Product Description

Drama, Skits, & Sketches 2 is a huge collection of tried and tested youth group skits that are some of the most creative, fun-to-perform skits and sketches ever! And, comes from the best-selling life of The Ideas Library. Full of humor, any or all of them can be used purely for entertainment. But the majority of them can also be for illustrating a lesson, driving home a point, or for kickstarting a Bible study or discussion. The subject/scripture index makes it easy to find the drama that will meet your needs. You'll have your young people laughing and learning at the same time.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #648190 in Books
• Published on: 1999-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

From the Publisher
Presenting Dramas, Skits, & Sketches 2--a huge collection of tried-and-true youth group skits from Youth Specialties. Get ready for dramatic vignettes that make their point with fun, flair, and creativity! They're great for entertainment alone, but they shine their brightest when it comes to illustrating a lesson or kickstarting a Bible study or discussion. The convenient subject/Scripture index makes it easy to find the skit to fit the occasion. Dramas, Skits, & Sketches 2 is a proven, fun-filled way to get kids laughing and learning at the same time. Dramas, Skits, & Sketches 2 is part of the 11-volume Ideas Library by Youth Specialties. The most complete collection of practical programming ideas for youth ministry on this planet, The Ideas Library features over 2,700 ways to add punch and effectiveness to everything from dramas, to Bible studies, to special events, to fundraising, and much more .

From the Back Cover
Here are 62 brand-new, youth-group-tested scripts you can use to introduce a topic with flair . . . To retell a Bible story with humor . . . To apply your lessons with poignancy. And they're flexible, too -- have fun with them as informal, no-prep reader's theater, or rehearse them seriously for polished performances. - Scripture Sketches . . . Don't despair if your students can't tell the difference between Beelzebub and Barnabas -- the Bible will be brought to life for them as they act out scriptural episodes, stories, and passages. (And on page 6 is an index to all this book's scripts by Bible reference. Teaching the Prodigal Son? 1 Corinthians? Exodus? We've got a script for you!) - Contemporary Sketches . . . Off with the togas, on with the tank tops. Here are right-now, real-life scripts for everything from event announcements (that you can tailor to your own events) to dealing with emotional scars. Thanks to the topical index on page 7, you can zip right to the script that fits your meeting. - TV Takeoffs . . . In a TV world of talk shows and sitcoms, sketches based on TV shows always kick off lively discussions. Since all these scripts are also humorous, they're great as openers at camps and conferences, too. - Monologues . . . Does your youth group's dramatic talent reside in only one or two students? Or do you want to raise interest in starting a drama ministry? A monologue is your ticket -- one-person scripts that require little or no costumes or props, yet can be as powerful as a three-act play. - To the Tune of CCM (And More) . . . Take the music many of your students listen to, and use it for dramatic purposes! These scripts each use a song by a Christian artist (or a song whose lyrics encourage or challenge Christians).

About the Author
For over 30 years Youth Specialties has worked alongside Christian youth workers of just about every denomination and youth-serving organization. We're here to help you, whether you're brand new to youth ministry or a veteran, whether you're a volunteer or a career youth pastor. Each year we serve more than 100,000 youth workers worldwide through our training seminars and conventions, resources, and on the internet..

Customer Reviews

Great Youth oriented drama!
This book has many wonderful skits and sketches for youth to use in youth group. Most of them are funny and will keep your youth intersted. The skits are a good length, most are between 5 to 7 minutes long and deal with a good number of youth issues. I particularly like the one entitled "Bible Broadway." This skit takes some Broadway tunes and gives them a spiritual message!

Good find
This drama book is very helpful. I have used it with middle school and high school students at Christian schools. Some skits are short and others not. It has a nice variety and is very well organized, so you can find the right theme, number of actors and prop list. It was a good find compared to others that I have purchased.

Not quite what I was expecting
Though I have not been through this book in depth, I had a hard time finding something that was not too preach-y, and with interpretive and doctrinal spins of the author. I will have to spend quite a bit of time adjusting material for a more open view. The scripts give start points to do this, though. Those with similar interpretations and doctrines will likely not have issues with this material. I notice the high schoolers I work with dislike being characterized as teens, in which adults develop material to speak to them on their ground, but frequently miss it. This book seems to do just that in many places.