20 Minutes | 8 Actors
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WHAT
A middle-school mystery-comedy where a team of young “holiday detectives” is hired to investigate why the Christmas spirit is mysteriously fading. Their investigation takes them through interviews with shepherds, wise men, confused ornaments, North Pole elves, and even a Charles Dickens character. Each scene brings clues, laughs, and surprising wisdom that eventually lead them back to the manger of Jesus.
THEME
True Christmas spirit isn’t found in presents, decorations, or traditions — it is found in Jesus Christ.
WHO (CAST)
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Detective Jordan – lead detective, confident, dramatic
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Detective Riley – logical, loves evidence
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Detective Sam – energetic, distractible, comedic
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The Chief – sends them on assignment
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Shepherd Eli – excitable shepherd from Bethlehem
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Wise Man Melchior – dramatic, poetic
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Ornament Sparkles – emotional talking ornament
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Elf Twinkle – stressed North Pole elf
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Additional supporting characters (optional)
HOW
Fast-paced, mystery-style scenes. Middle schoolers deliver comedic lines. Younger kids can act silently in background roles. Flexible for any stage size.
PROPS
Detective clipboards, star cutout, stuffed sheep, crown, gift boxes, ornament prop, elf hat, magnifying glass.
TIME
20 minutes total