How to Start a Church Drama Team

A drama team can add a new element to a church's worship service. Drama teams can perform short skits or full two-hour plays, and allow people who would not otherwise sing, act or play an instrument to get involved in church in a special way.

Things You'll Need

• Skits
• Permission from your pastor and deacons
• Actors

Instructions

1. Ask permission from the pastor and deacons before you begin.

2. Find out if anyone is interested in joining. Make announcements during church services and ask for those who are interested to contact you.

3. Determine if you have enough people to begin. A group can be as small as four people or as large a group as you can handle.

4. Pick some starting programs for the team. Once you have determined the amount of people you have to work with, pick out a few small skits to get everyone started.

5. Pick a time and a place to meet. A great time to practice is before an evening service or after the morning services.

6. Choose your first program for the team. Discuss each skit you have chosen and present them to the team. Set a time and place for the team's next practice and begin working with them on your chosen program.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't pick a full-length play as your first program. They are complicated and take too much preparation. Choose a short skit you can conquer within a couple of practices. This will give the actors confidence and get more people interested.