Operation Grinch-Drama Skit

Operation Grinch-Drama Skit

Themes: Christmas; the Grinch; Greed; Selfishness; Christmas is more than just presents; helping others in times of need; unconditional love
Categories: Christmas 
Summary:

Based off of Dr. Seuss's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," this skit is about a boy who takes matters into his own hands and decides to "steal" Christmas from his greedy and selfish friends.

When Sam hears his friends talking about all the "STUFF" they've asked for at Christmas, he becomes sickened by their greed and selfishness.  It becomes especially difficult in light of another friend's situation: her family, who was struggling to get by financially has learned that her father has had to take a pay cut or lose his job entirely.  What was already a "just getting by" situation has become much more serious.  This, contrasted to his other friends, who are asking for 4-wheelers, expensive gaming systems, and fur-lined boots make Sam decide to teach his greedy friends a lesson.  With the help of his younger sister, Maddie, Sam plans on "stealing from the rich and greedy, and giving to the poor and needy."  But his plans go awry when he gets caught. Sam must then face the consequences of his own sinful actions, and set right what was not his to judge in the first place.  He is told "Jesus came to give everyone a better life, not just those who deserve it."  In the end, Sam and his friends learn some valued lessons about greed, friendship, and love. 

 
Notes:

This is a good Christmas skit to illustrate how greedy kids can become during the holidays.  It shows how Christmas is more about love and compassion for others and less about getting "stuff." Great for school-aged kids, elementary through high school.

While this skit does contain references to Jesus, alternate lines have been created for school use, excluding any religious references. These lines are written in red, underneath the original line in the skit.

 
Style: Comedy

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Characters: 12 (5 Male, 6 Female, 1 Neutral)
The skit can be performed by all kids or teens or a few of the adult parts (Moms and Dads) can be played by actual adults. The parts of the parents and the Voice are very small parts.
Length: 8-10 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: The   stage is divided in half.  On one side   is a living room with a Christmas tree and presents, and on the other is a   table with several chairs.

As   the scene opens, we hear a Voice from offstage.  Once the Voice is finished talking, Sam (a   teen boy) enters, dressed similarly to Dr. Seuss's "Grinch."

 

Voice:

(heard from off stage)
 
  The kids in the neighborhood loved Christmas a lot,
  But it seemed they weren't satisfied with the gifts that they got.

 

The kids today   seem spoiled and bratty;
  With all their "I want this!" and "I want thatty!"

 

It's all   "Give me bigger, better and more;
  It's become about things that you buy in a store."

Sam   enters, dressed as the Grinch, carrying a large sack, and nervously looks   around to make sure no one is watching him. He tip-toes around the room,   making his way to the Christmas tree and the presents underneath.  He is unaware of the audience at this time.

Sam:

(reaching the Christmas tree, he bends down   and picks up a large gift, shaking it) Feels like the Mega Blast 4000   Game System.  (admiringly) Awesome!  Too   bad you won't be getting it Tommy Baxter!   (he lets out an "evil" laugh,   as he throws the present in his sack)


  (reaches down to pick up another   present, and shakes it) What's this?    The new Platinum iPhone for little Sherry? Not anymore!  (laughs   as he throws it in the sack) Man,   I wish I could be there Christmas morning to see the look on their faces when   they realize all their precious gifts are gone.

 

(he   continues to reach for all the presents under the tree, and puts each one in   his sack) This   is gonna be great!  I should have   thought of this years ago!

 

(he starts to leave and as he's looking   around to make sure no one has seen him, when he becomes aware of the   audience - he is startled, as he looks out at them)

 

(startled, he screams) Hey, where did   you guys come from?  Have you been here   the whole time?  (looking   at his pack of presents, then to the tree, then back to the audience) I   know this looks bad, but it's not what you think! 

Maddie:

(enters dressed as an elf, also carrying a   sack full of stuff) Okay, I got some stuff out of their refrigerator -   looks like they were going to have a huge pig-out fest.  I got a ham and some pies and...

Sam:

(quickly   interrupts and tries to talk with a big smile on his face) Stop talking!

Maddie:

What's wrong with   you? I got all the stuff you asked for: Christmas candy, decorations & a   whole bunch of other good stuff.  Did   you get all the presents? This is gonna be great!  Can you imagine the look on their faces   when...

Sam:

Shhhh!  (nodding   his head towards the audience) We have company!

Maddie:

(looks to the audience & is un-phased) Hi. (smiles and waves to the audience, then   looks back at Sam) You invited more people to help us?  That's great!  Now we can get done even faster! 

Sam:

Maddie, I   didn't...

Maddie:

(interrupting, squinting to see the audience better) They aren't a very lively   bunch are they?  Look at that one guy   down there...he looks half asleep.  (snaps her fingers in the direction of any   audience member) Hey buddy, wake up!    Wake up!  You can't help us if   you're asleep!

Sam:

(to Maddie, frustrated) Will you be   quiet! (looks to the audience)   Look, I apologize.  I'm sorry you had   to see this, but it really isn't what you think it is. 

Maddie:

Sure it is.  We're stealing presents.

Sam:

(to   audience) Okay,   yes, technically we're stealing   presents, but not for the reasons   you might think.  I'm not a bad guy, I   promise.

Maddie:

(to   audience) He   isn't.  He's actually pretty cool, as   far as older brothers go. 

Sam:

(to   Maddie)   Thanks. And you're not half-bad for a little sister.  (to   audience) But this isn't about us.    I can explain.  You see, it all started a few weeks ago...

Tom   & Sherry (brother & sister), Nikki, Peg, and Brad enter and sit at   the table on the other side of the stage - they each have book bags they   carry in, along with various electronic devices (cell phones, kindles, iPads   etc) in their hands. Peg is the only one with no electronic device.  She has a book instead.

Sam:

 We were all hanging out after school.

Sam   and Maddie put down the items in their hands and walk to the other side of   the stage and take a seat

Sam:

(to audience)We didn't look like this   at the time but you get the idea.  (he sits at the table) Wait til you   hear some of this stuff.  Then you'll   understand my side better.   (turns back to his friends)

Everyone   has their electronic devices out, using them, except for Peg - she is reading   her book. Peg remains relatively quiet and focused on her book while the   others talk

Sherry:

(frustrated,   slams the phone down on the table)   Stupid phone!

Maddie:

What's the   matter? 

Sherry:

This phone is so   slow! I have to wait almost 2 seconds before it connects me to the   internet. 

Sam:

Isn't that the   latest iPhone version that you just got a couple of months ago?

Sherry:

Yeah. So? There's   a newer one coming out that's even faster and better: the iPhone Platinum. That's the one I want.   

Brad:

How many phones   have you gone through this year, Sherry?

Sherry:

Four, I   think. 

Sam & Maddie:

(at the same time, shocked) Four?

Brad:

(not phased) Only four? That's nothin',   I've gone through six, and I can't   wait til the next one comes out.  The   high speed capability and 3-D camera on it are supposed to be amazing.

Sherry:

See, Brad   understands what I'm talking about. This (picks   up her phone) is a piece of junk!

Maddie:

(turning to the audience, speaks in a   sarcastic tone) Don't you feel sorry for her?  (turns   back to the group)

Sam:

(turning to the audience ) Wait, it   gets worse. (turns back to the group)

Tom:

Don't worry, you   know you'll get the new one for Christmas.    Mom & Dad will see to that.

Sherry:

I better!

Nikki:

Just like I   better get that pair of fur-lined boots I saw at the mall.

Sherry:

The ones with the   $200 price tag?

Nikki:

You know it!

Sam:

(to   audience) Seriously?   Two hundred dollars for a pair of boots?   

Maddie:

(to   audience) A   pair she'll only wear a few times and then they'll sit in the back of her   closet collecting dust.  (to Nikki) Seems kinda steep for a   pair of boots, doesn't it Nikki?

Nikki:

I love the way my   feet look in fur. Besides, you know how cold my feet get.

Sam:

Wouldn't a pair   of extra socks be cheaper?

Brad:

Leave her alone   Sam.  A girl's gotta have dreams.

Nikki:

Yeah!  The heart wants what it wants.

Sherry:

So, what does   your heart want for Christmas Brad?

Brad:

I'm asking for a   four wheeler.

Sam:

A   four-wheeler?  You don't even have a   driver's license yet!

Brad:

Don't need one.

Tom:

What kind do you   want?

Brad:

I've been looking   at the latest Yamahas.  Did you know   that some of them can get up to 70 miles an hour?

 

 

Tom:

(high-fives   Brad) Sweet!   You're gonna invite me over after Christmas for a test drive, aren't you?

Brad:

Sure.  We can go 4-wheeling through the snow.

Tom:

Awesome! I'll   come over the day after Christmas.

Sam:

(to Brad) How do you know you're even   going to get a 4-wheeler?

Brad:

(non-chalant) I always get what I want.  It's   no big deal.

Maddie:

No big deal?  Last year you had enough presents for ten   kids!

Brad:

What can I say? (smiling) I guess I was a very good boy!

Nikki:

Or a very spoiled   one!

Maddie:

You should talk,   Nikki. 

Nikki:

Hey, can I help   it if I'm so lovable people feel the need to shower me with gifts?

Peg:

(without looking up from her book, she   casually remarks) If I remember right, you threatened to quit eating if   you didn't get all the things on your very long Christmas list. 

Sherry:

Look who finally decided   to be part of the conversation.

Nikki:

It worked didn't   it? After two days of skipping a few meals my parents were practically   writing me a blank check for Christmas.    It was the best Christmas ever!

Maddie:

Holding your   parents hostage was your best Christmas ever?

Sherry:

Girl, did you not   see the size of those diamond earrings she got last year?  If I thought it would work for me I'd not   eat for a week too!

Peg:

(shocked, looks up from her book &   speaks to Nikki) You got a pair of diamond earrings as a Christmas gift   last year?

Nikki:

Mmm-hmm.  Didn't I ever show them to you?  They're gorgeous!  And they'll go perfect with my fur-lined   coat I'm asking for this year.

Sam:

I thought you   wanted fur-lined boots.

Nikki:

Honey, if you've   got the boots, you have to have the coat to match!

Peg:

(visibly upset) How old are you? Fur   coats...4-wheelers..diamonds... Who gets that kind of stuff for Christmas at   our age?  (to Tom) What are you asking for this year? A jet plane?