Christmas on Stage

By Theodore O. Zapel

Book Overview

The main objective of this book is to help make Christmas more meaningful - and fun! - for performers and audiences alike with this diverse collection of 27 Christmas plays and readings suitable for classroom, chancel, or youth group presentations. With selections for elementary and middle grades, teens, and adults, you can find something to fit almost any size cast, age group, and staging situation. You'll love the wide variety offered: contemporary comedies, fantasies, classics, re-enactments of the Christmas story, children's pageants, carol programs, mime, and dance programs. In addition, several Readers Theatre plays require no memorization and minimal rehearsal. Many of these plays and readings are easily staged with a minimum of costumes and props. Bring to life the true message and spirit of Christmas in this highly entertaining and engaging way. Since no royalty payments are required for performances, this low-cost anthology is a wise investment for any Christian drama group.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0916260682
• ISBN13: 9780916260682
• Release Date: August 1990
• Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Very well written

I rec'd my shipment much sooner than expected, so that was my first good reaction. I was delighted by the contents. It is categorized by early preschool to adults/teens, there are readings for solo and for theatre and these can be adapted to suit whatever audience/actors available that you have. Clearly explained outline in the production notes with written and diagramed instructions. The scripts are clear throughout the book. Categories from a traditional view to a modern twist on an old story. Very well done and a welcome addition to our home. I will be using one for our Christmas program coming shortly and there's no worry about memorization for this one! My favorite part of this book is that this treasure trove of plays are royalty free!