Churches and youth groups like the idea of using drama, but the writing often proves a challenge and there's little time to rehearse.

This richly varied collection includes monologues, duologues, and sketches for several voices which are designed to work like five minute mini radio plays. Needing almost no rehearsal, staging or costume, they are simple to perform, but offer real content and pack a powerful punch.

Many of the pieces cover seasonal themes such as Christmas, New Year, Lent, and Easter -...