A Brand New Star is a very simple short
script with narration telling the traditional Christian Nativity story.
I have included page 1 of the script so you can get an idea!
There are eight modern original songs, as listed below.
Schools sometimes add their own selection of other traditional
carols to produce a longer concert. Otherwise, the production
is about 40 minutes in length. Last time I staged it in my own school
it was performed by 85 children including choir, but it can be
performed by a group as small as 15. (Cast List below)
The package contains script, CD, and basic sheet music.
The CD contains two copies of each song, one with vocals for rehearsing,
one "backing track" for performance. Therefore no musical
ability is needed, but you will need a CD player and microphone for the
most effective delivery. (Alternatively, some schools use their own
pianist or organist etc.)
CAST LIST
Mary
..
Joseph
.
Messenger
Angel 1
..
Angel 2
.
Angel 3
Angel 4
.
Shepherd 1
..
Shepherd 2
...
Shepherd 3
...
Shepherd 4
...
Herod
3 Wise Men
Children bearing gifts
..
Choir
..
LIST OF ORIGINAL SONGS
1) MARY, WE HAVE TO MAKE A JOURNEY (Joseph solo, and choir)
2) YOU ARE A FRIEND, GENTLE DONKEY (Choir)
3) LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO STAY (Choir)
4) THERE WERE SHEPHERDS (Choir and solo by angel)
5) BRAND NEW STAR (Choir)
6) SOMETHING ON MY MIND (Herod solo, and choir)
7) THREE KINGS SONG (3 Kings in unison, and choir)
8) SLEEP, WONDERFUL BABY (Joseph solo, Mary solo, and choir)
9) Finale: BRAND NEW STAR (repeated, sung by all)
PLUS 9 INSTRUMENTAL BACKING TRACKS FOR THE ABOVE
A Brand New Star (Sample of the Script):
Narrator: A long time ago in a town called Nazareth there lived a young woman called Mary and a young carpenter called Joseph. They loved each other very much and Mary was expecting a baby.
(Enter Mary and Joseph, walking across stage. Mary sits on stool. Joseph exits)
Narrator: One day an angel appeared to Mary.
(Enter angel, standing in front of Mary)
Angel 1
Mary, you are the chosen one. Soon you will have a baby boy. He will be very special. He will be the Son of God and you must call him Jesus. (Exit angel and Mary)
Narrator: Soon after the angel's visit, Herod, the ruler of the land, gave an order.
(Enter Messenger)
Messenger: By order of the emperor, everyone must return to the place they were born to pay a special tax. (Exit messenger)
Narrator: Joseph was worried. He was born in a place called Bethlehem. It was a long way away and Mary's baby was due any time. Joseph and Mary knew they had to go and they prepared for the journey. (Enter Joseph and Mary preparing things)
************ SONG 1: MARY, WE HAVE TO MAKE A JOURNEY ************
Narrator: Mary rode to Bethlehem on a donkey, with Joseph walking by her side. Remember, Mary was about to have a baby, so it was a very long dangerous journey. Mary and Joseph were very grateful to their faithful donkey who carried Mary so bravely and so carefully.
************** SONG 2 YOU ARE A FRIEND, GENTLE DONKEY *************
Narrator: It took many days to reach Bethlehem. When they arrived, Mary was very tired. They needed to find somewhere to stay, but the town was crowded with lots of other travellers and every inn they went to was full.
************** SONG 3 LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO STAY
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