Miriam’s Baby Brother is based on the familiar story that is found in Exodus 1:15--2:9. This play is an historical re-telling of the story-line but has a more modern atmosphere, which is demonstrated through the dialogue and setting.

If a more elaborate set decoration is used, the setting is inside the house. There are a table, several chairs, a fireplace, and a cradle; the usual things. A door on stage right leads to another room in the house. Sitting on the table is a large basket. It is big enough to carry a bundle - such as a baby. Although this is the ideal set, substitutions (such as using the back of a lectern for the china cabinet) can be made.

CHARACTERS

MOTHER

MIRIAM - a young girl

SOLDIER #1

SOLDIER #2

Just before the lights come on, a woman’s scream is heard. Lights. "Not my baby; not…