He Is Risen - Best Easter Skits for Church

What

He Is Risen is a large-cast Easter drama that tells the complete story of Jesus Christ from Palm Sunday through Easter morning. The skit moves seamlessly through the triumphal entry, the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the cross, and the empty tomb, allowing the audience to experience the full arc of Holy Week and the power of the resurrection.

Theme

From celebration to sacrifice to victory.
The skit emphasizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the center of the Easter story and the source of hope, forgiveness, and new life for all people.

Who

• Jesus Christ
  
  

• The disciples (Peter, John, Judas, and others)
  
  

• Mary Magdalene and women followers
  
  

• Religious leaders and Roman officials
  
  

• Crowds, children, and narrating voices
  
  

(Cast is flexible and designed for 15–25 performers, making it ideal for churches wanting broad participation.)

How

The script unfolds in flowing scenes connected by narration, allowing quick transitions without heavy set changes. Dialogue is written to be clear and accessible for children, teens, and adults. The focus remains on storytelling rather than spectacle, making the skit effective even with simple staging. Music, lighting shifts, and crowd movement can be added to enhance the experience but are not required.

Why It Works

• Allows many participants to be involved in one Easter program
  
  

• Tells the full Easter story in a clear, chronological way
  
  

• Balances reverence and accessibility
  
  

• Works well for intergenerational casts and audiences
  
  

• Provides a strong gospel message without graphic content
  
  

What You Need

• Simple props (palm branches, table, cloths, tomb suggestion)
  
  

• Neutral or biblical-style costumes
  
  

• Basic lighting for scene transitions
  
  

• Open stage space
  
  

Time

20 minutes