Book Description

Here's a collection of humourous, down-to-earth plays that bring a fresh perspective to the Christmas story through such creative devices as imagining the thoughts and feelings of fringe characters (like an innkeeper or a servant to one of the Magi) or by updating the story with contemporary settings and characters. No Stable Too Small offers a variety of practical material for any situation, ranging from shorter plays with small casts and lines that can be easily mastered by younger children, to more elaborate pieces with sophisticated themes for older children and adults. And they're ideal for use with today's young people - the dialogue reflects the way they really talk, yet never detracts from the biblical message. These flexible scenes offer a mix of speaking parts for all age groups, from preschool through adult, and are especially valuable for small congregations that lack the resources to mount large-scale productions. No sets are required, and only simple costumes and minimal props are needed. The plays can be performed by smaller churches with as few as 8-10 cast members, or parts can easily be divided to accommodate groups as large as 25-30. And with a running time of approximately 20-25 minutes each, its easy to fit them within a Christmas Even or Advent Sunday worship service.