Palm Sunday in 60 Seconds - Easter Skits for Teens

Summary

A group of teens decides to make a fast social media video: “Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday in under a minute.” With a giant timer running, they try to cram the most important story in history into quick cuts, trendy lines, and chaotic casting decisions. Palm branches become props, the Last Supper becomes a snack table, and someone keeps asking if Mary Magdalene appears “at the end or in the credits.” The faster they rush, the more mixed-up and shallow it gets, until the story starts sounding like a confusing highlight reel instead of the gospel.

Right as the timer is about to hit zero, the Narrator stops everything and asks a question that lands: Why are we rushing the most important story we have? The tone shifts briefly from comedy to reflection as the Narrator reminds them that the resurrection isn’t content—it’s the foundation of faith. The timer stops. Silence. Then a teen speaks up with a better plan: “Let’s start over.”

Theme

The Easter story deserves more than a highlight reel.

Characters

(6-8 actors)
• Narrator – guides the action, stops the rush, delivers the reflection
• Kai – director-type, obsessed with speed and trends
• Maddie – timer/producer, loud and intense
• Jay – wants to play Jesus (or at least be important)
• Renee – practical, keeps correcting details
• Troy – comedian, turns everything into a joke
• Sam – confused but sincere, asks honest questions

When

Modern day, teens filming for social media

Props & Costumes

• Phone (pretend filming)
• Large paper/board “TIMER: 60” (or someone holds up numbers)
• Palm branches (paper or real)
• A plate of bread/crackers + cup (Last Supper)
• A homemade “crown of thorns” (twisted paper/pipe cleaners)
• Simple cloth/scarf (optional)

Why

1 Corinthians 15:14 — If Christ has not been raised, our faith is useless.
The resurrection isn’t a clip; it’s the core of the gospel.

How

Stage is a “film set.” Teens run scenes while a visible timer counts down. Narrator interrupts near the end.

Time

5 minutes