Length: approximately 20 minutes
Two distinct voices needed: Wendy and Mr. Albert

Auditions for the Easter Hit Parade

(Music plays for Wendy to enter then fades before dialogue)

(Mr. Albert walks up just as the music ends.)

A - Wendy!

W - Yes, Mr. Albert.

A - Have you finished the auditions for the Easter Hit Parade? Remember we are looking for artists who will use their talents to share the good news of the Easter season.

W - I'm almost through the auditions, Mr. Albert. I still have 3 or 4 more singing acts to try out. Also there is a group of clowns that has requested an audition.

A- Clowns? What can clowns do for an Easter program?

W - I'm not sure, but they assured me that they have plenty of Easter material for the audition.

A- We'll put them on the list and give them a try. But first, I see you have a vocal group lined up for the next audition.

W - Yes, the Ring-A-Dings is what they call themselves. It seems that each member of this group works for the telephone company. Their motto is to reach out and touch someone special even if it is in song.

A - Well, give them a "ring" and let them know we are ready for their audition.

W - Yes sir! Ring-A-Dings audition. Take one.

[Easter Song - "Happenin' Holidays Through the Year; One Way Street" (puppets perform)]

A - Excellent! The Ring-A-Dings are certainly not ding-a-lings. Make sure they are given a spot in our Easter Hit Parade, Wendy.

W - Will do! Now, how about those clowns?

A - I guess to use an old circus expression, "Bring in the clowns!"

(music for clowns to enter)

[Because I Love Him - "Minute Manna for the Holidays; One Way Street" (clowns perform)]

(music for clowns to change)

[The New Easter Dress - "Minute Manna for the Holidays; One Way Street" (clowns perform)]

(music for clowns to exit)

W - Well, what do you thing about the clowns Mr. Albert? I think they have potential.

A - So, do I. But before we make a hasty decision, let's see what else they can show us.

W - I'll go tell them to get ready for another audition. (exits)

A- While she's doing that, I'm going to get the next guy started. Let's see what his bio says. Hmmmmm. This is interesting - He's recognized as a " hare-raising" singer in his neck of the woods. Known only as "The Bunny," this talented singer has some hopping-strong opinions about the way the Easter holiday should be observed.

Well, Mr. Bunny, I curious to see what your opinions are on Easter. So, let's start your audition. Hop to it!

[The Bunny Song -"Happenin' Holidays Through the Year; One Way Street" - (puppet and props)

A - (chuckles) Mr. Bunny you are no "hare" brain. I think we have just the spot for you in our Easter program.

(enters) W- The clowns are ready Mr. Albert for their next audition. I think they told me that they have some rabbit jokes or something.

A - Ok Wendy. Let's hope their jokes make me "hoppy!"

W - Bring in the clowns. Audition - take 2.

[CLOWN SKIT - RABBIT JOKES]:

(music for clowns to enter)

Lead Clown:

Come on everybody! Gather around. I've got some really cool rabbit jokes for you.

These hare-raising jokes are guaranteed to have you hopping in your seats!

Wow! I'm funny even before I tell the jokes.

Is this mic on?

What do you call a rabbit that tells jokes?

A funny bunny

What do you call a bunny that plays with foxes?

A dumb bunny

What do you call a bunny that has fleas?

Bugs Bunny

Ok, that's enough on what you call a rabbit. Now..

What is the best way to catch a unique rabbit?

You unique up on him

What is the best way to catch a tame rabbit?

Tame way

Oh, since you know so much about rabbits. Tell me..

How can you tell which rabbits are the oldest in the group?

Look for gray hares

Why can't a rabbit's nose be 12 inches long?

Then it wouldn't be a nose. It would be a foot.

If a rabbit lost its white fluffy tail, where would it go to get a new one?

A retail store

What kind of rabbits eat with their ears?

All rabbits eat with their ears. They can't take them off.

Now, for the classic rabbit joke...

Why did the rabbit cross the road?

It's hopping to bring the gift I have for you.

Everyone: (Confused about joke) Huh? What are you talking about?

1st Clown: (Seeing the box) Oh! An Easter gift for us. (Brings gimmick box to center.)

Everyone: (Open the top of the box. Show empty box to audience. Look disappointed.)

2nd Clown:. Is this another one of your silly jokes? There's nothing in this Easter gift box.

3rd Clown: Maybe it's hidden.

Everyone: (Tears open gimmick box. Leaves it on the ground disappointed in the results.)

Lead Clown: (Holds box so audience can see that the open box is in the shape of a cross.) You look disappointed. Don't you know that the cross reminds us of the most precious gift ever given to us? Sin is no silly joke. Jesus had the last laugh over sin and death when He paid the price for our sins on a cross so we wouldn't have to.

Everyone: (Looks sorry for greedy actions. Then stands up by the cross and recites..)

For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

(music for clowns to exit)

A - O-ok! Good finishing touch to what Easter is all about. Maybe we can get them to do one more audition?

W - I'll go and ask after we get the next singer started. His name is Chris Cross and it says here that he likes country and western music.

A - Well, Howdy Chris! Mosey on up to the stage and let's hear yer!

[He Paid a Debt -"Easter Puppet Trax by Jim Wideman" (puppets and props)]

W - You got to admit, Mr. Albert, Chris Cross was right on target to why we celebrate Easter.

A - That he was Wendy. I wonder if our clowns can explain how to celebrate Easter? Have them to audition one more time.

W - Bring in the clowns. Audition - Take 3.

(music for clowns to enter)

[Clown Easter, an Easter Sunday skit for 4 clowns - www.clowns-ministry.com" We wrote our own ending with a clown explaining the meaning of Easter.]

(music for clowns to exit)

W - What do you thing Mr. Albert? Book the clowns?

A - Yes, Wendy, let's definitely put them in the show. Now, before we call it a wrap on the Easter Hit Parade auditions, let's listen to the song we have selected to end our program.

W - Right ho, Boss! Their musical selection might be the final song of the program, but it reminds us that there is nothing final about eternity. Thank goodness, Jesus Christ provided for our salvation throughout eternity. Here's The Witnesses singing, Christ Arose.

[Christ Arose - "Happenin' Holidays Through the Year; One Way Street" (puppets and props)]

(ending music to fade out program)

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