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CHRISTMAS Supersedes COVID

Posted on by Janelle

Christmas tree with covid ornamentCHRISTMAS supersedes COVID! Conditions were also messy when Christ entered our world as a helpless baby. His birth shattered stereotypes and unnerved religious and political powers. From the beginning, they were out to get rid of this Universe-Creator, History-Maker, and Eternity-Re-shaper who was born in a manger. 

Yet, Jesus Christ overcame all their plots to undermine and do away with him. Instead, He defeated death and offers eternal life to all who believe. 

Christmas points to redemption and hope. Both are desperately needed today. How about sharing one or more of these easy-to-socially-distance monologues or two-voice dramas that point COVID-discouraged people to the Hope-Giver for whom Christmas is named?

Hope Beyond Covid

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Fall FoliageCOVID-19, a tiny, unseen microbe, ambushed us in 2020. Suddenly, masks, social distancing, and sheltering in place became mandated norms. As we seek ways to cope with and overcome this worldwide pandemic, AlphaStar Drama offers easily produced monologues and two-voice sketches as well as a brand new haiku trilogy of hope.

Until November 21, 2020, scripts are half-price if you use the code FALL50 at checkout.

Perform them live, live stream them on YouTube, or share them on Zoom to shine God’s light and hope in a refreshing and re-connecting way. Enjoy!

HOPE BEYOND COVID–HAIKU TRILOGY

Worldwide pandemic–
Swift transmission. Unknown cure. 
Fear-fractured future.

Life as we knew it–
Gone. Changed. Troubled times ahead.
Where can we find hope? 

As darkness deepens,
We find refuge in Jesus–
God’s bright Morning Star.

© Patricia Souder, 2020

Seeing Ourselves as Others See Us

Posted on by Patricia Souder

O wad some Power the giftie gie us

To see oursels as ithers see us!

Robert Burns’ poetic words charmed their way into my soul in sophomore English. I still hear them when a mirror reveals a piece of kale stuck between my teeth or a splash of spaghetti sauce on my shirt when I come home after a dinner meeting.

Like a mirror, drama reveals our flaws. Alpha Star Drama specializes in sketches of Bible characters that use humor and poetic language to help us see our foibles so we can find solutions to life’s messy situations. Read through the drama sketches for free at www.AlphaStarDrama.com. Figure out how you can use them as creative starters for small groups, youth activities, or outreach ministries.

HARVEST SPECIAL: From now through October 31, all individual Old Testament ASD scripts are half price.

HARVEST BONUS: For every two scripts purchased, you get a FREE copy of “What’s Wrong With Vegetables?” It’s a fun script that deals with attitudes, obedience, and worship. Add it to your cart and use the code VEGGIES at checkout. Enjoy!

 

S’more Free Scripts

Posted on by Patricia Souder

marshmallows over campfire

Summer's a great time to use short, easy-to-prepare drama sketches to spark conversation in the backyard or around a campfire. It's also a good time to energize your fall start-up activities. Why not consider a FREE SCRIPT from ALPHASTAR DRAMA to open discussions of eternal significance this season? Use the coupon code SMORES when you check out.

What’s Wrong With Vegetables?

CAIN repeatedly asks this question as he argues with ADAM about appropriate sacrifices. The humorous exchange helps all of us examine what’s really involved in pleasing God. View Script Details

We’re Gonna Miss That Boat!

This sketch provides many chuckles as ZEB and SOPHIE MAE, Noah’s hillbilly neighbors, make fun of his boat. Their dialogue sparks discussions about obeying God in an antagonistic culture. View Script Details

Emmaus Road Stranger

CLEOPAS and the OTHER TRAVELER talk about how their distress over Jesus’ crucifixion almost blinded them to the greatest opportunity of their lives. Their “what if” questions are ones we also need to ask. View Script Details

I Can’t See!

ZACCHAEUS asks a WOMAN IN THE CROWD to move so he can see Jesus. The WOMAN refuses and instead derides ZACCHAEUS as a person Jesus would never want to meet. This sketch leads to discussion about the kind of people Jesus cares about. View Script Details

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To receive ONE of these five featured scripts for free, add it to your cart and enter the coupon code “SMORES” when you check out.

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No Time!

VERA and HOLDA represent the ten bridesmaids chosen to light the way for the bridegroom to take his bride home. HOLDA’s plaintive cry, “No time… no time at all… when the time comes,” is a wake-up call. Christ is coming back, and the time to get ready is now. View Script Details

Trying to Impress God

Posted on by Patricia Souder
Actors performing a sketch
Adam and Cain in “What’s Wrong With Vegetables?”

“What’s Wrong With Vegetables?” includes a hilarious exchange between Cain and Adam about trying to impress God with prize vegetables, but it also opens open doors to discuss what really matters to God.

I hope you’ll find a way to use it or one of the other free scripts featured in this Free Fall Audio Impact Special.

The picture of Broadway actor George Merritt portraying Adam and Isi from Nigeria portraying Cain at the CITA (Christians in Theatre Arts) Conference in Toronto brings back delightful memories of their rich, resonant voices and interaction. Wish you’d been there!