The Good News Broadcast” is a lively, heartfelt, and humorous 10-minute Christmas skit set inside the studio of a modern-day news channel. While the set feels contemporary—complete with microphones, headsets, and a bustling newsroom—the anchors report live from Bethlehem during the very first Christmas.

Through interviews with shepherds, travelers, and surprised townspeople, the news team uncovers a story far greater than they expected: the long-awaited Savior has been born. 

This drama blends fun newsroom banter with deep biblical truth, ending with a powerful reminder that the Good News isn’t just ancient history—it’s for us today.

Theme

Christmas — The Good News of Jesus Christ, the Savior for all people

Characters 

(6–8 actors)

• Emma Jordan – Confident news anchor. Professional but warm; tries to keep things orderly.

• Marcus Ray – Co-anchor. Humorous, slightly dramatic, easily excited

• Crystal – Energetic field reporter broadcasting “live from Bethlehem”

• Shep – A shepherd; simple, genuine, and amazed by what he witnessed

• Mira – A traveler who just met the Wise Men on the road

• Jonas – A Bethlehem villager who heard rumors about the Messiah

• Optional Characters (if needing 1–2 more):

• Stage Assistant

• Additional Shepherd or Villager

When

Modern times reporting on the night of Jesus’ birth (a fun time-blend)

Props & Costumes

• News desk with microphones

• Headsets, clipboards, papers

• Simple robes for Bethlehem characters

• Handheld microphone for a reporter

• Optional: cardboard camera, backdrop with “Good News Network”

Why

The skit highlights the verse: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” — Luke 2:11

This verse reminds us that Christmas is God’s announcement of hope. Jesus didn’t come quietly—His birth was Good News meant to be shared.

How

A simple stage divided into two parts:

• Left side: News desk — modern, clean, simple.

• Right side: “Bethlehem set” — a few crates, hay, or cloth to symbolize the town.

The reporter moves between both through dramatic “broadcast transitions.”

Time

10 minutes