Lights, camera, action!
Rehearse the script
Having people who can act is a great asset. If not, work with those who volunteer. It's important to have a rehearsal with the director so that the actors and director are on the same page.
Activity
Watch this example from Parcel from my Sister Kate from 5:50 to 7:11.
The ‘look’ from the church vicar or church representative had to be revised several times. It was an important piece of history to remember when people were delivered the news as it was significant.
