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A Matter of Death and Life

Short Play, Drama  /  4w, 3m

A penetrating mini-musical exploring the Christian concepts of life and death, ingeniously written as a retelling of the life of Christ. This script is full of humor and searing dramatic impact, and is extremely easy to stage. This compelling, deeply moving theatre-piece for the church has received enthusiastic praise and has toured throughout the Midwest, been televised and acclaimed as one of the most powerful chancel dramas for youth today.

A Matter of Death and Life

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 3m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Chancel Drama / Pageant, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

Details

Summary
A penetrating mini-musical exploring the Christian concepts of life and death ingeniously written as a contemporary retelling of the life of Christ.  The script has humor and searing dramatic impact, and is extremely easy to produce.  The figure representing Christ is portrayed with reverence and uses, with few exceptions, only the words of Scripture.  Those who move in and around His life and ministry are depicted in broad, satirical form.  This compelling, deeply moving theatre-piece for the church has received enthusiastic praise and has toured throughout the Midwest, been televised and acclaimed as one of the most powerful chancel dramas for youth today. 

One reader portrays only the CHRIST

ALL OTHERS first portray a variety of people from around the world, then caricatures of people related to the Christ, then  modern business people.

 

Plus singers. Except for the reader portraying Christ, all readers will present several characters.

  • Time Period Not Applicable
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Play w/ Music
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style Folk
  • Vocal DemandsEasy
  • Chorus Size Medium

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Jack Kurtz

Jack Kurtz has been a Presbyterian pastor for 37 years, PC(USA), in Missouri and Northern Virginia. Educational degrees include: Doctor of Ministry, San Francisco Theological Seminary; and Master of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary. Mr. Kurtz has created a theatre co ...
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