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Synonyms: ruler, sovereign, monarch, supreme ruler, crowned head, majesty, Crown, head of state, royal personage, emperor, prince, potentate, overlord, liege lord, lord, leader, chief, star, leading light, luminary, superstar, mogul, giant, master, kingpin, celebrity, lion

Antonyms: queens, peasant, serf, slave, subject, servant, average joe, common man, rank and file, lower class, common person, workers, commoner, the masses, the poor, plebians, bourgeois, proletariat, laborer, working class, middle class, blue-collar, a nobody, subvassal

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1. Alesander The Mediocre

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... GRABS TALULIAS AND ESCORTS HIM OFF) \nTALULIAS: I will gladly leave, but not because you choose for me \nto. You have no power over me. You have only the power that is \ngiven to you. \nALEXANDER: Take him hence. (TALULIAS EXITS, LED BY THE PEASANT \nBOY) \nCHOREGUS: What forces drive one man to action while another is \nhalted where he stands, not moving forward to remedy a situation? \nWhy cannot our ruler decide to end this devastation? Who will \ninfluence him to move? What person has the power to ...

2. A LITURGICAL DRAMA FOR ALL SAINTS’

Drama

Tom Eberle

... one and a quarter million dollars in bribes to Honduras officials to keep banana growers from organizing. Box: I wouldn’t doubt it. Cypher: Then, why do you complain about the price of bananas? Part of our work as missionaries is to help the peasants of our province gain ownership of a few acres on the huge banana plantations so that they might support their own families. Because of this we are terrorized by the large landowners. Box: Don’t get melodramatic about it. Minister: [Cypher lights candle and ...

3. A Pilgrimage To Bethlehem

Matthew 3:1-12

Drama

Matthew Powell

... with one another in asking them into their homes. They took them in and fed them and would accept no payment and sometimes even put bread or cakes into their bags. Storyteller 2: Eventually, however, they crossed into a district where the harvest had failed. The peasants gave them free lodging for the night, but no longer fed them for nothing. Sometimes they could get no bread; they offered to pay for it but there was none to be had. Storyteller 1: As they were walking along one warm day, Gregory became hot ...

4. Great Africans Of The Bible: The Shulamite

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... its branches. BELOVED: Does this mean ...? SOLOMON: Yes, my darling! I'm asking you to marry me. BELOVED: But Solomon! You are a king and I am just a lowly peasant girl. SOLOMON: It doesn't matter! Nothing matters! Our love will conquer all! BELOVED: But what about your family? They may not approve. SOLOMON: Because you come from the peasant class? I will not allow such snobbery to interfere with our happiness. BELOVED: There is one other little, teeny thing that may stand in the way. SOLOMON: And what is ...

5. Great Africans Of The Bible: The Shulamite

Song of Songs 1:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17

Drama

Pamela Urfer

6. Miracle In the Bethlehem Inn

Drama

... go to the stable to see the baby. They go to worship him as the shepherds did. Only Aaron holds back, believing it all to be nonsense. And then the miracle! Carol "Joy To The World" Benediction Costumes Joshua and his family are dressed as typical Hebrew peasants in the time of Jesus. Use bathrobes and towels for headdresses for the men and sheets or robes with shawls and scarves for the women. Headdress is discarded for scenes after they arrive at the inn except the last scene when they go to the stable ...

7. THE WITCH OF ENDOR

Drama

Marcia Miller

... should be in bright reds, purples, and blues. Saul is not dressed as a king or a soldier, but as a peasant. When Samuel appears he should be the most elaborately dressed, in that he is wearing his sacerdotal mantle and, perhaps, holding ... ! When we tell her it’s under the order of King Saul. SAUL: No! You must not mention my name! That is why we are dressed as peasants rather than soldiers. You must promise not to mention the name of your king. LEUMAS: But, sir, if we don’t tell her you’re making it ...

8. Lost Your Lunch

Mark 6:30-44

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... late at night having lost the wood he was taking to town to sell and the lunch he was going to eat. He tells his wife of the miracle of hearing Jesus teach and seeing him work a miracle. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: Galilean peasant home Props: None Costumes: Peasant of Jesus' Time Time: The Time of Jesus Cast: Dov -- a Galilean Shushana -- his wife SHUSHANA: (ENTERS ALONG WITH DOV) It's late. DOV: (TAKING OFF OUTER GARMENT) I know. SHUSHANA: Did you get the money for the firewood? DOV: No, I didn't ...

9. THE SAVIOR HAS COME?

Drama

Angela Akers

... : "Next you''ll have the gall to tell me that he was born of a man and a woman, just like normal babies." Simeon: "Yes, that he was. His parents were kindly peasants, quite poor." Nathan: "Stop! Stop! I''ve heard enough. You say the Lord, the God of our people, was born on earth just a few weeks ago. And that he was born a peasant, with nothing special in family or face that would set him apart from you and me. There can be no truth in what you say." Simeon: "But what about the angel? He ...

10. The Widow Of Nain

Luke 7:11-17

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... widow of Nain has lost her only son, and as the funeral passes by Jesus stops the procession and resurrects the son. Flute accompaniment with dancers. Playing Time: 6 minutes Setting: The Holy Land Props: A board on which to carry "dead" son Costumes Peasant, of the time of Jesus, with lots of black Time: The time of Jesus Cast: Widow Son Jesus Mourners -- dancers (MUSIC -- FUNERAL MUSIC UNDER POETRY AND DANCING. DANCE -- PROCESSION AND MOURNING UNDER POETRY) WIDOW: (WAILING) Death! Darkest dark! She-e-e-ol ...

11. The Thieves

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... escaping getting caught, talk about \ntheir companion who was caught and crucified next to Jesus, \nasking Jesus for mercy. They plan their future life of crime, \nbut someone arrives to change their plans forever. \nPlaying Time 5 minutes\nSetting Jerusalem\nProps None\nCostumes Peasant, time of Jesus\nTime After Jesus' death\nCast LEDAN\n ZETHAN\n NERIAH\nLEDAN: I'm leaving and nothing can stop me. \nZETHAN: Oh, the thing has a voice! What is it? I didn't know \nthis thing could talk! \nLEDAN: Leave me ...

12. A Blind Man Sees

John 9:35-41, John 9:13-34, John 9:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... , is healed by Jesus but faces opposition from the temple authorities. The man sets them straight and then believes in Jesus. A humorous retelling of the old story. Playing Time: 5 minutes Place: The Holy Land Props: None Costumes: Dog, bird, peasant, Temple official Time: Bible times Cast: Dog -- a clever mutt Disciple -- not as clever as the mutt Bird -- a passerby Jesus -- the leader Man -- needs healing Father Mother Neighbor -- lives close by Other -- lives farther away Pharisee -- won't live close ...

13. Water Logged

Matthew 14:22-36

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... of Jesus, arrives home without a fish for dinner and Ruth, his wife, questions him about it. They will learn a lesson about God's provision. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: The home of Peter Props: A fish hidden in Peter's cloak Costumes: Ruth -- cap and apron Peasants of Jesus' time Time: Jesus' time Cast: Peter - a disciple of Jesus Ruth - his wife PETER: (ARRIVING HOME) Hi, honey. I'm home. RUTH: (OFF STAGE) Is that you, honey? PETER: Of course, it's me. I'm home. RUTH: Just put the fish on the fire ...

14. The One Chosen

Matthew 16:21-28

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... the future, when the government is exterminating children who are inferior and sterilizing parents who bear them, two people struggle whether to put their lives in danger to save others. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: The home of Itzak and Morah Props: A knapsack Costumes: Peasant Time: The future Cast: Itzak Morah -- his wife MORAH: (ENTERS WITH ITZAK. THEY EMBRACE) Stay with me. ITZAK: I can't. MORAH: You can't go back. ITZAK: I must. You know I must. MORAH: I know I prayed and God brought you back to ...

15. Justified By Greed: Biography of a Pharisee

Micah 5:1-4, Zechariah 9:9-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 27:45-56, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... undue authority. We became rightfully angry. We are the highest form of authority there is and he did not recognize our importance. He often degraded our level of status. This was all wrong from any standpoint. He was only the son of a poor peasant woman from Nazareth, and Nazareth itself is an obscure village with no importance whatsoever. Not only was his source of power in doing signs questionable, but he was taking large numbers of the population away from being dedicated and affectionate to us. This ...

16. Herod

Matthew 2:1-12

Drama

Dale Bringman

... in other lands. I treated my subjects well, but I also demanded loyalty and obedience from them. But you want to hear about my experience with your Jesus. As I remember it, there were rumors of an unusual birth in Bethlehem. Among such peasant folk though, there were always those given to exaggeration. I paid no attention until perhaps two years later, 4 B.C., when astrologers came from Persia and Mesopotamia following a star. According to their calculations, the star had particular significance. They asked ...

17. A Shepherd Returns

Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... only a brief time. Though it seemed as if time stood still. We finally left, filled with wonder. I can remember contradictory thoughts racing through my mind: How could it be? The Promised One of God, the Messiah, born in a stable? To two young peasants? He could not come in this manner! But, I could not deny the angelic visitation, his words, the spirit of wonder to it all. It was beyond our comprehension. Far beyond our comprehension. "I kept close watch on that child, privately. I found out where he ...

18. A SERMON-DRAMA FOR EPIPHANY

Drama

Tom Eberle

... destination. Three: We even brought along our gold and other valuables in case we had to barter for the land and wealth that was to be found on it. Voice: Why are you convinced that you have found nothing here? One: This is clearly the house of some peasant. All the signs of the heavens are unanimous in saying that this cannot possibly be the proper location. Three: They don’t even have a sun deck. Voice: Have you looked inside? Two: There’s a baby crying inside, so I don’t think we should disturb the ...

19. Christmas International

Drama

Dory Younger

... Denmark Poland Italy (7) Mary Joseph Angels (3 or 5) Shepherds (3 or 5) Wise men (3) Child to carry star CHOIR: Remaining available children COSTUMES: German: Shorts with colorful suspenders, knee socks and oxford-type shoes, white shirt for boy OR dirndl or peasant dress for girl. Irish: Green dress or shirt or skirt for girl OR green shirt for boy. Felt or paper shamrocks may be used to decorate costume. Mexican: Sombrero or straw hat, short bolero jacket, dark pants for boy OR colorful dress with wide ...

20. The Meeting

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:26-38

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Great faith encourages the worship of God. Summary: Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, meets with Mary, the mother of Jesus, and they encourage each other. Playing Time: 5 minutes Setting: The house of Elizabeth Props: None Costumes: Peasants of Jesus' Time Time: Before the birth of Jesus Cast: Elizabeth -- the mother of John the Baptist, sixty years old, six months pregnant Mary -- her cousin, the mother of Jesus, fifteen years old, pregnant ELIZABETH: (ENTERS, HUMMING A TUNE AND MENDING A ...

21. By Thunder

Mark 1:14-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: What is it that makes people follow Jesus? Summary: Zebedee wonders why his sons are following Jesus. Playing Time: 3 1/2 minutes Setting: The home of Zebedee Props: None Costumes: Peasants of Jesus' Time Time: The Time of Jesus Cast: Zebedee -- a businessman who owns a fishing business Miriamne -- his wife ZEBEDEE: (ENTERS) Miriamne, It's me. MIRIAMNE: (ENTERS, DRYING HER HANDS ON A TOWEL) You're a little late. ZEBEDEE: Late! It's a wonder I made it home at ...

22. Opening Up to Jesus

Mark 2:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... man but can't get to Jesus. What to do? They tear off the roof, of course. Jesus heals the man and the roof gets fixed too. Playing Time: 8 minutes Setting: The home of Joash Props: Wine and cups Litter for lame man Pallet Costumes: Peasants of Jesus' Time Time: The Time of Jesus Cast: Joash -- the master of the house Servant Jesus Scribe One Person Another Person First Man Second Man Hareth -- the lame man Someone Else SERVANT: (ENTERS AND BOWS BEFORE HIS MASTER) Master, the food is prepared. JOASH: Do ...

23. Bonhoeffer of Berlin

Acts 5:17-42

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... trying to excuse what I did. I only want to say that I felt compelled to do it because of what I saw happening. God never promised Christians the choices would be clear and easy. Martin Luther once encouraged the German princes to slaughter rioting peasants because too much death and destruction was resulting. I don’t think Luther felt very good about that choice. But when he considered the alternative, he must have felt driven to do the things that caused the lesser harm of the two. When you live under ...

24. The Way It Works

Mark 6:1-6

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... : Three people discuss Jesus and the fact that he is telling people their sins are forgiven. How can anyone forgive sins? Who is Jesus and what right does he have to say these things? Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: Your church Props: None Costumes: Peasant, of first century, Christian Time: The Time of Jesus Cast: Joel Nathan Daniel JOEL: (ENTERS ALONG WITH NATHAN AND DANIEL) Where did this man get these things? NATHAN: Jesus? DANIEL: You know who we mean. Yes, Jesus. NATHAN: What things are you talking ...

25. Greatness

Mark 9:33-37

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... To be first in the kingdom you must be servant of all. Summary: Peter, James, and John want to be great and they are arguing about their achievements. Jesus sets them straight. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: The Holy Land Props: A small black book Costumes: Peasant, first century Time: The Time of Christ Cast: Peter James John Jesus JAMES: (ENTERS CARRYING A SMALL BLACK BOOK) I've got the list right here. You'll see. PETER: (ENTERS) Throw that list away. His kingdom is above such things. JOHN: (ENTERS) I ...

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