The Greatest Drama Ever Lived!
God did more than promise a Redeemer: He sent His own Son, Jesus, to be that Redeemer.
The incredible drama surrounding God’s Easter plan led to
* Disbelief . . . denial . . . doubt . . .
* Conflict . . . confusion . . . crucifixion . . .
* Rejection . . . ridicule . . . resurrection!
Performance Time: 45-60 minutes, depending on optional ending and musical selections
Cast Members: 28 for general use; 25 for Lent; 26 for Easter
Two Narrators: 1 male and 1 female
Setting: Current with flashbacks to Bible times
People Like Us: Eden and Beyond invites us to see ourselves through 14 engaging drama duos of key Bible characters who experience conflicts and surprises as they live out God’s overall plan of redemption.
“It’s SO good!!! I saw People Like Us in an Off-Broadway theatre in New York City, and I am thrilled that it’s being republished. Rhyme used to be the foundation of theatre. This reminds us why. It gives familiar stories new life and shifts our focus. With two characters per scene, it emphasizes that Scripture is about relationships and portrays the big picture of redemption in a short time, a valuable feature in a society inundated with sound bites.”
Rich Swingle, stage and film actor, writer, and director
www.RichDrama.com
“People Like Us: Eden and Beyond is a collection of beautifully written short scenes that tell familiar stories in a unique way. Requiring simple staging, these artful, humorous, and insightful scenes are enjoyable for all ages. As we watch the characters wrestle with temptation, doubt, trust, jealousy, deceit, forgiveness, and redemption, it becomes very clear that they are indeed People Like Us.”
Dr. Brian Maxwell
Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Indiana Wesleyan University
Formerly Professor and Theatre Director at Clarks Summit University
Looking for a shorter Easter sketch?
Invite your church or small group to relive the emotions and events that led to the cross and the empty tomb through these short but powerful Easter drama scripts.
Expect eternal impact!
More Lent and Easter scripts to come. Be sure to check back later.
*Scripts marked with asterisks are available only through Lillenas Drama because of prior publication agreements
