ELL-Friendly

With simpler language, translation, or no language at all, these plays fit well for audience members who are learning English.

Clothed in Christ

The world gives us lots of identities to wear — but do any of them fit? (For free accompaniment music tailored to this skit, email us at playtime@jesterandbard.com.)

Skit ~ Pantomime ~ ELL-friendly ~ 4+ 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

The Mother’s Tale

The Christmas story started way before Christmas — and lasted long after . . .

Christmas ~ Children’s ~ ELL-Friendly ~ flexible cast size

My Neighbor, Zacchaeus

Have your audience join into the story of Zacchaeus as a neighbor tells just how wicked this tax collector is! 

Skit ~ Beginner-Friendly ~ ELL-friendly ~ 3 main roles, flexible cast size