Characters (in order of appearance)
Director
Lead Angel
Stage Manager
Angel Choir
Youth Choir
Mary
Clark
Shepherd 2
Narrator
Shepherd 3
Shepherds
King 1
Angels
King 2
Lead Shepherd
King 3
Young Shepherd

Props
Clipboards with paper
Script
Doll
Manger
Gifts for Baby Jesus from Wise Men

Notes
This is a “play within a play,” which tells the story of one youthful actor’s search for the real meaning of Christmas, and how he finds it at a Christmas pageant rehearsal. Because it is set in a church auditorium at an early rehearsal, the play requires no set, and only minimal costumes and props. It offers a range of roles for adults and teens, as well as children.

Musical interludes are inserted throughout the play, and particular carols are suggested for each one. These were the songs used in the…