Characters

First Scene—The Toy Shop

Liz-sales lady

Brooke-sales lady

Carla-sales lady

Extra characters-shoppers in store

Second Scene—The Church Hall

Pastor Jones-pastor

Sister Mildred-church member

Brother Thomas-church member

Sister Rose-church member

Extra characters-church members

Third Scene—The Army Barracks

Andrew-soldier

Pete-soldier

Brad-soldier

Mary

Joseph

Jesus

  Act I/Scene I

The Toy Shop

(Three ladies are in a toy shop, they are sorting, stocking, and rearranging toys. Liz and Brooke carry on a conversation. Carla keeps working, and listens quietly)

Liz—(tiredly)This is a lot of toys to stock!

Brooke—Well, you know Christmas is our busiest time of the year.

Liz—(laughing)Oh yeah! Especially on Christmas eve, when all of those last minute shoppers come in.

Brooke—(rolling her eyes)That’s when it gets crazy in here! Speaking of Christmas eve, doesn’t your church have a special service that night?

Liz—(smiling)Yes they do, they put on a Christmas program every year. It’s really sweet, all the little kids get up and sing, they read the Christmas story, it’s great!

Brooke—It sounds like it. Are you going to make it there this year?

Liz—No I have to much to do! I’m working here until closing that night. Then I still have to go home, wrap gifts, and get ready to cook Christmas dinner. (making excuses)Besides Pastor Jones doesn’t expect too many people to show up on that night, he knows were all busy.

Brooke—(doubtfully)Uh yeah, I guess so.

Scene II

The Church Hall

(A pastor and a few church members are talking about the churches’ Christmas plans. Pastor is standing, church members are seated)

Pastor Jones—(loudly at first, to get everyones attention)Alright everyone, we have already decided who will direct the Christmas program, and decorate the church for this years Christmas eve service. Now we need someone to collect the toys for the children’s home, and we also need somebody to be in charge of the Christmas soup kitchen. Can I get any volunteers? (church members sit in silence, looking around, avoiding the pastors gaze)