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WHAT

A chaotic, hilarious Christmas skit in which a narrator tries—desperately—to deliver a serious retelling of the biblical nativity story… but a group of middle schoolers keeps interrupting. They pitch their own creative, modern, wild, half-true, half-ridiculous versions of the Christmas story. Hoverboards, megaphones, pajamas, drones, and “wise men using Google Maps” all make an appearance.
Eventually, they settle down and agree to tell the real story of Jesus’ birth with respect, understanding, and joy.

THEME

Even when our imagination runs wild, the true story of Jesus’ birth shines through. Christmas is not about upgrades, jokes, or modern twists—it's about God coming to earth in love.

WHO (10–14 actors)

• Narrator – Serious, well-meaning, easily frustrated
  
  

• Student 1 – King/Queen of Wild Ideas
  
  

• Student 2 – Tech genius, suggests modern gadgets
  
  

• Student 3 – Fashion-obsessed, updates Mary’s wardrobe
  
  

• Student 4 – Conspiracy theorist (“Are we SURE about shepherds?”)
  
  

• Student 5 – Dramatic actor who overperforms everything
  
  

• Mary – Played by a student actor
  
  

• Joseph – Played by a student actor
  
  

• Shepherds (2) – Silly, easily distracted
  
  

• Wise Men (3) – Play their roles straight but confused by interruptions
  
  

(Extra students may join as angels, animals, townspeople.)

HOW

Staging is flexible. Students stand/sit in rows, step forward during scenes, argue, interrupt, and react. Narrator always attempts to restore order.
Comedy builds until the final shift where everyone reenacts the real nativity scene solemnly.

PROPS

• Cardboard megaphone
  
  

• Toy hoverboard or sign that says “HOVERBOARD MODE”
  
  

• Pajamas
  
  

• Google Maps sign
  
  

• Toy microphone
  
  

• Halo headbands
  
  

• Staffs, crowns, small gift boxes
  
  

• Optional fake drone
  
  

• Sign that reads “THE REAL STORY (SORT OF)”
  
  

TIME

20 minutes total (Part 1 = first 1,000 words)