Characters (in order of appearance)
Narrator
David (or Rachel)
Esther
Shepherd 1
Shepherd 2
Shepherd 3
Shepherd 4
Shepherd 5
Lead Angel
Angel 2
Angel 3
Angel 4
Angel Choir
King Caspar
King Balthazar
King Melchior
Mary
Joseph

Props
Lectern or podium
Chair
Bundle with jar inside
Bundle with blanket inside
Gifts for the Wise Men to give to Jesus

Notes
This production can be restructured to suit a cast that is predominantly male or female. The lead part of David can easily be transformed to Rachel. In the original production, a girl did play this role.

The play offers roles for a wide range of ages. Adults or older youth could play the Kings, while upper elementary or “’tween” children can play the roles of David and Esther. The other roles are simple enough to be performed by younger eleme…