
Shorter Bible Plays
TO MY MOTHER and Her "Sunday" Children
ILLUSTRATIONS
EDITOR'S INTRODUCTION
NOAH'S FLOOD - THE PEOPLE
THE PROVING OF ABRAHAM - THE PEOPLE
MOSES IN THE BULRUSHES - THE PEOPLE
UP, UP FROM EGYPT TO THE PROMISED LAND - THE PEOPLE
THE CALL OF SAMUEL - THE PEOPLE
DAVID AND GOLIATH
This volume offers a lively assortment of concise biblical dramatizations crafted especially for young performers and their teachers. Each piece transforms familiar stories into accessible stage sketches, inviting children to step into the shoes of prophets, kings, and everyday heroes of faith. The scripts are written with clear language and modest length, making rehearsals manageable while still capturing the wonder and moral depth of the original tales.
Beyond the scripts, the guide supplies practical tips for costuming and staging, drawing on simple fabrics and easy‑to‑make accessories that bring ancient settings to life without costly materials. By encouraging children to both act and, when ready, devise their own parts, the book turns scripture into a shared, hands‑on experience that nurtures confidence, compassion, and a deeper connection to the stories they hear each week.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Martin Mayer, Fox in the Stars, TIA American Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2014-07-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
b. 1881
Best known for writing short plays for children and church performance, this early 20th-century dramatist turned Bible stories and fairy tales into lively, stage-ready pieces. Her surviving books suggest a writer focused on simple dialogue, group performance, and stories meant to be shared aloud.
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