Desert Boy was cast as Gabriel and Desert Girl as Mary. They started the play with quite a few lines.
They both did well. They really like the costumes!
Usually the play has more younger kids, but there weren't enough in town, so some of the older kids were gracious enough to fill in.
The role of the guard is always a favorite, with "Hark ye, hark ye" as the opening words. You can hear the kids pretending they're the guard before the play and saying those words!
The play has several songs, so the kids learn the basic Christmas carols.
Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus in the stable. Mary got a little lesson on how to pick up baby Jesus so she wouldn't cause him whiplash.
The angels head out to shepherd hill to make their proclamation about the newborn King.
Then the three wise men go and visit King Herod. He is obviously thrilled with the visit. The guard thinks it's pretty cool to hang out, too. Even the angels on their heavenly cloud are amused.
The three wise men then visit the newborn King.
Angel Gabriel tells Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt. Joseph made sure none of the gifts were left behind. It was quite cute.
The king and guard hang out at the palace until King Herod dies. These two are both kindergarteners and were so fun to watch!
Then at the end is a rousing rendition of Joy to the World. And in twenty minutes, it's a wrap!
Mary is ready to hold on to baby Jesus and do the final bow holding hands with the actors next to her. (Mom taught her that move!)
Next it was time to change out of costumes and participate in a beautiful candlelight service. I thought Desert Boy would resist going, but he said he found the service relaxing. A dessert potluck followed, so that was extra incentive to stay!
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