Room with a View-Drama Skit

Room with a View-Drama Skit

Themes: The Christmas Story; Jesus birth; Christmas; the King of Kings; Christmas Story as seen through the eyes of the animals; Joseph and Mary
Categories: Christmas 
Summary:

It would be a quiet night at the stable in Bethlehem except that the animals can't sleep. It seems that a bright and mysterious light is shining through the window; not to mention the large crowd of people that have gathered in the city over the last few days.  With a strange "vibe" felt in the air, Mac (horse), Buford (cow) and Sheba (sheep) wonder what's going on.  Then Remmy, a small donkey from Nazareth, enters the building.  She's tired after her long journey and looks forward to her bed of hay. However, when her masters, Joseph and Mary, also show up in the stable, it seems Remmy has some explaining to do to the other animals. Remmy begins to clear up the mystery of why a bright star has suddenly appeared in the sky: "It's sign," she says, "that a King is coming." But the other animals misunderstand Remmy's reference to a "King" and they begin to prepare for a visit from Royalty, by polishing their hooves and combing their wool.  When the animals discover that the "King" is a baby, they are disappointd at first but then realize they are witness to a historical event: the birth of a savior. 

Told from the animal's point of view, before the wise men or shepherds came, the Christmas Story, is presented in a completely unique and different way, yet the overall meaning remains the same: Jesus birth is truly a miracle to behold.

 
 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 6 (3 Male, 3 Female)
With the exception of Joseph and Mary, any of the animals could be played by either males or females. If more characters are desired, the animal's 3 main parts could be divided into several smaller parts by simply adding more animals.
Length: 10-12 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Sheba:

(looking around) It's seems kinda bright in here tonight, don't ya think?  What gives?

Buford:

We were just talking about that. 

Mac:

Take a look outside.

Sheba:

(looks out the window and gasps) Oh my gosh, look at the size of that star! It's gorgeous!

Buford:

It may be, but it's affecting our sleep.  It's like daylight in here. We're never gonna get any shut-eye like this.

Mac:

It's gonna be a long night.

Sheba:

(still looking out the window) Hey guys, I think we've got company coming. 

Buford:

Company?  At this time of night?

Mac:

Who is it?

Sheba:

It's a little donkey. 

Buford:

(to Mac) Maybe the Innkeeper is finally getting you some help around here.

Mac:

(doubtful) A donkey?  (looks out the window) I don't think that little donkey is going to be much help.  She's barely bigger than Sheba. 

Buford:

Then what's she doing here?

Sheba:

I think we're about to find out. 

Remmy the donkey enters looking tired.

Remmy:

Hi.  I hope I'm not intruding but the Innkeeper said I could stay here tonight. 

Sheba:

(going to Remmy) You poor little thing.  You look exhausted! Come on in and sit down.  (puts her arm around Remmy and guides her to center stage where they both sit) They hay is nice and warm. 

Remmy:

Thank you.  This feels great! My name is Remmy by the way. 

Sheba:

Hi Remmy.  I'm Sheba, and this is Mac and Buford.

Remmy:

It's nice to meet all of you.  Thanks for sharing your barn with me.  It's been a long journey. 

Buford:

Where are you from Remmy?

Remmy:

Nazareth.

Buford:

(shocked) Nazareth?  You're a long way from home!

Remmy:

I know.  It's taken us several days to get here.  

Sheba:

Who's "us?"

Remmy:

My Master, Joseph and his soon-to-be-wife, Mary.

Mac:

What are you doing so far from home?

Remmy:

Joseph and Mary came to pay their taxes. 

Sheba:

Couldn't they do that in Nazareth?

Remmy:

I guess not. The government said they had to come here.

Buford:

Hmmph! That's the government for ya'!

Remmy:

They weren't the only ones though.  I saw people traveling from all over going to their hometowns to pay their taxes. 

Mac:

That explains the big crowds of people in town.  We were wondering what that was all about. 

Buford:

That's one mystery down.  One more to go.

Mac:

You wouldn't happen to know anything about that big star in the sky, would you?

Remmy:

Sure do.  It's a sign. 

Sheba:

For what?

Remmy:

The coming King.

Buford:

(interested) There's a King coming to Nazareth?

Sheba:

(excited) I've heard of Royalty before but I've never actually seen one in person.  When will he be here?

Remmy:

If I understood right, I think it will be pretty soon-maybe today or tomorrow.

Sheba:

(overwhelmed) Today or tomorrow? But I'm not prepared to meet a King! I need to get my wool sheared, my hooves polished, my teeth whitened...

Remmy:

You don't understand...

Sheba:

No, you don't understand how long it takes for me to get ready!  I want to look my best when I meet the King.  There's so little time.  I've got to get started! (she finds a brush and tries to comb out her wool, polishing her hooves etc)