Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I a Woman? - Black History Skit

Sojourner Truth: Ain’t I a Woman? - Black History Skit

Description: A dramatic retelling of Sojourner Truth’s life, this skit explores her journey from the horrors of slavery to becoming a powerful abolitionist and advocate for women’s rights. The skit uses short dialogues from her famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” interspersed with hymn... Continue reading
Actors Needed
5
Duration
5 min
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Performance Rights
Church-Ready

Description

  • Description: A dramatic retelling of Sojourner Truth’s life, this skit explores her journey from the horrors of slavery to becoming a powerful abolitionist and advocate for women’s rights. The skit uses short dialogues from her famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” interspersed with hymn performances to convey the depth of her faith and mission. The audience learns about her resilience and her contributions as an important contributor to American history.
  • Theme of the Work: Faith as a driving force for justice and equality.
  • Duration: 15 minutes
  • Actors: 5–7 (Sojourner, enslaver, audience members, narrator)
  • Keywords: Sojourner Truth, actual events, faith, church worship service, african american culture.

Included Files

  • Complete skit script (ready to rehearse and perform)
  • Brief summary to help leaders introduce the skit
  • Cast size and character breakdown
  • Props referenced directly in the script
  • Clear stage directions and cues
  • Easy-to-adapt dialogue for your church or group

Usage Notes

Performance rights included for single congregation. Contact us for multi-location licensing.

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