Characters
God (offstage voice)
Gabriel
Michael
Mary
Messenger
Joseph
Innkeeper
Innkeeper’s Wife
Lead Shepherd
Gabriel
Shepherd 1
Shepherd 2
Shepherd 3
Shepherd 4
Angel 1
Angel 2
Angel 3
Angel 4
Angel 5

Props
Paper (decree)
Arrow sign saying “To Bethlehem”

Notes
No one really knows much about the personality of the angels Gabriel and Michael. “If We Do It, It Will Work” takes some dramatic license in assigning personalities for these characters, portraying them as something of an “odd couple.” It views Gabriel as a “by-the-book” worrier, and Michael as more of a laid-back type. If possible, Gabriel’s robe should fit perfectly and be spotless. Michael’s should be open and he should wear his halo backward or tilted to one side.

Other than the two leads, roles in this play have few lines w…