Ten Plays + eBooks.

Ten Plays +: 
Short, easy dramas for churches

By Rosalie Sugrue 

A collection of 14 short, engaging plays and meditations designed for churches, encouraging participation and deeper engagement with biblical and historical figures.

This valuable resource provides:

• Short, easy-to-perform dramas for churches
• Engaging Bible-based storytelling for all ages
• Minimal staging requirements with few props or costumes
• Thought-provoking themes on faith, justice, and history
• New plays and updated scripts in the revised 2021 edition
• Practical tips for including drama into worship
• A resource suitable for lay preachers, church leaders, and congregations

Features

• 14 short plays covering biblical and historical themes
• Simple scripts designed for both children and adults
• A mix of dramas, monologues, and meditations
• A new Advent prayer and practical storytelling tips
• Revised and expanded edition with updated content
  

114pp 6″ x 9″
Philip Garside Publishing Ltd (2021)

You are buying a zipped file containing eBook editions in PDF, ePub and Mobi formats. (2021)

ISBNs:
ePub 9781988572680
Kindle 9781988572697
PDF 9781988572673.

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Description

This revised and expanded collection of 14 short plays and meditations by experienced lay preacher Rosalie Sugrue is an essential resource for churches looking to incorporate drama into worship.

The new edition includes two additional plays, a fresh Advent prayer, and a section on Story Telling in Church, offering practical tips for bringing Bible stories to life.

Each play is designed for simplicity, requiring minimal props and staging, making them easy to perform in a variety of settings. Most plays are suitable for both children and adults, and unless marked [Adults], they are appropriate for mixed-age participation.

The collection covers a range of biblical narratives, historical events, and faith-based reflections, encouraging engagement with scripture and Christian heritage in an accessible and memorable way.

Plays in this Collection

• Mary Jones’ Walk – A 15-year-old girl’s determined journey to obtain a Bible inspires the founding of the Bible Society.
• When The Treaty Came to Mangungu – An historical moment seen through the eyes of a young girl.
• Easter Women – A conversation between five women on the night before the resurrection.
• ANZAC Day – Two children explore their family’s connection to World War One.
• The Wesley Saga – A light-hearted rhyming retelling of the Wesley family history.
• How Lay Preaching Began – A dialogue between John Wesley and Susanna Wesley on lay preaching.
• Go and Tell – The Samaritan woman at the well shares her life-changing encounter with Jesus.
• A Peace Presentation – Monologues from biblical and New Zealand history on achieving peace.
• Mahlah & Sisters – The daughters of Zelophehad fight for justice and land rights.
• Mahlah & Sisters (B) – A shorter version, suitable for small groups and devotions.
• Christmas Women – Five meditations on encounters with Mary, ideal for Advent.
• No Room – A compelling link between Mary and Joseph’s journey and modern-day refugees.
• A Christmas Story – A creative stick-puppet drama about God’s presence with us.
• A Christmas Story (B) – A version with separate scripts for nine participants.

Additional Resources

• Advent Prayer
• Story Telling in Church – Practical tips for dramatizing Bible readings and stories

This collection is ideal for church ministers, worship leaders, and lay preachers seeking fresh and meaningful content to enhance church services, youth gatherings, and small groups.

About the Author

Rosalie Reynolds Sugrue is a fifth-generation West Coaster from New Zealand, with deep roots in Methodist lay preaching. She has served as President of the NZ Lay Preachers’ Association and was the inaugural facilitator of the Methodist Lay Preachers Network. 

With experience as a psychiatric nurse, teacher, and motellier, Rosalie has led hundreds of church services across New Zealand and the UK. She remains active in community and church groups, advocating for faith-based storytelling and social issues.