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The Real Untold Story

Short Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m, 2girl(s), 4boy(s), 4any gender (youth)

Doug Strouse

This charming Christmas play is especially designed for production by elementary school-aged youngsters.

The Real Untold Story

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m, 2girl(s), 4boy(s), 4any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
This charming Christmas play is especially designed for production by elementary school-aged youngsters. It's easy to produce, with minimal memorization requirements. The story is about a little girl who thinks of Christmas only in terms of getting gifts. An angel appears and tells her the real story of Christmas, bringing the characters and events to life in her bedroom. A warm, humourous play that is a joy for both the actors and the audience, never compromising the message or seasonal theme. There's a very special ending when the children of the audience are invited to bring a gift for distribution to those in need. A perfect choice for Sunday school production; easy, fun and meaningful.
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Performing Groups
NARRATOR - A boy or girl in 3rd grade or older. Long speeches and a need for audience rapport.
SAMANTHA - A young "cute" girl. Her lines are short and well-cued.
MOTHER AND FATHER - A pair of high school students or adults.
CLOCKPERSON & TIMEPERSON - Any age youngster, boy or girl.
ANGEL - A older elementary boy or girl. Has several long speeches and many lines.
INNKEPPERS - Can be played by an entire class of any ages.
KINDLY INNKEEPER - Young boy with a certain "ham" quality. Lines are short but a humorous portrayal is a must. 
INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL WIFE - Young girl with the same "ham" quality. She is a self-absorbed person, constantly looking in the mirror
MARY AND JOSEPH - A pair of high school seniors or adults.
BABY JESUS - Either a real infant or a blanket-rapped doll.
SHEPARDS - Can be played by an entire class of any age.
SHEEP - Can best be played by pre-schoolers and kindergarteners
ANGEL #2 - A girl or boy of any age. Only one speech.
ANGEL CHORUS - Entire class can play this.
DOCTOR - Boy or girl of any age.
WISEMEN - Three boys OR an entire class of boys and girls.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting Samantha's bedroom.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • 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

Doug Strouse

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