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Word with You, A - A Christmas Play

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.

  • Short Play
  • Faith-based, Christmas/Holiday
  • 40 minutes

  • Time Period: Present Day
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Interior Set

  • Performance Group:
  • Elementary School / Primary, Community Theatre, Jr High/Primary, High School/Secondary, Shoestring Budget, Church / Religious Groups
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.

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

  • Casting: 3M, 4F
  • Casting Attributes: Ensemble cast

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.