No Stable Too Small

Here's a collection of humorous, down-to-earth plays that bring a fresh perspective to the Christmas story by imagining the thoughts and feelings of fringe characters (like an innkeeper or a servant to one of the magi) or setting the story with contemporary settings and characters. There's a variety of practical material, 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. 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. The plays can be performed by casts with 8-10 members, or parts can be easily divided to accommodate larger groups. With a running time of approximately 20-25 minutes each, it's easy to fit them within a Christmas Eve or Advent Sunday worship service.