COLOR SOUND
COLOR PROPS AND LIGHT
CHRISTMAS MUSICAL CAST:
Stella the Storyteller played by Hanah E: A modern day charming, witty, and thought-provoking girl. She leads the cast and audience on this journey back in time. Has the most speaking parts and a few solos.
Steven the Storyteller played by Andrew L: A modern day charming, witty, and thought-provoking boy. He helps leads the cast and audience on this journey back in time.
Herod played by Curt E: A raging, reigning King Herod in biblical attire. Has solos and speaking parts in song 2. Definitely needs a throne!
Shirley Sherlock played by Sarah E: The eager, young investigator hired by Herod to find out why the Wise Men never returned and where King Jesus was. Has very many speaking parts, challenging solos and duets.
Wendy Watson played by Lydia W: Assistant to the eager, young investigator hired by Herod to find out why the Wise Men never returned and where King Jesus was. Has speaking parts, solos and duets.
Leah the Librarian played by Eden W: A proper, uptight young librarian who tries to keep order in the Bethlehem Public Library. Many speaking parts and solos.
Shepherd 1 Aaron played by Eli: speaking parts, acts and solo
Shepherd 2 Hosea played by Breckin: speaking parts, acts
Shepherd 3 Daniel played by Christian: speaking parts, acts and solo
Shepherd 4 Matthew played by Wyatt: speaking parts, acts
Possibly Cameron? If not Breckin and Wyatt?
Angel 1 Chloe: played by Katelyn: acts, loud, sarcastic speaking part, solo and chorus
Angel 2 Gloria: played by Myra: acts, slightly sarcastic speaking part, solo and chorus
Angel 3 Esther: played by Hallie: acts, speaking part, and chorus
Angel Chorus: Katelyn, Myra, Hallie, Abby, Morgan, Kenzie: sings in chorus and acts, gospel style
Wiseman 1 Gaspar played by Christian: speaking part and acts
Wiseman 2 Melchior played by Matthew: Acts and speaking part
Wiseman 3 Balthasar played by Eli: Acts and speaking part
Phoebe (Innkeeper's wife) played by Katelyn: solo and duet
Vinny (Innkeeper) played by Eli: solo and duet
Donut Man: played by Christian: acts only
Sheep are in song 4, scene afterwards, and again in the Nativity Scene
Sheep 1 played by Cameron: acts only, is tended by shepherds and of course "baa's"
Sheep 2 played by Payton: acts only, is tended by shepherds and of course "baa's"
Sheep 3 played by Thayer: acts only, is tended by shepherds and of course "baa's"
In Song 2:
Herod's servant 1 played by Katelyn: acts only in Herod's courtroom who pamper the king with waving palm branches and feeding him grapes
Herod's servant 2 played by Morgan: acts only in Herod's courtroom who also pampers king
Nativity Scene (from Song 7 til end?)
Mary played by Myra: acts only in Nativity scene
Joseph played by Christian: acts only in Nativity scene
Shepherds: Breckon, Wyatt, Ren
Wisemen: Christian, Matthew, Cameron
Angels: Hallie, Abby, Morgan, Kenzie
Sheep: Payton, Thayer
Donkey: Jadon
“If I Knew Then” Small Group:
Christian, Abby, Kenzie, Morgan
“If I Knew Then” Speaking Parts:
Child 1: Morgan
Child 2: Christian
Child 3: Kenzie
Child 4: Abby
additional solos:
“A Higher Calling”:
Solo 1: Katelyn
Solo 2: Eli
Solo 3: Morgan
Solo 4: Abby
Additional Speaking Part & making of a large crown in A Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King” – song 9
Kid 1: Morgan
Kid 2: Katelyn
Kid 3:Kenzie
Kid 4: Abby
Harmony Singers: Katelyn, Eli, Hallie, Andrew
Library Students:
Breckin, Cameron D, Christian, Eli, Hallie, Jadon, Katelyn, Kenzie, Matthew L, Morgan, Myra, Payton, Ren, Thayer, Wyatt
CD1 A Rockin’ Royal Christmas with the King!
DISCO LIGHT
CHOIR (unison):
Let’s have a very merry Christmas celebrating Jesus, everybody sing along!
Happily forever we will be together worshipping around the throne.
I once was lost but now I’m found adopted by the King.
He’s my Father now!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and He’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
What a high position we have all been given, we are heaven’s royalty.
We’ll be given crowns one day lay them down, worshipping the King of kings!
I once was lost but now I’m found adopted by the King.
He’s my Father now!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and He’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
Put your hands up high and wave them in the sky;
Now every girl and boy, let’s shout and make some noise!
Rock out! Whoa!
A rockin’ royal Christmas with the King!
Let’s have a rockin’ royal Christmas, Christmas with the King!
Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus, everybody sing!
Our Father sent His Son into the world on Christmas morn.
He’s reigning in my heart and he’s the Mighty Lord of lords!
Put your hands up high and wave them in the sky;
Now every girl and boy, let’s shout and make some noise!
Rock out! Whoa!
A rockin’ royal Christmas with the King! Yeah!
DISCO LIGHT OFF
SCENE 1
ALL STAGE LIGHTS OFF, LIGHT ON SIDE ON STORY TELLERS
STORYTELLER STELLA: Come with me now and let’s take a peek at an old story that you thought you already knew. But I’m sure there are some things that you’ll be surprised to hear. It may change some things for you – like Who you are celebrating this Christmas and Who rules and reigns in your life. (Music begins) CD 8
STORYTELLER STEVEN: It’s Bethlehem 2,000 years ago and a Child has been born. His name is Jesus. Most people were thrilled to hear the news, but some weren’t so thrilled. One of them was a king. His name was Herod.
Bring Them to Me
(Storyteller Stella, Choir, Herod, and Sherlock)
STORYTELLER STELLA SOLO:
Step back in time two thousand years,
You’ll be surprised by what you hear;
STORYTELLER AND CHOIR:
Herod is reigning and he is complaining,
He’s angry as angry can be.
So let’s step back in history, come with me!
HEROD:
I am Herod the ruler, need I say anymore? I’m the king!
CHOIR:
A fact you can’t ignore.
HEROD:
The nerve of those wise men to stand in my court
And ask me where that Baby would be born.
They followed a star on their journey;
They thought a star would lead to their king?
Ha ha! How dare they would stand in my presence; Someone go find them for me!
CHOIR:
Herod calm down and count to ten,
Herod slow down stop jumping ahead;
There’s really no reason, Your majesty,
Listen, those wise men could not hurt a flea.
HEROD:
But they’ve got something up their sleeve,
Bring them to me!
I’ll find those three wise men, they’ll be trembling with fear
I am king! I thought I made that clear!
CHOIR:
But Herod, poor Herod was raging mad for sure.
His royal highness was so insecure.
HEROD:
I told them to return to me, And that was my word, my decree.
I told them I wanted to worship.
CHOIR:
But we know he’s lying through his teeth.
CHOIR:
Herod calm down and count to ten,
Herod slow down, stop jumping ahead;
There’s really no reason, Your majesty, listen
Those wise men could not hurt a flea.
HEROD:
But they’re acting suspiciously, bring them to me!
SHERLOCK: CHOIR:
Shirley Sherlock is my name, I’m (She's) from the FBI.
SHERLOCK:
One day Herod summoned me,
SHERLOCK and HEROD:
“Sherlock, find those guys!”
SHERLOCK:
Those wise men don’t seem very wise to disobey a king;
I for one will do my best to please his majesty.
HEROD:
Bring them to me!
CHOIR:
Herod calm down and count to ten,
Herod slow down, stop jumping ahead;
There’s really no reason,
Your majesty, listen.
Those wise men could not hurt a flea.
HEROD:
I don’t trust me who travel in threes, bring them to me!
SHERLOCK:
Perhaps I was put on the earth for such a time as this,
I could become a CEO of Herod’s offices;
I’ll go get those wise men, bring them to his majesty,
I’ll be Herod’s right man, just you wait and see!
Herod, I’m on it, I’ll solve this case. (CHOIR, too)
Herod, I’ll find them, no time to waste. (CHOIR, too)
CHOIR:
There’s really no reason, your majesty, listen
SHERLOCK and CHOIR:
Those wise men won’t change history.
SHERLOCK and HEROD:
Unless the Baby could actually be the King of kings!
HEROD:
Bring them to me!
Scene 2
Storyteller Stella: See, I told you King Herod was mad.
Sherlock: (to the audience) But not mad at me. Herod called ME to get to the bottom of this mystery and find out some information on this Baby and see why those wise men didn’t come back like he ordered them to do. See, I’m Sherlock, and this is my assistant Wendy Watson. I am the chief investigator for (look both ways carefully before he says the words) the FBI.
Kids: Ssshhhhhhhhhhhh……….
Watson: That’s “From Bethlehem Investigations.” Yes, Judea’s finest.
Sherlock: Never lost a case and I don’t plan to lose this one. So, being the investigator I was trained to be, I did two obvious things: (music begins CD17) I went and got a donut (delivered by Donut Man) and headed straight over to the Bethlehem Public Library….did a little snooping around.
SONG 3: Take a Look Inside
Stella the Storyteller Solo:
Sherlock’s off to the library,
He’ll research the Baby’s ancestry;
Take a look at genealogy,
CHOIR:
He’ll uncover His family tree.
SHERLOCK:
He couldn’t be of royalty if I can be so bold,
ADD CHOIR:
Unless He fulfilled the prophecy the scriptures had foretold.
CHOIR:
He must search the scriptures line by line,
And investigate what he can find;
Every scroll of ancient history,
SHERLOCK:
I’ll solve this mystery you’ll see.
CHOIR:
Take a look inside in God’s Holy Word.
Look at the facts and not what you’ve heard
If God said it we believe it, investigate and see
There’s proof in the scriptures
He’s heaven’s royalty.
Was He really from the line of David? S &W: (Yes !)
From the tribe of Father Abraham? S&W: (Correct!)
From the mystery of history He’ll find out S: (Wow!)
He was really born in Bethlehem. S&W: (Oh, my!)
Isaiah called Him a Mighty God, S&W: (Mighty God!)
He wrote He was the Prince of Peace; S&W: (Prince of Peace!)
Everlasting Father, Emmanuel! S&W: (Everlasting Father, Emmanel!)
That’s a King to me. S&W: (Wait a minute!) 2nd Time: S&W: (That’s a King to me!)
(REPEAT with SHERLOCK & WATSON COMMENTS)
Narration begins: STORYTELLER STEVEN: This is the first time Sherlock thought he might be in just a little bit of trouble.
SHERLOCK: What have I gotten myself into?
WATSON: First rule of investigation: Find a source “in the know.” And we found one, but this one seems to be the Holy Scripture!
SHERLOCK: So I ran a little background on this Baby and found out that He might be the King of the Jews! I may be in over my head!
SHERLOCK, WATSON, LIBRARIAN and STORYTELLERS – STEVEN AND STELLA (sing red words):
CHOIR (sings blue words):
Take a look inside in God’s Holy Word.
He was really from the line of David,
Look at the facts and not what you’ve heard
From the tribe of Father Abraham;
If God said it we believe it, investigate and see
From the mystery of history we found out
There’s proof in the scriptures
He was really born in Bethlehem!
He’s heaven’s royalty.
He was really from the line of David,
Take a look inside in God’s Holy Word.
From the tribe of Father Abraham;
Look at the facts and not what you’ve heard
From the mystery of history we found out
If God said it we believe it, investigate and see
He was really born in Bethlehem!
There’s proof in the scriptures He’s heaven’s royalty.
CHOIR:
Sherlock studied at the library,
He found out the Baby’s ancestry;
God fulfilled all the prophecies,
SHERLOCK, WATSON and CHOIR:
The scripture said He was the King indeed!
Scene 3
ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS EXIT TO CHANGE
Storyteller Stella: So Sherlock was afraid that…
Sherlock: (to storyteller) I’m afraid of NOTHING!
Storyteller Steven: So Sherlock and Watson thought…..
Sherlock/Watson: We don’t THINK, We KNOW!!!
Storytellers: (Steven and Stella say frustrated) OK, OK…..
Storyteller Stella: so Sherlock and Watson KNOW that….
SHER/STOR/WAT: Herod’s NOT going to like this.
Sherlock/Watson: (To Librarian) Excuse me, miss.
Librarian: Shhhhhh! Lower your voices!
Sherlock/Watson: (Trying to make their voices sound lower) Excuse me, miss.
Librarian: Not lower, I mean quieter. This IS a library.
Sherlock: I’m Sherlock and I have huge case.
Librarian: A huge case of what? The measles? The flu? As loud as you’re speaking I wish it was laryngitis!
Sherlock: I mean we’re on a case! (Sherlock and Watson look both ways)
Sherlock/Watson: for the FBI!
Librarian: (loudly) FBI??????
Sher/Wat/kids: Now you’re shushing ME?
Watson: (flashes his/her badge) We’re on a case
Sherlock: for the BIG GUY
Librarian: The big guy?
Watson: You know, the main most man in town, the sassy sovereign…
Librarian: Who?
Sher/Wat/Kids: King Herod!!!!
Librarian: Oh… right, right, right. So, what can I do for his Royal Craziness?
Sherlock: Well, I’m investigating the birth of a Child.
Watson: One that took place here in Bethlehem.
Librarian: Which one? There are a lot of children born in Bethlehem.
Watson: Yes, but this was a Child that was supposed to be the King of the Jews.
Librarian: Oh yeah, I remember that. There was an article in the Bethlehem Star a couple years ago about that. Why don’t we step over to the computer lab and search for it?
Sherlock: (loudly) OK! Now we’re talking!