We hope you enjoy our selection of monologue drama scripts for Lent and Easter.
Puzzled at Passover
Character: MARTHA, sister of Lazarus, marvels at the events surrounding Lazarus’ resurrection and the effects it has on Jesus and those who oppose him.
Bible References: John 11-12: 19; Matthew 21:1-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19: 29-47
Performance Time: 5 minutes
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Malchus–Man with the Miracle Ear
Character: MALCHUS, servant of the High Priest Caiaphas, recounts his experience with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane after Peter cut off his ear.
Bible References: Matthew 26: 3-5, 47-68; Mark 14:43-65; Luke 22:47-53, 63-71; John 11:49-51, 18:1-24
Performance Time: 7-10 minutes
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Mary at the Cross
Character: Mary, the mother of Jesus reflects on the miraculous birth and ministry of her Son, struggles with the injustice of the cross, and chooses to believe that God will use it to bring salvation.
Bible References: John 19:25-27; Matthew 1:18-2:13; Luke 1:26-56; 2:1-52
Performance Time: 7 minutes
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Mary Magdalene at the Tomb
Character: MARY MAGDALENE reflects on the horrors of the crucifixion and then marvels at the wonders of the resurrection.
Bible References: Matthew 27, 28; Mark 15, 16; Luke 23, 24; John 19, 20
Performance Time: 9 minutes
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Peter the Perplexed
Character: PETER shares his confusion about what happened the night Jesus was arrested and condemned to die.
Bible References: Matthew 26: 17-74, 28: 1-10; Mark 14: 10-72, 16: 1-8; Luke 22:1-62, 24: 1-14; John 13: 1-38, 20: 1-10, 21: 1-23
Performance Time: 15 minutes
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