Christmas Magic! - $79

Christmas Magic! is a comprehensive look at John's long-proven methods about how to produce large-scale Christmas presentations designed to reach people for Jesus and the "magical" tips that cause them to sparkle! John calls on 30 years and nearly 400 productions' worth of experience as he guides you step by step through the entire production process. This big book includes just about everything you or he could think of - resources, ideas, practical tips, and much much more! It is applicable to any production, not just at Christmastime.

Christmas Full-length Broadway-style Musical Scripts - $25

by John R. Plastow

Each script is designed for the church that desires to do more than a cantata. Each book consists of a full-length script, stage directions and song suggestions. Music directors can use the suggested music or insert other music depending on their and their church's taste. Including music, each script is the length of a feature film (usually 90-100 minutes) and designed to be done in one act. They make excellent evangelistic outreach programs.

• Plans Interrupted
  The story for this script was written around the song "A Baby Changes Everything," weaving portions of music in and out of the story line and making the comparison between a young couple out to find their dreams in New York City to Mary and Joseph. The script is light-hearted and energetic, but also focused on how we must all trust God as He shows us the plan for our lives, even when our plans are interrupted. Eleven primary characters of various size.
  
  Available as a download.
• The Christmas House (The Wonder of Christmas)
  Based on the Bible verse, "I make all things new," this is a sweet, sentimental story of four generations of a family who gather each Christmas in the house built by the great-great-grandparents. It celebrates the fond memories of Christmases past as well as the love the family members have for each other and this very special home. The cast includes 6 women, 3 men, and 3 girls.
  
  This script was published as "The Wonder of Christmas" drama companion by LifeWay Christian Stores can be downloaded here.
• The First N-O-E-L
  A TV news reporter is on an assignment - undesired by him - in Dickensburg, a city of couple of hours south of Seattle, to cover the annual "Dickens Christmasfest" on Christmas Eve. While there, he wrestles with finding joy and peace at Christmas time amidst the hurts and challenges of his own life. He learns that he can find comfort and strength when he learns to "cry out to Jesus." Set in modern days, with a cast of 9 adults and 3 children, this story is both comic and dramatic with a very happy ending.
  
  This script is avilable from Lillenas Drama and can be ordered here.
• Nobody's Perfect
  Each of us has something in our lives which makes us feel flawed and unworthy of God's love. In this delightful story, living toys learn that they were created exactly as their Creator intended them to be and that He loves them very much. Then the comparison is made to Mary and Joseph, and to all of us as we struggle with our value in the eyes of God. The story culminates in the powerful message that we may feel ordinary and less than perfect, but "when we call on Jesus, all things are possible." Seven primary characters.
  
  Available as a download.
• The Birthday Party
  This script was immensely popular with its premiere audience. It features a young girl who is not happy about sharing her December 25th birthday with Jesus, but decides to share it cheerfully after learning what Christmas is all about. It is set in the modern-day South, but also includes a wonderful Bethlehem sequence. Six primary characters.
  
  Available as a download.
• Believe
  This story takes place at the 1904 World Exposition in St. Louis. It is a delightful, comical story of a group of vaudeville performers who ask the question, "In a world of uncertainty, is there still something to believe in?" There are ten good-sized roles, plus three smaller ones.
  
  Available as a download.
• Debt Free
  Set in modern times this script is a comic "spy spoof" that deals with the fact that we all have debts from which we run. This very fun script travels throughout the Caribbean and points the lead character to the fact that the forgiveness of debt ultimately comes through Jesus Christ. Five main characters and several smaller roles.
  
  Available as a download.
• No Strings Attached
  This wonderful story takes place in late 1979, when a young record empire heiress tries to succeed at running her late father's company while plagued by doubts about her abilities and the need to still prove herself worthy of her father's love. She eventually discovers that God is all about unconditional love and receives a fresh start on her life. This script makes the gospel message very clear and is a lot of fun for all audience members. Five major roles plus lots of ensemble and small parts.
  
  Available as a download.
• All Hearts Come Home For Christmas
  This show features a modern-day prodigal son getting stuck in an airport while reluctantly returning home for Christmas for the first time since his youth. During the delay, he has a vivid dream of the very first Christmas - with all the characters from the airport in comparable roles in Bethlehem! - and a wise old woman helps him understand that he has to accept both his earthly and heavenly fathers' forgiveness in order to repair the relationship with each of them. It's lots of fun with a great evangelical message! Eight major roles plus lots of ensemble and small parts.
  
  Available as a download.
• The King Of Christmas
  Set in the late 1950s and full of period details and fun, this rockin' script features a teenage boy pointing out that Jesus is the reason for the season in his act in the "King of Christmas Talent Search." Both cast and audience will love this musical! Nine main characters.
• Keep The Faith
  Set in a 1929 supper club, "Keep the Faith" is a touching Christmas story which shows how people choose to have faith in different things. The crash of the stock market tests everyone's "security blankets" and makes them realize that God is the only answer to tough times in life. Five main characters.
• A Second Chance
  Set in an 1850s Gold Rush mining town, this entertaining musical theatre program takes a dramatic turn when a young man is tried for jumping a miner's claim. During the trial on Christmas Eve, the entire town learns that God sees us through His eyes of mercy. Five main characters and lots of smaller roles.
• Open For Christmas
  This pageant is a fun-filled comedy which all audience members will enjoy. It revolves around the owner of a year-round Christmas store who has always been open for Christmas, but not open to Christmas. His wife, sales clerk, and six orphans, however, try to help him understand the true meaning of Christmas. Eleven main characters.
• His Healing Light
  This touching, emotional Christmas drama features a man whose wife has recently died. His grown daughters try to cheer him up and encourage him to talk to God, but God himself has to perform a miracle to bring the distraught man back to himself. Four main characters.
• The Hope Of Christmas
  This realistic Christmas drama focuses on people's need for hope, as seen when the pastor of a nearby church tries to minister to some newsstand customers in New York City. The customers encompass many different approaches to life and hope and should touch the seekers in your audience. Seven main characters.
• The King's Celebration Of Christmas
  This delightful Christmas script takes place in the castle of King Lionel the Beautiful and is filled with fun characters, comedy, and a touching story that shows how all of us are beautiful in the eyes of God, even if we feel ugly. The program has a lighthearted "Camelot" feel and will be a wonderful experience for cast and audience alike. Nine main characters.

Plastow Sketchbooks - $25

• Church Life Sketches
  These 22 sketches, some based on Derric Johnson's stories and others written by John Plastow, address various issues common to church life. Two powerful scripts contrast the value of church traditions and convenience with church growth and evangelism, while others deal with compassion, giving, worry, greed, service, and other subjects. Most scripts can be performed by five actors, while some need ten or so.
• Congregational Comedy
  This funny book of 15 "church-related" scripts deals with topics discussed at every church, including church traditions, budgets, praise, business meetings, "church faces" that Christians wear, and others, plus a sequel to one of our most popular scripts, "Committees, Committees"! Cast sizes: two to eight, but mostly four to six.
• Fresh Perspectives: Drama For The Church Year
  This delightful collection of 26 scripts - one for approximately every two weeks - offers a spiritual comment on events throughout the year. Themes include not only Christian and secular holidays, but other topics appropriate for specific times of the year, such as the weather, football, the start of school, and graduation. Some are reader's theatre pieces, but many can be done in that style if desired. Sketches are about two minutes long and only need small casts. This book is a great year-round resource!
• Plastow Christmas Classics
  A compilation of the Christmas sketches and reader's theatre pieces John Plastow has written over the years, this book will help you plan your Christmas season. Topics such as the true meaning of Christmas, the holiday time crunch and gift-giving are dealt with in 12 sketches, including two for children, plus one sample dialogue between Santa and your pastor! Available as a download.
• Plastow Comedy Classics
  A compilation of 17 of John's best and funniest scripts from over the years, this book will bring both great enjoyment and wonderful messages to all congregations. Cast sizes range from two to eight.
  
  Available as a download.
• Proverbs And Be"Act"itudes
  Most of the 22 scripts in this book are based on the Beatitudes and various verses from Proverbs. Each is designed to introduce the theme of the scripture in a simple manner. Topics include Christian boldness, wisdom, pride, evangelism, heaven, prayer, service, and many others. Cast sizes: one to ten, but mostly five or less.
• Walk Your Talk
  The 15 sketches in this book are mostly based on the Sermon on the Mount and the book of James. Topics include giving, fighting between Christians, speaking the truth, compassion and materialism. John Plastow's unique comic style provides wonderful material for any church! Cast sizes: two to seven.