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The Third Wish - A Play for Christmas

Short Play  /  2w, 6m, 1girl(s)

James Taylor

Edited by John McTavish

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

Three Wise Ones, called Islam, Buddhist and Hindu, remind us of the religiously pluralistic context in which the Christmas message is set.

The Third Wish - A Play for Christmas

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 6m, 1girl(s)
  • Duration
    Duration
    30 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday, Chancel Drama / Pageant, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

Details

Summary

Three Wise Ones, called Islam, Buddhist, and Hindu, remind us of the religiously pluralistic context in which the Christmas message is set.

Cast Attributes
Keywords
RACHEL
SARAH
MIRIAM
HINDU
BUGGHIST
ISLAM
GUARD
KING HEROD
CLERK

Alternatively may be cast as 3 males, 5 females, and 1 young girl.

  • Time Period Contemporary
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Duration 30 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

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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James Taylor

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