• tory and sometimes talks to the audience.

• Santa Claus – Jolly, kind, just a bit frazzled from a bumpy landing.

• Mayor Clara / Mayor Jed – Practical leader of the town, wants everything organized.

• Ruby – Owner of the town café / general store, witty and kind, “unofficial boss” of the town.

• Sheriff Boone / Sheriff Ellie – Good-hearted, a little dramatic, determined to “keep order”.

• Jess – A brave, curious child (boy or girl) who loves Christmas and asks big questions.

• Ellie Mae / Tommy – Another town child; playful, enthusiastic, sometimes silly.

• Hank – Easygoing rancher, knows the trails and the horses.

• Martha / Grace – Church pianist or teacher, gentle, reminds everyone of the meaning of Christmas.

• (Optional) Extra Townsfolk (1–2) – Can be used for background, carol singing, or extra lines.

Setting

A simple interior set representing a frontier town meeting place that can double as:

• Ruby’s café / general store

• The town hall / church space

Suggested props:

• A few wooden crates or benches

• A counter or small table (Ruby’s store counter)

• A small Christmas tree or a few decorations

• A hanging “Welcome to Red Mesa” / “Welcome to Dusty Ridge” sign (any frontier town name)

• Lanterns, a rope, maybe a saddle or cowboy hat on a peg

Offstage area represents the frontier outside town where Santa’s sleigh “crash-landed”.Westward Ho, Santa! is a heartwarming 18-minute Christmas skit that brings the magic of Christmas to the Old West. When Santa’s sleigh crash-lands on the outskirts of a dusty frontier town, the startled but eager residents band together to help him finish his deliveries before Christmas morning. Along the way, they discover that real Christmas joy isn’t just about receiving gifts—it’s about serving others with kindness and community spirit.

Designed for 8–10 actors, this flexible script features roles for children, adults, and female characters, making it easy to cast in churches, schools, or family events. Costuming is simple—cowboy hats, boots, and a classic Santa suit—and the staging requires only a basic interior set, so directors don’t need elaborate props or technical equipment.

Westward Ho, Santa!

A Christmas Skit (~18 Minutes)

Cast of Characters (8–10 actors)

You can combine or double smaller roles if needed.

• Narrator – Warm, friendly, guides the s