Joseph of Arimathea - Best Easter Skits for Church

WHAT

A character-driven drama centering on Joseph of Arimathea, a respected council member who must choose between silence and courage after Jesus’ death. The skit explores fear, reputation, obedience in darkness, and the quiet faith that prepares the way for resurrection hope.

THEME

Faith that costs something is still faith. Obedience in the dark prepares the way for light.

WHO

• Joseph of Arimathea — Wealthy, respected, inwardly faithful, conflicted
  
  

• Nicodemus — Thoughtful, cautious, sincere seeker
  
  

• Council Member 1 — Confident, dismissive
  
  

• Council Member 2 — Political, calculating
  
  

• Servant / Attendant — Practical, observant
  
  

• Narrator — Guides reflection and inner tension
  
  

(Cast adjustable between 5–7.)

HOW (STYLE / TONE)

Quiet, weighty, intimate. Tension is internal and relational rather than loud. The drama unfolds through conversation, hesitation, and choice—not spectacle.

PROPS

• Scrolls or documents
  
  

• Cloaks
  
  

• Simple bench or table
  
  

• Linen cloth (introduced later)
  
  

TIME

15 minutes total