One-acts vary in length from 15 minutes to over an hour, but they all fall in that middle category between skits and full-length plays — and, of course, are performed in one act rather than with an intermission. (The time estimates given are very approximate!)
The Day Between
We talk about the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, but there was an entire day in between the two. What do you do when everything you believed in seems to end?
Easter ~ approx. 20 min ~ Beginner-Friendly ~ 4-7 actor flexible cast size
It’s Easter
When Charlie takes his pastor’s Easter challenge literally, it’s more than his group home staff is ready for!
Dramatic Comedy ~ approx 20 min ~ One-Act ~ 4-8+ actor flexible cast size
The Light Shines in the Darkness
A unique multilingual presentation of how — and why — Jesus came on that first Christmas. (For free show-specific music and help with recording your chosen languages over it, email us at playtime@jesterandbard.com.)
Christmas ~ Pantomime ~ Approx. 25 min. ~ ELL-friendly ~ 5-12 actor flexible cast size
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Come explore Bethlehem — with your fellow sheep!
Christmas ~ approx. 30 min. ~ Immersive ~ 9+ actor flexible cast size
The Mother’s Tale
The Christmas story started way before Christmas — and lasted long after . . .
Christmas ~ approx. 80 min ~ Children’s ~ ELL-Friendly ~ flexible cast size
The Prophet Project
The biblical prophets tell a gripping, heart-wrenching story of love, betrayal, and redemption as vast as civilization and as intimate as two lovers. Their words come to life in this visceral, symbol-rich piece.
Experimental ~ Approx. 75 min. ~ flexible cast size
Rich and the Labradoodle
Some of Jesus’ most beloved parables . . … told by anyone but experts!
Children’s ~ approx. 20 min. ~ 12-20 actor flexible cast size
Today, In This Town
What if Jesus had been born right here, right now?
Christmas ~ approx. 20 min. ~ Beginner-Friendly ~ 4-12+ actor flexible cast size
The Velveteen Rabbit
A beloved classic, with a twist or two ..…
Children’s ~ approx. 1 hour ~ 9-15 actor flexible cast size
