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The Empty Room

Short Play, Drama  /  3w, 4m

Dorothy Clarke Wilson

Because he believed a prince was coming that night, the ambitious, young innkeeper kept one room empty. Blinded by his love of gold, he lost an opportunity for service and came to recognize that the carpenter's son was the promised "Prince of Peace." An impressive Christmas message...

The Empty Room

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

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Summary
Because he believed a prince was coming that night, the ambitious, young innkeeper kept one room empty. Blinded by his love of gold, he lost an opportunity for service and came to recognize that the carpenter's son was the promised "Prince of Peace." An impressive Christmas message of strong, spiritual appeal.
Keywords
Performing Groups
HAMAR - a young Bethlehemite. 
JOANNA - his cousin. 
REBECCA - mother of Hamar. 
THE PROPHET 
MARY OF NAZARETH
A NOBLEMAN OF CAPERNAUM
A SERVANT
  • Time Period Ancient
  • Setting A room in the old khan of Bethlehem; evening of the first Christmas. 
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 40 minutes

Music

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

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