This little drama can be presented effectively in chancel or on stage with just one short rehearsal. The parts are so short that they can be read or memorized in a flash. This play is well-suited for a group of people numbering anywhere from fifteen to thirty persons.

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Reader: (at lectern or at mike on side of stage)

Good evening, dear friends, we’ll endeavor to show

The meaning of Christmas through contrasts you know.

Some parts of this play are funny, yet sad

When Christ is forgotten, the results are all bad.

The curtains are waving to signal the start

(pause ... human curtain waves at audience)

The actors are ready to play each their part.

CURTAINS: (Human curtain made up of six to sixteen persons dressed in choir robes across chancel step. As they speak they split and move to each side)

Curt…