|
Source: (consider it)
|
Thread: Scene 4: Meet Mary and Joseph
|
Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
# 3647
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Angel 3:
Look here, toolboy, the word Angel means "messenger" as in "a word in your shell like from Him Upstairs".
What, a cherub can't improvise occasionally? Besides, it did the job, didn't it?
Seeing as you're here, shall we do an angelic duet? The Cherry Tree carol might be apt?
--------------------
From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
Posts: 62 | From: The Realms of Glory | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
From wings loudly
For goodness sakes do the glowy thing and get it over with
--------------------
It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Musical Director
Nativity Play
# 3651
|
Posted
Found a perfect song for this juncture:
'I Want To Kill Your Cat' by Gary Geniesse. See the lyrics right here!
--------------------
ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
Posts: 284 | From: The Bandstand | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Stable Cat
Nativity Play
# 3657
|
Posted
*since the angel doesn't seem to object to her presence, the stable cat curls up on the angels head and settles down for a nap*
puuuuurrrrrrr...........
--------------------
nicolemrw says "meow!"
Posts: 85 | From: the stable | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Stable Cat:
*stable cat, thoroughly enraged, shreds the net easily, and escapes back on-stage with a mighty leap that takes her solidly on top of the angel's head*
MMMMRRRRROOOOWWWWWW!!!!!!!
you're not taking creative liberties with me! No straggly barn cat can possibly claw her way through one of Nazareth's finest fishing nets! They catch oyster toads in 'em and their teeth will chew open an oyster shell - and they can't hack their way through this netting.
Ha! Captured you again. There's a nice four point restraint for you backstage....nice kitty!
--------------------
The original bessie rosebride.
Posts: 148 | From: stage left amongst the props | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Stable Cat
Nativity Play
# 3657
|
Posted
*stable cat shreds stage manager's net, and, incidentally, the stage manager as well, escaping handily. she then stalks off in a huff*
hhhhhcckkkkkkppppfffttttt........
--------------------
nicolemrw says "meow!"
Posts: 85 | From: the stable | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
# 3647
|
Posted
With a contended smile, the fourth angel begins to glow radiantly. So radiantly that it'll dislodge any felines hanging around. Forget a halo, she looks like she's been eating ready-brek for the past decade. Or visiting Sellafield. Or something.
A golden aura surrounding her, she smiles sweetly at Joseph and Mary. Her voice softens to an Irish lilt. "I'm an angel. And I'm here t'say that the Father loves you soooo much."
*turns glow off*.
There ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
--------------------
From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
Posts: 62 | From: The Realms of Glory | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
Applauds
Oh, very good!
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Musical Director
Nativity Play
# 3651
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Fourth Angel:
...Her voice softens to an Irish lilt. "I'm an angel. And I'm here t'say that the Father loves you soooo much."...
Time for the Father Ted theme?
--------------------
ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
Posts: 284 | From: The Bandstand | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
That was impressive!
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
# 3647
|
Posted
*curtsies modestly*
Thank you. I taught that Roma Downey all she knows about glowing.
Not sure about Father Ted though...
--------------------
From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
Posts: 62 | From: The Realms of Glory | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
Here kitty kitty - are they being horrid to you?
Come to Fairy Godmother - puss puss puss
Would you like some fresh milk with whiskey?
--------------------
It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Sheep 3
Nativity Play
# 3663
|
Posted
[Sheep 3 enters LSR, comes to a stop in front of Fourth Angel and chews her cud while contemplating the contended smile.]
Baa.
--------------------
jlg the sheep
Posts: 278 | From: lost in a pasture | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
|
Posted
*calmly attends to a couple of minor superficial scratches inflicted by Stable Cat. A little antiseptic is enough. No need for a Mr Men plaster, at all. That cat is a wuss.*
--------------------
The original bessie rosebride.
Posts: 148 | From: stage left amongst the props | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
Would you like some fresh milk with whiskey?
![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif)
Whiskey is not for cats. It's for humans. To demonstrate this, I shall now proceed to drink all your whiskey.
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
*glug*
Dash beddah.
*hic*
Wheresh Mary gone?
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
Er.... I'm here, sweetie.
Wonders whether it might have been a better idea to exit stage left while the going was good
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
Oh goody goodsh. Whash are we going to call dish liddle babby, den? Ish he going to be a Joe like me? Or do we have to call him shomeshing religioush?
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fourth Angel
Nativity Play
# 3647
|
Posted
The Fourth Angel, no longer glowing, shoves the sheep offstage with a hefty push, before turning back to Joseph with her sweetest smile.
You've got to call him Jesus. At least that's what God said. I suggested Emannuelle for the other one, seeing as God seems to have said to call him that as well. But nobody appears to have picked up on that.
He could always be Jesus Joe?
--------------------
From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.
Posts: 62 | From: The Realms of Glory | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
Well, I had thought of Engelbert, but apparently we've got to go for the name Jesus. God insisted on choosing, seeing as it was his son. Seems fair enough, I suppose.
And as for this evil twin sister, someone suggested Emanuelle, though I'm a bit worried about the implications of that. I rather like the name Lavinia. What do you think?
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
I shink the evil one should be called Anne! After my mother-in-law!
Geddit? Haw! Haw! Haw!
How about "Karen"? Then she could grow up in my trade and be Karen Carpenter!
Geddit? Haw! Haw! Haw!
Taps Mary's pregnant bump and laughs loudly in its direction.
Do you hear that, kidsh? Haw! Haw! Haw! I'm a comedian! Haw! Haw! Haw!
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
The BVM gets up serenely and waves surreptitiously to the tealady Better make that one very strong coffee, please. Put it on the tab.
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Mrs. Herod
Nativity Play
# 3681
|
Posted
Where's that cat? Herod loves chat a la whiskey! I knew that evilhench man would come in handy! Hey take care of the cat can ya love, then take it to the cook thanks yer a darlin'
--------------------
Jemmi
Posts: 4 | From: The Palace | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
Hmph.
I don't feel so good. ![[Embarrassed]](icon_redface.gif)
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
Oh, will you look at the time, Joe dear. A Virgin most pure such as I am needs her beauty sleep, you know. No, don't worry, I can get my own coat, you just sit there comfortably and I'll be round tomorrow to clean up the Pringle crumbs.
Hmmm... now, that's Joseph convinced.... but I don't think Mum's going to be that easy somehow.....
Serenely exits stage left, followed by a sheep
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Musical Director
Nativity Play
# 3651
|
Posted
Hey Joe, fancy hitting the bars downtown? I've got a song we can sing!
'Hey Bartender' by the Blues Brothers
--------------------
ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
Posts: 284 | From: The Bandstand | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Virgin Mary:
Serenely exits stage left, followed by a sheep
![[Two face]](graemlins/scot_twoface.gif)
Wow, doesn't take much to fool her, does it? Time to head down the King Herod's Arms, methinks...
Women!
![[Killing me]](graemlins/killingme.gif)
Exit stage right.
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Joseph
Nativity Play
# 3666
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Musical Director:
Hey Joe, fancy hitting the bars downtown? I've got a song we can sing!
![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif)
"Music Director" or "Mind Reader"? I think we should be told...
--------------------
Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
Posts: 177 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
# 3698
|
Posted
Meanwhile, out in the fields...
345, 346 ,347. Chief! we've one missing again!
I think it's that blasted Sheep 3.
Too busy messing around on that stage if you ask me. If I ever get my teet^h^h^h^h^h^hands on it... ![[Mad]](angryfire.gif)
--------------------
Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
Posts: 115 | From: seated on the ground | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Passer-by 3
Nativity Play
# 3711
|
Posted
[Enter stage left, with eyes closed. Exit stage right, snoring gently.]
--------------------
(W)
Posts: 30 | From: The Wings | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Angel 3
Nativity Play
# 3687
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Joseph:
quote:
Originally posted by Musical Director:
Hey Joe, fancy hitting the bars downtown? I've got a song we can sing!
"Music Director" or "Mind Reader"? I think we should be told...
O let me! (Having been indelicately hoicked off stage earlier - and thus missing the opportunity to glow angelically, Angel 3 is once again ALONE. She sings "Through the keyhole" to the tune of "Good King Wencelas".)
"Through the keyhole! Well "Hello!"
Circulation's climbing.
Tell us all we need to know
Why Joseph is repining.
Send the paparazzi forth
We want all the photos!
Let's invent some made-up quotes
And spicy tales - but mo-ooore so!
Through the keyhole! Come let's spy
On the happy couple.
Preggers by another guy
-Will she get in trouble?
Joseph is a trusting sort;
Believes what Angels tell him.
Beer and football keep him sweet
And lamb kebabs from trusting she-eee-ep.
( Angel 3 is missing the frosty lager and goes off in search of her pusher - er, Angel 6.)
--------------------
The artist usually known as Duo Seraphim
"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
Posts: 76 | From: Sydney, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Techie1
Nativity Play
# 3688
|
Posted
<Turns Angel 3's mike OFF, thinks a moment, then reaches for the wire cutters>
Music Director... how important is Angel 3 to the next coupla scenes??? ![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
--------------------
seeing lights? hearing voices? i can help with that...mysticlisa
Posts: 18 | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Jesus' evil twin
Nativity Play
# 3702
|
Posted
I'm making plans for that cat.
Oh, and Lavinia? WTF?
--------------------
Erin (of course)
Posts: 54 | From: my own room (finally!) | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Sheep 3
Nativity Play
# 3663
|
Posted
[Sheep 3 wanders onto the stage, finds it empty.]
*sheep plop*
[Ambles over to USR and settles down to chew her cud.]
Baa.
[After some minutes, falls asleep]
--------------------
jlg the sheep
Posts: 278 | From: lost in a pasture | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Jesus' evil twin:
I'm making plans for that cat.
![[Not worthy!]](graemlins/notworthy.gif)
I await your birth!
--------------------
The original bessie rosebride.
Posts: 148 | From: stage left amongst the props | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Techie1
Nativity Play
# 3688
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Jesus' evil twin:
I'm making plans for that cat.
The Hallelujah Chorus is heard from the sound booth, followed by the Amen Chorus.
--------------------
seeing lights? hearing voices? i can help with that...mysticlisa
Posts: 18 | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Phil the Wise Guy
Nativity Play
# 3678
|
Posted
Phil takes out his cell fone and messages Director:
YO.
WANT ME TK CARE OF CAT 4U?
NO PRBLM. EZ PYTS, LO $.
WL SND GUIDO & TONY.
ALSO DO SHEEP. INQUIRE.
He puts the cell fone away, and as the darkened tour bus rumbles thru the night, his mates onboard snoring fitfully and farting musically, he smiles wistfully, waves his hanky in front of his nose, and croons softly to himself...
"Edelweiss, edelweiss,
White as snow, cool as ice,
Edelweiss, edelweiss,
How lovely you look shoved into the cawwwwwfeee-cup!"
Sighing, he carefully grounds the ash off his stogie against the heel of his black high top sneaker, adjusts his magi robe under the leather coat, and lowers the flying goggles from his flying helmet over his eyes to catch some sleep.
--------------------
So, wheres can I get a drink in dis town? Feels so good ta can dat Kenwritez nice-guy schtick.
Posts: 68 | From: Some burg outside Jerusalem | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Angel 3
Nativity Play
# 3687
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Techie1:
<Turns Angel 3's mike OFF, thinks a moment, then reaches for the wire cutters>
Music Director... how important is Angel 3 to the next coupla scenes???
O I think on current erratic attendances you lot need all the angelic help you can get. Then, of course, there is the BIG all singing, all dancing Fear Not-ery, Hark the Herald Angels etc. with shepherds and passers by plus sheep and other quadrupeds. It's going to be FABULOUS!
![[Devil]](graemlins/devil.gif)
--------------------
The artist usually known as Duo Seraphim
"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
Posts: 76 | From: Sydney, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Musical Director
Nativity Play
# 3651
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Techie1:
Music Director... how important is Angel 3 to the next coupla scenes???
Techie 1, don't cut the Angel off in their prime. Yet.
And mind reader? You don't need to be telepathetic to see that Joseph needs a drink after that piece of news. Honestly, who is she trying to kid - pure indeed...
--------------------
ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
Posts: 284 | From: The Bandstand | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
angel 5
Nativity Play
# 3696
|
Posted
walk on to the stage and says
Fear Not!
(tis the only line i know)
and goes back to the dressing room and plays a new recorder just outside Herods Dressing room...
--------------------
and all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world
----
sophs
Posts: 38 | From: in a cattle shed | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Joseph:
quote:
Originally posted by Musical Director:
Hey Joe, fancy hitting the bars downtown? I've got a song we can sing!
"Music Director" or "Mind Reader"? I think we should be told...
![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) tut
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Herod
Nativity Play
# 3649
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by angel 5:
...goes back to the dressing room and plays a new recorder just outside Herods Dressing room...
Oh, for the love of god...
GO AWAY! OR I WILL HURT YOU. BADLY.
--------------------
#I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Assorted Strings
Nativity Play
# 3652
|
Posted
Now Herod's a grumpy old sod,
Who threatens the angels of God.
And his plans for the sheep
Make the angels all weep,
So we'll leave him to play on his tod.
(Well, apart from his evil henchman, maybe)
--------------------
kingsfold's alter ego....
fiddling, plucking and strumming
Posts: 53 | From: the orchestra pit | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Third Singer
Nativity Play
# 3712
|
Posted
Any ideas for a song?
How about 'Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord'?
or maybe Human league 'Don't you want me?'
How about a seasonal 'It came upon a midnight clear'?
whoops it's raining.....
--------------------
AKA Nightlamp
Posts: 7 | From: UK | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Stable Cat
Nativity Play
# 3657
|
Posted
*starts to harmonize with angel 5's recorder and third singer*
mrrrrrrrrooooooowwwwwwwrrrrrrroooollllll........
[ 13. December 2002, 12:04: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
--------------------
nicolemrw says "meow!"
Posts: 85 | From: the stable | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Assorted Strings
Nativity Play
# 3652
|
Posted
<improvises an accompaniment to Angel 5's recorder, the 3rd Singer and the stable cat>
Hey folks, this is great! I reckon we could get ourselves a record deal with this band. Any suggestions for our name?
--------------------
kingsfold's alter ego....
fiddling, plucking and strumming
Posts: 53 | From: the orchestra pit | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Herod
Nativity Play
# 3649
|
Posted
Right.
That is IT.
<picks up the mangy moggy by her legs and ties them together with a combination of fishing wire and rope. Grabs the new recorder off the angel and places it in a feline orrifice where "the sun don't shine". Places cat in trunk. Locks and chains up trunk.>
Hmm... where to send the trunk?
Somewhere out of the way where we'll never see, or hear, this annoyance again.
Ooh, I know, how's about a random stable in the middle of nowhere? Bethlehem sounds good to me.
<Writes label. Hands trunk to passing postman.>
Ahhh... peace.
<Pours himself a large scotch>
--------------------
#I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Lowly Stage Hand
Nativity Play
# 3648
|
Posted
Noticing that the action seems to have moved offstage to the dressing rooms, the Lowly Stage Hand trails onstage armed with dustbin liners, brush, mop and bucket et al, and begins to clean up the mess... ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
--------------------
the lowly stage hand known as flev
Posts: 4 | From: UK | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Jesus' evil twin
Nativity Play
# 3702
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Jesus' evil twin:
I'm making plans for that cat.
quote:
Originally posted by Techie1:
The Hallelujah Chorus is heard from the sound booth, followed by the Amen Chorus.
quote:
Originally posted by chief stage manager:
I await your birth!
'Bout freakin' time I got some respect around here.
--------------------
Erin (of course)
Posts: 54 | From: my own room (finally!) | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Narrator
Nativity Play
# 3680
|
Posted
The story so far
Gabriel’s message
To Mary’s home
Wasn’t in person
He text-ed by phone.
He said that the Spirit
To Mary would come
She’d be the mother
Of God’s only Son.
A star has appeared
And caused quite a fuss
The Wise Men set off
On a tour bus
Mary has told
Joseph the news
(She sweet-talked him first
Which was a smart ruse).
Then an angel appeared
In fiery glow
And comforted Joseph
So he’s in the know
Perhaps in the next scene
My rhymes will be better
But it’s hard to do verse
In the form of a letter.
--------------------
Chapelhead
Posts: 90 | From: Prompt corner | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
Mary wanders nonchalently on stage, glances at her watch....
Hmmm, looks like I have time to go and do a bit of shopping this afternoon. I hear Mothercare has a sale on, and I seem to be running out of essentials like gherkins and chocolate. I could combine the grocery shopping with a bit of early Christmas shopping and getting a few things in for the babies....... After all, I'm not needed onstage until...er...was it nine o'clock the director said the next scene starts?
Wanders nonchalently offstage
--------------------
Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)
Posts: 287 | From: Down the road from the carpenter's shop, Nazareth | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Thread closed
Printer-friendly view
