 Costumes |
Typical Pilgrim and Indian |
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Props |
Tables, chairs, pots, tableware, etc. (rough/simple designs) |
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Cast |
3 men, 2 Indians, 3 women, 1 girl (but could be flexible) |
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Action |
The action centers around the table(s) so passing bowls, platters, etc. would work as well as moving around setting the table(s). Characters can alternate standing/sitting as is comfortable, flexible. Someone could set up targets for the practice or maybe some games. Just have fun, but keep the action going. |
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Service Ideas |
Could be performed in conjunction with a church-wide Thanksgiving meal with testimonies, songs, and perhaps the Gospel. Could also be used by a Christian school for a Thanksgiving program. |
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| Price: $10.00 | ||||||
| Corny-Copia | |
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Plot |
Humor. A modern-day family prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving with extended family and friends. |
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Costumes |
Modern, except grandpa who traditionally dresses up as a Pilgrim, different character each year |
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Props |
Kitchen with table |
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Cast |
Dad, Mom, Billy, Susan, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sally, neighbors include Bob and Karen (7 adults and 2 children) |
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Action |
Centers around table, serving |
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Service Ideas |
Church-wide Thanksgiving meal with testimonies and songs afterwards, perhaps sermon or devotion as well. Could also be used for a Christian school program |
| Price: $10.00 | |
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Drumsticks |
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Plot |
The children relate the Thanksgiving story including the journey across the ocean until the harvest is complete. |
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Cast |
4 boys and 3 girls Idea: if needed, the cast can be changed for different scenes to give more children a chance to have a part and less to memorize (i.e. boy 1 scene 1, boy 1 scene 2 different boys). |
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Props |
Games to choose: stool ball: Two groups of children each guard their stool from being hit by the leather ball thrown by the other side or catch a ring on a large pin. |
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Music (optional) |
Count Your Blessings, Thank You, Lord, for examples; or something available in your church hymnal. Songs can be used at the end of each scene. |
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Costumes |
Traditional Pilgrim and Native American, but could be made from construction paper or foam core using coloring pages as a pattern, whatever the budget will allow. Costumes could be purchased online for about $18 each. |
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Set Design |
Scene 1 is on the Mayflower. The ship could be constructed out of an empty refrigerator box and painted to resemble the Mayflower complete with breakable mast. Scene 2 is Plymouth, could be simple and rustic, old patio furniture might work just fine depicting the first feast. |
| Price: $10.00 | |
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Sage |
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Plot |
A church group is putting together a Thanksgiving program by telling the 1st Thanksgiving story. |
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Costumes |
Modern and period |
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Props |
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Cast |
Ben, Sarah, Roger, Lisa, Mark |
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Action |
Props, costumes and set can be partially finished to add to the mood. |
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Service Ideas |
Church-wide Thanksgiving meal with testimonies and songs afterwards, perhaps sermon or devotion as well. |
| Price $10.00 | |