Roman Guards at the Tomb - Best Easter Skits for Church

WHAT

A comedy-drama told from the perspective of Roman guards assigned to secure Jesus’ tomb. It begins with boredom and joking, then shifts into awe and fear as supernatural events unfold. The guards become unexpected witnesses to the empty tomb.

THEME

God’s power is undeniable—even to those who don’t expect it. The empty tomb is real, and the resurrection changes everything.

WHO

• Guard Captain (Cassius) — Proud, strict, tries to stay in control
  
  

• Guard 1 (Rufus) — Funny, talks too much
  
  

• Guard 2 (Marcellus) — Nervous, superstitious
  
  

• Guard 3 (Darius) — Practical, skeptical
  
  

• Temple Official (optional) — Appears briefly to pressure them
  
  

• Messenger/Runner (optional) — Used for quick transitions
  
  

• Narrator (optional) — Not required; guards can carry story themselves
  
  

HOW (STYLE / TONE)

Starts playful and comedic, then becomes tense, then reverent. Humor comes from the guards’ personalities and misunderstandings—not disrespect.

PROPS

• Spear props (optional)
  
  

• Cloaks/helmets (simple costumes)
  
  

• “Seal” ribbon or cloth strip on the tomb
  
  

• Large “stone” prop or suggested stone (lighting + sound works fine)
  
  

TIME

10 minutes