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A Word with You - A Christmas Play

Short Play  /  4w, 3m

Marney Heatley, Brian Martin

Edited by John McTavish

Published in the collection The Mouse's Discovery: Chancel Plays for Young and Old.

Simon, a shepherd, misses work one night when his wife gives birth. The same evening Jesus is born and Simon witnesses strange events leading to adventure and discovery.

A Word with You - A Christmas Play

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

Details

Summary

Simon, a shepherd, misses work one night when his wife gives birth. The same evening Jesus is born and Simon witnesses strange events leading to adventure and discovery.

Cast Attributes

MR. MATTHEWS - Manger of shepherds.
SIMON, MARTHA, RACHEL, BEN - Shepherds.
BECKY - Young stable helper.
BETH - Simon's wife.
BABY - Simon and Beth's baby. May be real or imagined.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Authors

Author

Marney Heatley

Author

Brian Martin

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