Instant Puppet Skits: 20 Stories From People Who Met Jesus, by John R. Cutshall, Mikal Keefer, Group, 2002, ISBN 9780764424588.
Group's description: 20 easy puppet skits with complete dialogue and sound effects on 2 long-play CDs! See stories covered listed below. Also includes, stage directions, backgrounds, and photocopiable props! Some scripts provide ways to involve the audience by being either: a part in the skit, a sound effect, or a prop. Questions with each skit to help children apply what they've experienced and draw closer in their own relationships with Jesus. Scripts have no more than four puppets on stage at any one time, and often fewer.
1. The Christmas Miracle (Luke 2:8-18)
The Christmas play rehearsal is interrupted when an unexpected shepherd shows up.
2. Teacher at the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
He's old when he visits the studio, but he still remembers his star pupil, a boy named Jesus.
3. John the Baptist (John 3:27-35)
John's diet and humility create problems for an emcee introducing him.
4. Apostle Andrew (Matthew 4:18-22)
An elderly apostle teaches a young man a thing or two about fishing.
5. Planning the Wedding (John 2:1-11)
What's the worst that could go wrong at a wedding in scenic Cana? We'll find out.
6. Friend of the Paralytic (Mark 2:1-12)
A fifth friend arrives too late to help lower his friend through a roof.
7. Clear the Temple (John 2:13-17)
A tourist to Jerusalem gets a play-by-play of an unusual event.
8. Nicodemus (John 3:1-21)
A midnight stroll becomes a problem when this famous leader is recognized.
9. Centurion and Servant (Matthew 8:5-13)
A Roman's servant is miraculously healed--long distance.
10. Fish and Loaves (John 6:1-15)
An unhappy hotdog salesmand discovers that Jesus has already fed everyone.
11. Peter on the Water (Matthew 14:22-23)
Peter decides to walk on the water, but his feet don't cooperate.
12. Grateful Leper (Luke 17:11-19)
A doctor gets the surprise of his life when an incurable patient is cured.
13. Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
A talk show host gets more than he bargained for when the sisters are guests.
14. Lazarus (John 11:1-12:2)
Lazarus isn't welcome when he visits the local undertaker and wants his money back.
15. Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
A retelling of this favorite parable that features, of course, a dog.
16. Little Girl on His Lap (Matthew 19:13-15)
An overly protective disciple gets a lesson in humility from a pint-sized source.
17. Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-9)
The call about a man stuck in a tree arrived too late. Would someone please tell the EMTs?
18. The Last Supper (John 13:1-17)
A cleaning lady confronts a disciple who is still learning about servanthood.
19. The Centurion and the Soldier (Luke 23:44-49; John 19:16-30)
A Roman centurion describes Jesus' crucifixion to a friend.
20. Mary Magdalene (Luke 24:1-12)
Mary finds it hard to convince the disciples that she has seen the risen Jesus.