157912339177662142013-05-14T09:02:00.000-07:002016-11-01T10:21:58.565-07:00New Play For Father's Day!<br />
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A new play, in the "No Lines to Learn" format, has been released! Entitled "Prohibiting Prayer: The Daniel Decree," the script is a unique retelling of the story of Daniel and the Lion's Den from a new perspective. All the narration, powerful background music and sound effects are supplied on the soundtrack.<br />
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The Chief Scribe to King Darius, responsible for chronicling events in the kingdom, tells the story that he and his son witness and became participants in. Seeing Daniel's dedication and deliverance, both he and his son learn that they can trust Daniel's God like he does. <br />
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Length of play with soundtrack: approximately 35 minutes. <b>PERFECT for Father's Day!!!</b><br />
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June 15th, 2014 is Father's Day. This would make a good play to use, since the king's scribe is training his son, and together they learn to have faith in Daniel's God after being witness to the miracle of his protection while in the den of lions. <br />
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Like my most popular Christmas plays, this has NO lines to learn! Written for Easter, but good for Mother's Day or anytime, this easy-to-do 52-minute script with narrative soundtrack presents a powerful message about Jesus' obedience to His Father, and His atoning sacrifice, in the form of a dream of a young man on the verge of an important decision. His believing mother's prayers for her son result in a life-changing experience that will touch your audience!<br />
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-legacy/" target="_blank">Click here to preview the script </a>and listen to an audio preview of the soundtrack!<br />
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While I do have some plays on the site that can be used for Easter, such as "Jerusalem's Most Wanted," and several others, I have never written one specifically focusing on the events of the cross. There are many plays out there that recount the events of Good Friday and Easter in very accurate ways, and many churches do the traditional re-enactments. What could I do that would add to that? I wanted to do one that was like some of my others, in our unique "Play/Act" format, which has all the narration, music and sound effects on the soundtrack CD, meaning that there were no lines to learn. These kind on our site are very popular for Christmas... but writing one for Easter was problematic. The Nativity is much easier to depict than the crucifixion. Many smaller churches have less people and room on stage than is needed for a large-scale production of the events of the cross, which can be difficult to pull off.<br />
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This means that if I did do a narrated CD for the events, that many smaller churches would not be able to do it. If they could do an Easter play portraying the events, chances are they have already done so or are planning on it, and another script would not be needed. I struggled with a way to do a meaningful and moving play based on Easter events that could be done by smaller churches as well, with the CD making it easier to learn. After much thought and prayer, I believe I have come up with a workable yet dramatic idea that revolves around the action surrounding the Lord's suffering and triumph, that allows for a narrated soundtrack, and a smaller cast and stage. This is done by having the audience see <i>only the reactions of the main character</i>, as he witnesses several parts of the Biblical events. We, as the audience, only hear the sounds of the scourging and crucifixion, as the young man sees it happening in front of him, looking toward the audience.<br />
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The scenes he sees are brought to life by the narration, music and effects, and we see the impact it has on him and the Biblical characters with him as they watch, the action they see "offstage" in the direction of the audience watching them. Make sense? What they are seeing is happening in the direction of the audience, so the audience sees up close the character's reactions to it. The soundtrack will make it sound real, and it will be brought to life in their imaginations. The story is more about the impact the events have on the young man, than an actual re-enactment on stage.<br />
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Oh, by the way, the present-day part of the play itself will not refer to any particular time-period that it takes place during. Although the scenes in the dream are from the events of the crucifixion, the play can be done any time, not only at Easter, and would work equally well as a Mother's Day drama, since the mother's prayers are primarily responsible for the conviction the son experiences. It will also speak to sons and daughters of praying mothers. So, it could work equally well for Easter, Mother's Day or any time!<br />
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Update: performance reports are starting to come in! Here is the first...<br />
<i>Hello, Fred,</i><br />
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<i><br /></i><i>"The Legacy" was very well received! Our elderly esp. appreciated it because they could hear every word. Also, a retired minister, who is going blind, called to tell me how much he appreciated the drama. I know there were unsaved people in attendance, so I know seeds were planted. I was able to get people to act who were really out of their comfort zone. It was such a great time with people coming together to present God's salvation story. I didn't know at the beginning how this was all going to come together, but I trusted God that he would make it happen. The "no lines" format worked beautifully!</i><br />
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<i>Fred, if you have time, go to our church website, <a href="http://www.bunkertownchurch.org/">http://www.bunkertownchurch.org</a></i><i>. Click on the photo gallery, and you will be able to see a slide show. The soundtrack was fantastic! God sure did bless you with "The Voice". I hope we can work with you again in the future. Thanks again for a wonderful, wonderful drama!</i><br />
<i><br /></i><i>Blessings to you,</i><br />
<i>-Hannah</i><br />
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You can view many<a href="http://www.bunkertownchurch.org/gallery/2013-legacy-play/index.htm" target="_blank"> photos of the presentation</a> here.Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-44597105318808927082013-01-01T07:18:00.003-08:002016-11-14T13:30:25.207-08:00"The Ultimate Gift" video2012 was the first year that I made available as a stand-alone skit "The Ultimate Gift." Prior to that, it was part of the longer play "Assignment: Comfort And Joy" which was released in 2011. But the past year I began to think that some people might want to do this embedded skit by itself, so I isolated just those tracks and sold the soundtrack separately. Right after Christmas I found this short film online that adapted it for video. They did a good job, making their own soundtrack, since they altered the script a little, to accomodate their available cast. The video notes say "Adapted and Filmed by the members of In-Christ Church and Ministries located in Louisville KY on Bards-town road in the Highlands."<br />
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<strong>Update:</strong> I was able to contact the film-maker, and this is what he wrote about the experience...<br />
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"My name is Collin Sage and I belong to a fairly small congregation who, nonetheless, loves the arts. This past Christmas, while trying to figure out what kind of skit to put on for the church, one of the members suggested we try Christianskitscripts.com. The first script I saw was "The Ultimate Gift". As I started to skim over it I could already tell that this was exactly what we wanted.<br />
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I had gone to similar sites before and read several other Christmas-themed church plays but was always let down by clunky writing and pieces much too grand to ever film or stage. However, Fred Passmore's script was smooth, fun and versatile. Although our small cast couldn't re-create everything in the script, the story was strong enough to be able to make small alterations without drastically changing his story. This is always wonderful because often times, due to circumstance, re-creating the script word for word can be impossible, especially without compromising the integrity of the story. Even though the script was originally meant to be staged, it was easily converted into a short film by our crew.<br />
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As we began filming, everything was laid out before us contextually. The script came with plenty of direction and staging notes and it practically filmed itself. We got the whole thing shot in under 4 hours, which is amazing considering the finished film ended up being about 20 minutes long (film people will understand). We spent very little time prepping and no memorization was needed, just as advertised. <br />
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The humor was classic and quirky without going overboard and becoming cheesy or too simple.The message about the birth of Jesus and His salvation was on point and was compiled in such a way to be both powerful and easy for all to understand. Our overall experience with the script, the final product, and with Fred Passmore himself were way beyond what any of us had expected and we will definitely look to his work again in the future." <br />
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Here is the film so that you may enjoy their efforts!<br />
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-ultimate-gift/" target="_blank">Go here to get all the details on the script</a> and get the soundtrack. Remember, their version was an adaptation, edited, and did not use the soundtrack that I make available. The actual script is different in places and the soundtrack supplies every bit of music and sound effects needed to make your performance hilarious and more effective.Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-64873704834337835752012-12-07T13:06:00.001-08:002019-11-25T10:51:26.742-08:00Popular, Easy-To-Do Christmas Skits!If you are looking desperately for a short Christmas skit you can do that will amaze -and touch- your audience, you have been blessed to be led to this page! We have some of the most popular short Christmas skits to be found anywhere on the web, all for free. There are soundtrack CDs available to buy that will make your performance more effective, and easier. Some are of our unique "Play/Act" format, with no lines to learn. Others supply the music and sound effects called for in the scripts. Read some <a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/testimonials/" target="_blank">user testimonials here</a>!<br />
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Here they are, <b>click on the titles</b> to read:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/stormy-night-holy-night/" target="_blank">"Stormy Night, Holy Night"</a></span><br />
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A new 18-minute "No Lines To Learn" Christmas script with soundtrack... and it only takes TWO people to perform! A father and teen daughter take refuge in their basement from a coming storm. The storm building in the young girl's mind and heart, stemming from the loss of her mother over a year ago, coincides with the tornado that hits the town. Featuring another powerful song written and sung by songwriter Archie Jordan, this easy-to-do mini-play is full of drama and has a touching end that will move you. Read the script here, and order the soundtrack that has all the narration, professional sound effects and music!<br />
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(This short play is part of the longer play "Assignment: Comfort And Joy!" It has been isolated to be performed by itself here.)<br />
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praying for more to eat than what he has, a can of vienna sausages and
crackers. An unexpected visitor who is worse off than he is helps him to
learn that giving what you can is the path to blessing.
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-narrated-nativity/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">The Narrated Nativity</span></a><br />
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Want to do a short traditional Christmas Nativity play, but with no lines to learn? Use this script and soundtrack CD, which supplies all of the narration, background music and sound effects on the CD! The four scenes are: The Annunciation, The Angel Tells The Shepherds, The Shepherds Find The Baby, and Simeon and Anna In The Temple. Each one runs about 5 minutes, for <b>a total of 20 minutes</b>. Click the above title to read those scenes and order the CD soundtrack. You could separate each scene with live Christmas singing, if you wish!<br />
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-ultimate-gift/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">"The Ultimate Gift"</span></a><br />
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<i>(Soundtrack key: NO LINES TO LEARN, CD supplies the narration, background music and sound effects.)</i><br />
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The three-part comedic skit entitled "The Ultimate Gift" is an <b>18 minute presentation,</b> you can do the skits and present live singing in between each part if you wish. Synopsis: At a meeting of a technology company days before Christmas, three inventors present their inventions for the next year's "Ultimate Gift." In each of the three five-to-six-minute skit sequences, a way-out device is demonstrated that causes havoc on the group, with truly hysterical results! A cleaning lady that is present shares with them what the ultimate gift really is, and how to receive it. Full of humor, funny action and deep meaning, but with no lines to learn, these short series of skits will excite your actors and tickle the viewers. Click the above title to read the script and order the CD soundtrack for "The Ultimate Gift"!<br />
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SHORTER SKITS:<br />
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<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/the-great-church-robbery/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">"The Great Church Robbery"</span></a><br />
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Inspired by "How The Grinch Stole Christmas, this is a short yet powerful presentation guaranteed to bring a smile to their lips and a tear to their eyes! It can be done as a dramatic reading or acted out to the recording or live narration. Done by many for Christmas, it can be done at any time for a short presentation if you want something simple but very moving. Another <b>great last-minute skit</b> since it can be acted out to the narrated recording! <b>6 minutes.</b><br />
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Our all-time most popular short Christmas script!<br />
<a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/seasons-beatings-live-from-downtown/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">"Live From Downtown"</span></a><br />
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Looking around for the perfect short comedy Christmas skit for that holiday banquet or service? Well, look no more! Here is the script for one that's 10 to 12 minutes, that can use 13 or more people (8 actors and a group of carolers). This script is just right if you're looking for a short but funny (and meaningful) Christmas presentation. It has been our most popular short Christmas skit so far. Check it out!<br />
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This one can be done simply by just two people!<br />
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The Holiday Helpline is set up to help people facing despair, despondency and depression during the holidays. But without the Lord, what hope can the counselor give? What if he's worse off than the callers? Funny and effective, with a powerful salvation scene. A short, VERY easy to do skit that needs only one person onstage (with the script on a laptop), and one offstage on a microphone! <b>This may be the ultimate last-minute Christmas skit</b>! 8-10 minutes.<br />
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This one is a favorite of those that have done it!<br />
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Under observation by the unseen angel assigned to him, department store clerk Nick is drafted to be a fill-in Santa. Enduring demands and abuse by the kids in line, his holiday cheer melts like a snowflake on a griddle. But then he gets the best present he ever received, from the most unlikely source; a little girl on his knee who shows him where the true joy of Christmas comes from. Kids and adults can be part of this one! 8-10 minutes.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">"The Cowboy Carl and Pal the Wonderdog Radio Christmas Special" (to be posted soon)</span><br />
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Read the hilarious two-person script, "Cowboy Carl and Pal the Wonder Dog's Radio Christmas Special," by clicking the title. This one is different, in that you get to produce a "live radio show" right in front of the audience! It also combines the fun of a puppet skit by making one of the characters a puppeteer. You've never seen -or performed- a skit as unique as this one! About 15 minutes long.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Looking for longer full-length plays, but still with no lines to learn? Keep reading! </b></span><br />
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Of course, if you are wanting to do a full play, we have those as well; ranging from 40 minutes all the way to 80 minutes, in our unique "no lines to learn" narrated format. They have been extremely popular with visitors, and literally many thousands of churches have done them with fantastic success. <a href="http://christianskitscripts.com/wp/script-page/" target="_blank">Go to the script page</a> to see them!Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-41077477829693312132012-11-06T12:27:00.003-08:002012-11-07T18:53:25.471-08:00Another "Guy With The Cardboard Christ" video<br />
I found another recent live performance of one of my skit scripts on Godtube, performed by NLBC's Shepherds Drama Team on 10/14/12. I assume that is the New Life Baptist Church, but I'm not sure... however I do know that it is located in Hudson, Michigan since they ordered and used the soundtrack CD that goes with it. They did a great job with it; their acting was top notch, and they delivered every line perfectly. Enjoy!<br />
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In case you want to do this yourself, get the script here: <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/cardboard.htm">http://www.christianskitscripts.com/cardboard.htm</a><br />
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Watch <a href="http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=0JMJCMNU">The Guy with the Cardboard Christ</a> from <a href="http://www.godtube.com/jhousler">jhousler</a> on <a href="http://www.godtube.com/">GodTube</a>.<br />
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Update: Here is another one I found online! They also did a good job of it: <a href="http://youtu.be/XeItNo-rk4w">http://youtu.be/XeItNo-rk4w</a>Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-4541269304499431502012-10-24T08:02:00.001-07:002012-11-06T12:42:13.119-08:00"The Telltale Talent" FilmWell, the fine folks at Rentz Baptist Church in Rentz, GA have been at it again! You may recall the first film they made, "The Soul Hunt," based on my skit script "Assignment: Witness!" The blog entry about it can be <a href="http://letsskitbusy.blogspot.com/2011/11/soul-hunt-film.html">read here</a>, and you can view the film as well. This year, for their big wild game dinner event, they have filmed and produced another of my scripts, this time "The Telltale Talent." (<a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/talent.htm" target="_blank">Read the script for it here</a>, it is great to perform in your own church, and raise awareness of the need for volunteers.)<br />
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Director Steve Knight and the members of the men's hunting fellowship, as well as others at the church, have gone all out and created a 20 minute movie of the script, going so far as to film at night in the town's local cemetery for the climactic scene! You may view the film below; but if you would like to show it or "The Soul Hunt" as your church, contact me for a copy on DVD. http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=KY6P7WNX <script src="http://www.godtube.com/embed/source/ky6p7wnx.js?w=400&h=255&ap=false&sl=true&title=true" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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Watch <a href="http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=KY6P7WNX">The Telltale Talent</a> on <a href="http://www.godtube.com/">GodTube</a>.Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-80339243612470568282012-10-10T10:52:00.002-07:002012-10-10T10:53:22.860-07:00Halloween Alternative Event Skits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Halloween... what's a Christian to do with it? <br />
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Some few, remembering their own innocent childhood fun, celebrate it with their kids, creating new memories. <br />
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But generally believers fall into one of two camps. Either they ignore it, wishing it would go away, or they severely lambast it and condemn those that paticipate in it in any way. Neither reaction is particularly effective for reaching people with the gospel message during the season. As another, more positive option, many churches have "Fall Festivals," "Hallelujah Nights," "Harvest Parties," and so on, as Halloween Alternative events. Many parents, Christian or not, are looking for safe places to take their kids on Halloween to avoid the dangers of trick-or-treating, and the local church harvest festival event is often the place they go, or might consider taking their kids to.<br />
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The goal is, to make the event fun and a part of the October theme, without going too far one way or the other. One extreme is to ignore the Halloween season completely and make the event just a fair-oriented event or special church service. That's not too attractive to those wanting only a safer, but still fun, place to go. On the other side of the fence is the church that has a Haunted House or Trail or even a "Hell House." Those aren't attractive to those looking for a less scary atmosphere.<br />
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The best and most well-attended events are those that make the kids feel that they aren't missing out on Halloween, but are without the usual horror and occult overtones. Pumpkins, fall leaves, and other decorations traditionally associated with fall and harvest, will help make the event fit in with the season and make it fun. Skits and drama can be the part of the event that contain the "gospel outreach" elements that are so important. <br />
Looking for "anti-Halloween" skits to convince people of how bad it is?<br />
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Sorry, you won't find them here. Those kinds of skits turn off the very people you want to reach. The skits here are perfect for Ocotober events, and not only fit it nicely, but come with a strong Biblical message.<br />
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These are written in such a way that the spookiness and scariness are not treated as foreign themes, but are recognized and used as a powerful and integral part of the method of sharing a positive message.<br />
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Here's an email from a script user who had this to say...<br />
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Fred,<br />
Sometime a week or two before Halloween, the Rabun Creek Baptist Church will be doing your script "Tricks or Treats: Scare vs Share."I think it will be a big help with our advertising for volunteers for "Trunk or Treat" this year, hosted by our church. Hopefully, this will entice more of our church people who are against it to actually support it and help by decorating a trunk! Last year was our first year doing trunk or treat and we had over 300 kids stop in! Talk about an outreach opportunity! Thank you!<br />
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-Andrea Creasy<br />
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The Claridon Christian Fellowship Church will be performing your script, "Tricks or Treats: Scare vs Share" on Friday, October 26.<br />
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This skit is perfect for our annual Harvest Festival. Sure beats hiring expensive entertainment as we have in the past. It's very funny and cleverly written. I like the fact that your scripts address Halloween head-on by using it to bring a postive message. Thank you for putting your work out there and making it free! <br />
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God Bless!<br />
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Here are some of the scripts that would be perfect for a Fall Festival:<br />
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No lines to learn! All the action in this short 19-minute play is performed to the narration (with music and effects) on the Soundtrack CD. A man is spending a stormy night at home by himself. When he thinks that an escaped convict is lurking outside, he forgets the Bible lesson on fear he was studying, and panics. A comedy of terrors results, as circumstances conspire to bring him to the brink of a nervous breakdown. Perfect for Fall Festivals and Halloween Alternative events!<br />
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In <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/talent.htm" target="_blank">"The Telltale Talent,"</a> the main character is watching an old Frankenstein movie on TV when he falls asleep and has a dream sent by God, and part of the events unfold in a creepy graveyard! An angel takes him to the Cemetery of Buried Talents, where he learns about the effects of neglecting to use one's God-given talents for His Kingdom. It ends up with a powerful message about our personal responsibility to work for the Lord using the tools He has given us. One of the most popular skits here for Halloween alternative events or October services!<br />
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In <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/tongueintro.htm" target="_blank">"Attack of the Monster Tongue,"</a> the spirit of gossip is personified as a rampaging creature straight from an old 50's sci-fi horror flick. A tale is told around town about the pastor of a church, growing and mutating as it spreads. Finally, the horror is stopped as the source is confronted, and the Monster Tongue is silenced by the Word of God! <br />
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In <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/creature.htm" target="_blank">"The Creature In The Closet,"</a> a parable about the dangers of harboring a grudge, a man finds that hiding a grudge monster in his closet is a hazardous thing to do. About the harmful effects of unforgiveness, this skit is funny, with a hair-raising confrontation that ends in a touching reconciliation.<br />
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In <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/tricksortreats.htm" target="_blank">"Tricks or Treats"</a> the question of how to use Halloween as a witnessing opportunity is addressed in a light way, and it takes place on Halloween night in the script. It's Scare vs Share as a man and wife disagree about the way to greet the kids, with a hapless little old lady from next door as the victim of the conflict!<br />
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<a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/hindrance.htm" target="_blank">"Assignment: Hindrance"</a> portrays the trials and triumphs experienced by two demons who have been given the job of tripping up Christians. What makes them happy, and what makes them upset, reveals the ways that Christians either make their job easier or more difficult.<br />
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<a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/thebox.htm" target="_blank">"The Crate Escape!"</a> is a mini-play about 15-20 minutes long that demonstrates the traps that the devil can ensnare people with. A helpless fellow that fell for one learns, after seeing the futility of various human efforts, how that the only freedom we can have is through the liberating power of the Word of God. Go to this page to see it performed by a youth group who did it up right! It will inspire you to do it too.<br />
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Each of these skit scripts use an element of fear to make strong statements about the overcoming power available through Jesus Christ. Showing that the Spirit He has given us, which is not a Spirit of fear, can overcome things in this life that are scary, is a worthy goal. Being afraid of even touching on scary situations in your skits, shows that fear itself has already conquered you in your desire to witness effectively. <br />
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Want something different? Go to our <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/scriptpage1.htm" target="_blank">Script Page</a> to see everything we have to offer!<br />
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Any of these scripts would add greatly to your Halloween Alternative event with just the right amount of seasonal spookiness and spiritual truth. Have a special Drama night, with several of these skits done back to back or as part of an overall program. Or do one of them in between the events and songs in your concert. Your attendees will enjoy it and go home with the message lingering in their minds and hearts long afterward. <br />
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How To Use The Skits<br />
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"Great," you say. "I'm convinced. But I need a longer play than the 8-10 minute scripts here."<br />
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No problem! Just do several of them! Two or even three of them, separated by a song, followed by a short message from the pastor or youth pastor, would make a whole program, in a "variety show" format. Your emcee or host can even be a "Rod Serling" type of character, with each skit presented as a vignette on a theme that he presents. The overall program could be called "The Spiritual Zone," using music from the "Twilight Zone" TV show. Sounds like fun, doesn't it?Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-48279387082306347122012-05-02T08:05:00.003-07:002012-05-02T08:05:23.084-07:00Mother's Day Skit TestimonialsIt's always better to read what others are saying about someone's material, other than the author. Here are some word-for-word testimonial emails from people that have used my Mother's Day script "Mama's Close Call." It's not too late to do it for your church or Mother-Daughter Banquet! Read on to see what they're saying:<br />
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Hello Fred,<br />
I must say I thoroughly enjoyed both reading and performing your skit "Mama's Close Call." It was truly awesome. The congregation gave rave reviews afterwards. The sound effects CD was absolutely smashing. I have been writing plays for my church for approximately 13 years. I am working on my master's degree at the school of the arts in California (Motion Pictures and Television) to learn how to convert plays into screenplays. I am working on a school project and didn't have time to write one for the church for Mother's Day, that's when I searched the internet. When I read your material I was really impressed. I had so much fun doing your skit, that we will be using more of your scripts throughout the year. I usually do two major performances during the year (Christmas and Easter). Looking forward to doing business with you in the future. God Bless you!<br />
-Faye Knight<br />
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Dear Fred,<br />
The Sanctuary of Savannah in Savannah, GA performed your script, "Mama's Close Call" on Sunday, May 13. The skit was an absolute delight! Our ladies performed it perfectly and we all loved it! Can't wait to do more of your skits! Thanks so much for this ministry-- God certainly put you in our lives to assist with our ministry!<br />
-Letha Hammond<br />
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Fred,<br />
We did your "Mama's Close Call"skit for a "Celebration of Women" Banquet we had last May 7. We purchased the soundtrack CD, not really thinking that it would make much difference, but were we ever wrong! It added so much humor to the skit; especially the can-can music! It was hilarious! We also performed the skit on Sunday, May 8, for the entire church; to give you an idea of it's success--our Pastor, Randy Damron, had a hard time getting himself together to preach afterward! The whole congregation was literally in tears, from laughing! We will definitely be using more of your stuff!! Thanks,<br />
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-Terrie Stevens Jubilee Christian Assembly Pikeville, Kentucky<br />
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Fred,<br />
We just performed your "Mama's Close Call" skit for our ladies mother/daughter banquet at the New Life Christian Center in Lancaster, OH. We had 140 women attend. It met with great success and was hysterical. I wrote and directed drama for years, and I've written many humorous skits. Yours are superb! We know God had a sense of humor because he created people like you and me!! At 65 I've slowed down and now prefer to just perform in skits. I'm thrilled with your quality and that you share them for free. God bless you for your creativity and the greatest of all, for using it for our Lord Jesus Christ!<br />
-Arlene Speakman<br />
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Here is the script for "Mama's Close Call" for you to read yourself: <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/momskit.htm" target="_blank">http://www.christianskitscripts.com/momskit.htm</a>. Also, you will enjoy the sequel, <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/spirfitmom.htm" target="_blank">"Mama Knows Best!"</a>Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-270522339576194352012-04-13T17:35:00.009-07:002014-02-27T11:03:22.986-08:00New Easter Script: "The Legacy"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_PUBGecoiRP10dq32N0E8-Zv2R9zjUyK_h54bWxRlyEc729Yqs8Qfi0TQif-kz1lm79QxnLp8tvF-entG6atmDcfbkJxlX_B9_XahnlSGmXkL672lwRL7RGykzRqs9NCJf2UVW28g9NZ/s1600/legacy_promo.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_PUBGecoiRP10dq32N0E8-Zv2R9zjUyK_h54bWxRlyEc729Yqs8Qfi0TQif-kz1lm79QxnLp8tvF-entG6atmDcfbkJxlX_B9_XahnlSGmXkL672lwRL7RGykzRqs9NCJf2UVW28g9NZ/s400/legacy_promo.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731050194290082594" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 389px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
Like my most popular Christmas plays, this has NO lines to learn! Written for Easter, but good for Mother's Day or anytime, this easy-to-do 52-minute script with narrative soundtrack presents a powerful message about Jesus' obedience to His Father, and His atoning sacrifice, in the form of a dream of a young man on the verge of an important decision. His believing mother's prayers for her son result in a life-changing experience that will touch your audience!<br />
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<a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/the_legacy.htm">Click here to read the script </a>and listen to an audio preview of the soundtrack; OR, <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/the_legacy_plot_page.htm">click here</a> to read a shorter story outline, so you will know if you like it before reading the whole thing.<br />
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While I do have some plays on the site that can be used for Easter, such as "Jerusalem's Most Wanted," and several others, I have never written one specifically focusing on the events of the cross. There are many plays out there that recount the events of Good Friday and Easter in very accurate ways, and many churches do the traditional re-enactments. What could I do that would add to that? I wanted to do one that was like some of my others, in our unique "Play/Act" format, which has all the narration, music and sound effects on the soundtrack CD, meaning that there were no lines to learn. These kind on our site are very popular for Christmas... but writing one for Easter was problematic. The Nativity is much easier to depict than the crucifixion. Many smaller churches have less people and room on stage than is needed for a large-scale production of the events of the cross, which can be difficult to pull off.<br />
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This means that if I did do a narrated CD for the events, that many smaller churches would not be able to do it. If they could do an Easter play portraying the events, chances are they have already done so or are planning on it, and another script would not be needed. I struggled with a way to do a meaningful and moving play based on Easter events that could be done by smaller churches as well, with the CD making it easier to learn. After much thought and prayer, I believe I have come up with a workable yet dramatic idea that revolves around the action surrounding the Lord's suffering and triumph, that allows for a narrated soundtrack, and a smaller cast and stage. This is done by having the audience see only the reactions of the main character, as he witnesses several parts of the Biblical events. We, as the audience, only hear the sounds of the scourging and crucifixion, as the young man sees it happening in front of him, looking toward the audience.<br />
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The scenes he sees are brought to life by the narration, music and effects, and we see the impact it has on him and the Biblical characters with him as they watch, the action they see "offstage" in the direction of the audience watching them. Make sense? What they are seeing is happening in the direction of the audience, so the audience sees up close the character's reactions to it. The soundtrack will make it sound real, and it will be brought to life in their imaginations. The story is more about the impact the events have on the young man, than an actual re-enactment on stage.<br />
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Oh, by the way, the present-day part of the play itself will not refer to any particular time-period that it takes place during. Although the scenes in the dream are from the events of the crucifixion, the play can be done any time, not only at Easter, and would work equally well as a Mother's Day drama, since the mother's prayers are primarily responsible for the conviction the son experiences. It will also speak to sons and daughters of praying mothers. So, it could work equally well for Easter, Mother's Day or any time!Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-7765817330146766052012-01-10T12:13:00.001-08:002012-01-10T12:17:56.339-08:001-minute Skit Bit: "Faults Prophecy"<div align="center"><a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/candyboxsmall.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 136px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/candyboxsmall.jpg" /></a>"Faults Prophecy"<br /><br />copyight 2002 by Fred Passmore<br /><br /><br /><div align="left">(Adapted from our national one-minute radio program, "You Gotta Laugh!")<br /><br />Listen to a <a href="http://www.primeexample.com/yougottalaugh/ygl03.wma">Windows Media file</a> of this program for inspiration!<br /><br />(Play the Skit Bits music open as the players come onto the stage and take their positions.)<br /><br />(If you are using the Supplemental Skit Trax CD, begin Track #34, the standard skitbit open music. This CD is available on the site, <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/faultsprophecy.htm">on the script page for this skit.)<br /></a><br />(Two guys are standing at a table packing various items in cardboard boxes. One of them, Bill, after working a few moments, stretches and shakes his hands as if they are tired.)<br /><br />Bill: "I feel like taking a break. Think I'll see what my horoscope says for today..."<br /><br />(He picks up a newspaper and sits down to read it.)<br /><br />Jerry: "You mean horriblescope! Bill, you shouldn't be looking to some superstition to know your future! You should trust the Lord and read His Word!<br /><br />Bill: "Now, let's not get into all that religious stuff again, Jerry."<br /><br />Jerry: "But astrology IS a religion! It's people trusting in the stars instead of the Son...the Son of God!<br /><br />Bill: I'm not gonna put my trust in someone I don't know. But Madame Seer has a fortune-telling place right here in town!"<br /><br />Jerry: "Bill, remember the boss said we have to have all orders filled before noon."<br /><br />Bill: "Aw, you're doing okay with it."<br /><br />Jerry: "Thanks a lot." (He keeps working.)<br /><br />Bill: "Let's see, Virgo, Libra... here it is; Pices! Listen to this, Madame Seer is always right on the money!"<br /><br />Jerry: "Bill, they're giving the same reading for millions of people! It's impossible! If it's ever right it's just dumb luck."<br /><br />Bill: "Then today must be my lucky day! Listen: 'You will experience a life-changing event today. Your work will finally be rewarded. Watch for an unexpected door to open."<br /><br />(A door opens and the Boss, Mr. Boyle, charges in.)<br /><br />The Boss: (Shouting angrily.) "Bill!<br /><br />(Bill jumps up, startled and guilty, trashing the newpaper and trying to hide it.)<br /><br />Bill: "Mr. Boyle!"<br /><br />The Boss: "Caught you goofing off again! YOU'RE FIRED!"<br /><br />(If you are using the Supplemental Skit Trax CD, begin Track #35, the standard skitbit close music.)<br /><br />(Music out: "Skit Bits Music Close" Hint: Play the outro music IMMEDIATELY upon the delivery of the last line for maximum impact! Nothing kills a funny moment faster than a flubbed or delayed musical cue! Have the actors beat it offstage as quickly also, as the music begins.)<br /><br />END </div><br /><br /><div align="left">This short skit underlines the futility of chasing after predictions, and highlights the way that we influence our destinies by our actions. By loafing on the job, Bill inadvertantly fulfills the generic prediction in a negative way.</div></div>Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-67084574882004184622011-12-22T06:33:00.000-08:002012-10-24T07:58:43.149-07:00"A Day To Remember" short filmStephen Ridley made this short film based on my dramatic skit script of the same title. <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/daytoremember.htm">Read the original here.</a> Great work, Stephen!<br />
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Here is what Stephen posted on his website about the film... it does contain spoilers, so please watch the film first then read the details.<br />
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“A Day to Remember” is a story about a man named Mike who falls into a position where many people would feel anger toward God, but he doesn’t. Mike assures Jeff that he has complete faith in God, and that he trusts Him to use Mike to do His will. Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Does that mean that if we follow God, only good things will happen to us on earth? Absolutely not. But our time on earth is NOTHING compared to our time in Heaven. We are here to glorify the Lord and do His will, and our reward is eternal life with Him in Heaven. 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Fulfilling God’s plan for us is the greatest thing we can do, and whatever sufferings we may endure should have no effect on our faith in Him. 1 Peter 4:16 says, “However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.” God has chosen us to serve Him, what higher honor can there be? Doing God’s will is our ultimate goal. Paul wrote to the church of Philippi about remaining in his faith through sufferings. Philippians 1:18-21 says, “(18) But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, (19) for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. (21) For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”<br />
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God chose to save Mike from the tragedy of the twin towers, because he had a different purpose for him. Many lives were lost in the collapse of the buildings, but just like Mike had faith in God’s sovereignty in the face of trial, we too can trust that God has a reason for even tragedies like this. This video shows the importance of having faith in God. Everything He does has a purpose, whether it may seem like it or not. My mother once used the analogy that we are driving in a car and God is in a helicopter. We only see what is right in front of us, but God sees the entire road. So whenever you encounter hard times, maintain your faith in the Lord and know that all things have a purpose.<br />
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UPDATE: Stephen has sent me some details on the making of the movie, below:<br />
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Behind the Scenes of “A Day to Remember”<br />
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I’ve had a love for filmmaking ever since I was seven years old. I have made several videos in the past, but this was my first dramatic video, and I learned a lot while filming it. I asked a couple of my friends to come film the video at my old school. When one of them was unable to show up, we were forced to reschedule. We decided to film at my friend’s church. Unfortunately, I had no idea what I was doing. I asked my other friend to film it all the way through several times, and I planned to just fit everything together with all the different angles. The problem was, we never did anything the same way. In one take, I was saying a line while taking my jacket off, and in the other, I was saying my line was adjusting my tie. Everything was all mixed up and it looked terrible. As much as it pained me to say it, we needed to do it again. We weren’t able to use the church again, because it was being used. So we went back to my old school, and used a room upstairs. Everything was working perfectly, the scenes were looking good and we had just two scenes left. All of the sudden, my camera cut off. It wouldn’t turn on, even with new batteries. So we had to reschedule yet again. Being in college and all of my friends having different schedules, this was no easy task. But I was determined that this would be the last day of filming. I drew out every scene and how I wanted it to be shot, I got a new camera, we had the room ready, everything seemed to be going as planned. However, when it comes to my videos, I am a bit of a perfectionist, especially with this one. I realized I would never be happy with how the video looked unless I could get behind the camera myself. So I decided to cast someone else to play my part, and we rescheduled once again.<br />
It was hard not to be discouraged after so many failed attempts. I had never had so much trouble with a video before, but I trusted that God had a purpose for what was going on, just like the video says! I got in touch with Anthony Dimaria, who is just as passionate about acting as I am with filmmaking. He has been in many videos, including ones that have won contests! So finally, on December 13, we set out to film once more. It took a few hours, but we finally completed it! Anthony’s mom even made barbecue for our lunch break! I immediately made my way home and finished editing that night. Taylor Clyde, who played Mike, wrote the music for the credits and the video was finally finished. I was so eager to upload the video that I was a tad late for work (probably not the best decision). I have learned a lot while making the video, especially that I need to use microphones next time! But I’m pleased with how it turned out and I hope everyone enjoys it! Hopefully it is a good reminder of the sovereignty of God and His love for us all!<br />
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Thanks again to Mr. Passmore for providing outstanding scripts for young filmmakers like me!<br />
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-Stephen Ridley<br />
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Others have sent me video of their performance of this script.<a href="http://letsskitbusy.blogspot.com/2010/09/day-to-remember-911-skit.html"> Here is one</a> from a past entry.Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-784970212612910233.post-18284680478166824402011-11-15T07:50:00.000-08:002016-08-30T05:59:43.714-07:00"The Soul Hunt" filmSteven Knight made this film, adapted from my skit script "Assignment: Witness!" for his church hunting fellowship. Excellent work! I love seeing films people make of my material, and this is the most ambitious so far.<br />
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Click the link below to view it on Godtube!<br />
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Steven had this to say about the making of the film:<br />
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Our church made a movie for our annual Wild Game Supper, so we took the<br />
"Assignment: Witness" skit and adapted it to a turkey hunt, to fit our<br />
outdoors theme. All of the "actors" are active members of our Brotherhood<br />
ministry, and includes Sunday School teachers, as well as Sunday School<br />
Director, Brotherhood Director, and Chairman of Deacons.<br />
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We know for sure of one teenage girl who was saved after the movie<br />
premier, and we have heard several other reports of people who have been<br />
touched by the message. Thanks, Fred, for an awesome skit, and allowing<br />
us to use this to share the Gospel.<br />
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Steve Knight<br />
Director, "The Soul Hunt"<br />
Rentz Baptist Church<br />
2011<br />
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Read the original <a href="http://www.christianskitscripts.com/witness.htm">skit script here</a>.Fred Passmorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646631782558255376noreply@blogger.com0