Shorter Bible Plays

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Shorter Bible Plays

by Rita Benton

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (103K 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

About the author

RB

Rita Benton

b. 1881

Known for lively children’s and religious drama, this early 20th-century playwright turned Bible stories and fantasy themes into stage-friendly plays that were meant to be performed, not just read. Her work has stayed in circulation through library archives and public-domain editions.

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