A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM! Sunday School Center（在伯利恒的一个晚上!）.pdfVIP

A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM! Type: Christmas Skit for Youth Length: 15 minutes (without optional Christmas Carols.) Characters: Mary Mother of the baby JESUS Joseph Mary’s husband and protector Innkeeper Innkeeper in Bethlehem 3 Shepherds Three shepherds who saw the angels in Bethlehem 3 Wise Men Three wise men who traveled to Bethlehem Description: The actors tell the story of Baby JESUS’ birth in Bethlehem from the point of view of the characters they portray. They are obvious about being actors and playing their parts. They introduce themselves to the audience and finish putting on their costumes before doing their parts. In general they pose the question “What would it have been like if you had been there on that Night in Bethlehem? What would you have seen or heard?” Then they try to answer those questions. Setting: Ancient Israel. Costumes: Should resemble costumes from ancient Israel. (Robes, large pieces of fabric tied at waist, sandals or bare feet, and pieces of fabric for head coverings.) Mary may have a pillow for part of the play in order to appear to be expecting a baby. Shepherds may have shepherd’s crook. Kings may have crowns and gifts. Lights: Lights and spotlights on stage. Sound: Microphones to pick up conversations at CENTERSTAGE, STAGE LEFT and STAGE RIGHT. Consider individual microphones for main characters: Check MARY, JOSEPH, and INNKEEPER. Opt