Five Short Plays Inspired by the Bible.
Funny. Thought-provoking. Easy to stage.
What happens when familiar Bible stories are looked at from a slightly different angle?
You get Ten Minutes in the Bible.
A collection of original, approximately 10-minute plays by J.S. Jacklin, bringing humour, imagination and very human characters to familiar biblical stories.
These aren’t sermons.
They’re not traditional Bible pageants.
And they’re more than skits.
They’re short plays – written to entertain, engage and leave an audience with something to think about.
TEN MINUTES.
A FAMILIAR STORY.
A VERY DIFFERENT TAKE.
MEET THE PLAYS
Martha has a list.
Actually, Martha has several lists.
As she prepares for Jesus’ visit, Mary tries to remind Martha that sometimes we can become so busy preparing for the moment that we completely miss the moment itself.
2 performers / Approximately 10 minutes
The wine has run out at a wedding.
A highly successful wedding planner is determined to solve the crisis – and when an unexpected miracle occurs, she’s more than happy to take the credit.
3 performers / Approximately 10 minutes
Noah is building an ark.
His neighbours have questions.
His wife has even more.
And everyone has an opinion about a boat being built in the middle of dry land.
4 performers / Approximately 10 minutes
Balaam has a destination, a mission and a very stubborn donkey.
Unfortunately for Balaam, his donkey see something he can’t.
3 performers / Approximately 10 minutes
Three women set out to follow a star.
They may be wise.
They may be determined.
And they certainly are not empty-handed.
But they certainly don’t agree on what they’re doing – or where they are going.
3 performers / Approximately 10 minutes
SHORT PLAYS. BIG IDEAS.
Each play explores a familiar biblical story through humour and human relationships.
Themes include:
- Faith.
- Family.
- Pride.
- Listening.
- Wisdom.
- Friendship.
- Forgiveness.
- Being present.
- And the wonderfully complicated business of being human.
EASY TO STAGE
You don’t need a theatre building.
You don’t need an elaborate set.
You don’t need a wardrobe department.
These plays are intentionally designed around:
- Small casts
- Minimal sets
- Few props
- Simple staging
Costumes can be contemporary, biblical-period or a creative combination of both.
The choice belongs to the director.
FOR PERFORMERS & AUDIENCES 16+
The plays are written for performers and audiences aged 16 and over.
They are suitable for experienced actors, community performers, church drama groups and anyone who enjoys bringing a good story to life.
You don’t need to be a biblical scholar.
If you know the story, you’ll enjoy seeing it from a different perspective.
If you don’t, you’ll still understand the people at the heart of it.
PERFORM ONE, OR CREATE AN EVENING.
Perform a single play as part of a service, gathering, festival or theatre program.
Or bring all five together for an entertaining evening of short theatre, reflection, refreshments and fellowship.
LEARN ABOUT THE FIVE PLAY EVENT HERE.
FREE SCRIPT PREVIEWS
Want to see what the plays are like before you buy?
Download a FREE 3-PAGE PREVIEW of any of the 5 plays.
Read the writing.
Meet the characters.
Then decide which play – or which collection – is right for you.
PERFECT FOR THE CURIOUS TO THE FAITHFUL…
…AND EVERYONE IN-BETWEEN.
Ten Minutes in the Bible.
Short plays / Big laughs / Familiar stories / Unexpected perspectives.
By J.S. Jacklin