The Bunny Costume Problem - Easter Skits for Teens

Summary

It’s moments before an Easter service, and the teen team is in full panic mode—taping cables, arguing about who forgot the plastic eggs, and trying to look “spiritual” while sprinting. Then the doors swing open and someone enters in a full bunny costume, confidently announcing they’re ready to lead the Easter egg hunt. The room freezes. The teens burst into laughter, half impressed and half horrified that a giant rabbit has arrived right before worship.

As everyone jokes, the bunny proudly explains Easter is basically eggs, candy, and fun traditions, like that’s the whole point. The teens try to correct the bunny, but they aren’t much better; when asked what Easter really means, they stumble through Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and random Bible phrases like “tomb vibes” and “He is risen-ish,” missing the heart of the story. Then a little girl wanders in and innocently asks, “Why do we even have Easter?” That question stops the chaos cold.

The teens try again, this time slower, clearer, and honest. One student finally explains Easter is about Jesus Christ: His death for sin and His resurrection, real hope, real forgiveness, real eternal life. The contrast becomes the comedy and the lesson: traditions can be fun, but they’re not the main thing. The bunny slowly removes the headpiece and admits, “So… this isn’t the main thing, is it?” Together, the group sets the costume aside and agrees: “Let’s tell the story right.”

Theme

Traditions can be fun, but the real meaning of Easter is Jesus’ resurrection.

Characters

(5-7 actors)
• Narrator – sets the pace and transitions
• Leader Sam – teen leader, organized (trying to be)
• Tori – energetic teen, easily distracted
• Micah – sarcastic teen, quick jokes, big heart
• Bunny – teen in full bunny costume, proudly mistaken
• Lily – little girl, curious and sincere

When

Modern day, minutes before an Easter service/youth program

Props & Costumes

• Bunny costume (full suit with headpiece)
• Basket with plastic eggs/candy (optional)
• Tape, clipboard, fake microphone or mic stand (optional)

Why

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 – Jesus d

Summary

It’s moments before an Easter service, and the teen team is in full panic mode—taping cables, arguing about who forgot the plastic eggs, and trying to look “spiritual” while sprinting. Then the doors swing open and someone enters in a full bunny costume, confidently announcing they’re ready to lead the Easter egg hunt. The room freezes. The teens burst into laughter, half impressed and half horrified that a giant rabbit has arrived right before worship.

As everyone jokes, the bunny proudly explains Easter is basically eggs, candy, and fun traditions, like that’s the whole point. The teens try to correct the bunny, but they aren’t much better; when asked what Easter really means, they stumble through Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and random Bible phrases like “tomb vibes” and “He is risen-ish,” missing the heart of the story. Then a little girl wanders in and innocently asks, “Why do we even have Easter?” That question stops the chaos cold.

The teens try again, this time slower, clearer, and honest. One student finally explains Easter is about Jesus Christ: His death for sin and His resurrection, real hope, real forgiveness, real eternal life. The contrast becomes the comedy and the lesson: traditions can be fun, but they’re not the main thing. The bunny slowly removes the headpiece and admits, “So… this isn’t the main thing, is it?” Together, the group sets the costume aside and agrees: “Let’s tell the story right.”

Theme

Traditions can be fun, but the real meaning of Easter is Jesus’ resurrection.

Characters

(5-7 actors)
• Narrator – sets the pace and transitions
• Leader Sam – teen leader, organized (trying to be)
• Tori – energetic teen, easily distracted
• Micah – sarcastic teen, quick jokes, big heart
• Bunny – teen in full bunny costume, proudly mistaken
• Lily – little girl, curious and sincere

When

Modern day, minutes before an Easter service/youth program

Props & Costumes

• Bunny costume (full suit with headpiece)
• Basket with plastic eggs/candy (optional)
• Tape, clipboard, fake microphone or mic stand (optional)

Why

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 – Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. That’s the heart of Easter.

How

The stage looks like a backstage area or church front with chairs and “prep” clutter.

Time

5 minutes

ied for our sins, was buried, and rose again. That’s the heart of Easter.

How

The stage looks like a backstage area or church front with chairs and “prep” clutter.

Time

5 minutes