Christmas ~ Children’s ~ ELL-Friendly ~ Approx. 1 hour

Synopsis

In the town square, an ill-tempered woman meets a neighbor who has strange stories to tell about her son. Over the course of five days, Mary helps her new friend understand how the Christmas story is woven through the whole Bible – and what it means for her life. 

Originally written for an ELL drama camp, this play can be performed in one sitting or in episodes.

Characters

Flexible cast size

• MARY (F)
• SARAH (F)
• ENSEMBLE — flexible size. If dividing into groups, some recurring characters (e.g. Jesus, Moses, etc.) may be played by different actors in different scenes.

Stories Included

• The Christmas Story (Annunciation, Nativity, Shepherds, Magi, Dedication in Temple)
• Creation
• The Fall
• The Exodus (Passover, Golden Calf, Bronze Snake)
• Jonah
• Jesus’ Temptation
• Jesus Calms the Storm
• Jesus Welcomes the Children
• Jesus Heals a Paralytic
• The Lost Sheep
• The Lost Son
• The Easter Story (Last Supper, Crucifixion, Resurrection)