This dramatization may be done simply as choral speaking. Or add actors for their own tableaux or pantomime [choreography]. Choral speaking must be rehearsed and rehearsed to make many voices sound as one. Listen to the voices. Use at least four low voices and four high [more, if you like]. Remember this is DRAMATIC reading. It must be done with much expression or it will sound about as exciting as the average congregation’s responsive reading! Watch the punctuation. It will help with the expression. Choral reading is especially appropriate for worship services.

ALL: Now there was David. A WHOLE MAN!

LOW: Destined for greatness.

HIGH: Dabbling in mire.

ALL: A whole man in the image of God!

SOLO 1: But not God.

ALL: A man!

SOLO 1: A man of sins,

SOLO 2: Of error,

SOLO 4: Of hatred.

ALL: But a man of …