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Thread: Scene 10: Shepherds visit
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 moves to a spot in the stable which places Baby Jesus between herself and the baby with the black nimbus.]
ba
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jlg the sheep
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Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Right, I'll be off then
Glances uneasily at Lavinia
I'd keep her...tied up...if I were you.
Don't leave her with the other one, plase, missus!
She's....uncanny
exit
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I be also known as Moth!
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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The Blessed Virgin snuggles the infant Lavinia, still fully swaddled, into the arms of the sleeping Joseph. She places baby Jesus in the snug blanket of clean hay which a kindly angel has placed in the manger. A sideways glance at the Evil Henchman, however, unsettles her and she thinks better of it, lifts the baby Jesus once more into her arms and looks for a comfortable bed of hay to settle down on for the night.
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Evil Henchman
Nativity Play
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Evil Henchman grins broadly, and sings a quieter song:
Silent night.
Holy night.
Herod's here
Out of sight
He'll find Jesus wherever he's hid
Though the wise men won't tell on the kid.
Today will be your last day.
Today will be your last day.
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I've left my toasting fork with my alternate personality Sarkycow.
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Sheep 3 looks askance at Evil Henchman; she lowers her head, runs and butts]
*THUMP*
Baaaaa
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jlg the sheep
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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[Having butted Evil Henchman, Sheep 3 realizes it would be wise to go look for some nice grazing on a remote hilltop somewhere.]
Baaaaaaaa
*trot, trot, trot*
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jlg the sheep
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Evil Henchman
Nativity Play
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Reaches for small chainsaw and revs it up.
You want the fur on your back removed in stripes?
Oh good ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Sets to work shaving the sheep in horizontal stripes.
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I've left my toasting fork with my alternate personality Sarkycow.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Snuggled up with the baby Jesus, Mary turns a conveniently deaf ear to the Evil Henchman - a skill which she is working on perfecting for use with her beloved husband - and sings softly to the little boy
'Ickly Jesus sweetly sleep, do not stir
Henchman's plans will not get fur
(OK, well, it nearly rhymes, and it's late, and I did give birth to twins just recently, you know, so what do you expect??? Miracles????)
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Returns from the bar
Is that a chainsaw? Is that one of our sheep?
Glances across at Lavinia
WHAT'S THAT!
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Deputy Chief Shepherd:
Glances across at Lavinia
WHAT'S THAT!
It's OK, shepherd, it's my husband.
[ 19. December 2002, 00:02: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
# 3799
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Penny drops
Hey, don't talk that way about my itty-bitty, sweetie-weetie little daughter. That's my Lavinia, that is! Isn't she beautiful?
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Evil Henchman
Nativity Play
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Evil Henchman croons:
Little Jesus drugged asleep,
You won't wake,
You will die for Herod's sake.
I will kill you, kill you, kill you.
See the dagger shining bright
This may well be your last night.
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I've left my toasting fork with my alternate personality Sarkycow.
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Errr, yesss, of course ![[Paranoid]](graemlins/paranoid.gif)
Unique is the word that springs to mind
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Jesus' evil twin
Nativity Play
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I will need your name.
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Erin (of course)
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Mary snuggles Jesus closer, a sense of foreboding making her feel uneasy... or maybe it's just that Joseph hasn't shut the door properly. A thought suddenly flits across her memory
Here, you said you'd help with this. Off you go! See you in the morning! And thanks for being such an angel
Hands the Evil Henchman the bucket of soaking terry nappies and a scrubbing board
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Mother Mary
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I'm sorry about Lavinia's, by the way... I'm a bit worried about that baby's digestion, you know. But you'll cope.
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Joseph
Nativity Play
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Wakes with a start.
Wha... I must have fallen asleep. Well, all the shepherds have gone. Should probably urge all these stragglers to leave too.
Oh, hello Evil Henchman. Time you left, I think.
Spin-kick.
Right, now to shut the door.
*click*
Good night, Mary! Good night, Jesus! And... well, good night... Cyril. I mean, Lavinia.
![[Angel]](graemlins/angel.gif)
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Joseph, the not-so-Jesuitical ex-Lad.
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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Oh Joseph. My hero ![[Love]](graemlins/lovedrops.gif)
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Musical Director
Nativity Play
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Is it time for 'Goodnight Kiss' by Geri Halliwell?
I thought not.
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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
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Mother Mary
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Musical Director:
Is it time for 'Goodnight Kiss' by Geri Halliwell?
I thought not.
Aside to the orchestra pit Sorry, Mr Musical Director, but you should know that Joseph is the only man for me. I'll wave goodnight to you, though, if you like. Waves serenely, then settles down to sleep
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Deputy Chief Shepherd
Nativity Play
# 3698
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Spots Sheep 3 while heading back to the fields. Suppresses smile at her horizontal shearing.
Well, it serves you right. Headbutting everyone you see. I told you it would get you in trouble one day.
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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.
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Chief Angel
Nativity Play
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*Chief Angel creeps in, knowing full well that she's REALLY late this time...*
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
Blessed art thou among women
And blessed art the fruit of thy womb Jesus;
Holy Mary, pray for us sinners
Now and at the hour of our death
![[Snigger]](graemlins/snigger.gif)
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WorkInProgress at her most angelic...
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
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Runs out of the stable, passes Sheep 3. Sees Sheep 3's unusual new look.
And I thought I was the weird-looking one. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
Runs away and frolicks in the fields.
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I may be just a purple sheep with a funny nose, but ThatsMrJuice 2U!
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Sheep 3
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Evil Henchman:
Reaches for small chainsaw and revs it up.
You want the fur on your back removed in stripes?
Oh good
Sets to work shaving the sheep in horizontal stripes.
[Sheep 3 contemplates the stupidity of people who don't know that sheep have wool, or call it a fleece, but by no definition do they have fur. ![[brick wall]](graemlins/brick_wall.gif) ]
Baaah.
[ 19. December 2002, 09:39: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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jlg the sheep
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Stable Cat
Nativity Play
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*stable cat wanders in. wanders over to where bvm is holding baby jesus, sits and looks up with wrapt attention*
mrrrrrt?
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nicolemrw says "meow!"
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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Angel 6, returned from cherub-schlepping duties, surveys the scene and heaves another deep sigh, pulls out Flaming Sword, and sends Evil Henchman on his way. Miraculously heals Sheep 3, then passes out drinks to Angel 3, Lavinia and self.
Anybody else for a drink?
![[Two face]](graemlins/scot_twoface.gif)
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Stable Cat
Nativity Play
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*stable cat walks up to angel 6*
mrrrrrrlllt?
(loosely translates to "i'll have some cream if you've got any")
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nicolemrw says "meow!"
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Angel 6
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Stable Cat:
*stable cat walks up to angel 6*
mrrrrrrlllt?
(loosely translates to "i'll have some cream if you've got any")
But of course, small feline person!
Would you like that with or without Kahlua? Or I have eggnog, if you'd prefer to be seasonable in your refreshments. Your choice of brandy, rum or bourbon.
Pours out generous libation, idly wondering what weird alternate universe is working itself out in all this booze
![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif)
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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic
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Stable Cat
Nativity Play
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*stable cat indicates that eggnog, only mildly alcoholic, would be very nice indeed*
mrrrrrrttttt!
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nicolemrw says "meow!"
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:
Would you like that with or without Kahlua? Or I have eggnog, if you'd prefer to be seasonable in your refreshments. Your choice of brandy, rum or bourbon.
Pours out generous libation, idly wondering what weird alternate universe is working itself out in all this booze
*Collapsing with exhaustion and stress from a very late day at the jobsite, errands, and then church - plus being incredibly tardy for this scene...*
Please, I'll have an eggnog with brandy..no, you can make it with all three. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
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The original bessie rosebride.
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
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Now, having partaken of strong drink, ![[Wink]](wink.gif) I'll just read this scene backwards....
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The original bessie rosebride.
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bee_of_good_cheer
Nativity Play
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still standing guard around the stable with the legion of harley-riding angels who've been playing cards all night. looking up to watch a brilliant light speeding heavenward. gazes longinly as it glimmers sweetly up up up into Father's waiting embrace...... ![[Tear]](graemlins/tear.gif)
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how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? (ponders zephirine of the roses)
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chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
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quote:
Originally posted by bee_of_good_cheer:
still standing guard around the stable with the legion of harley-riding angels who've been playing cards all night. looking up to watch a brilliant light speeding heavenward. gazes longinly as it glimmers sweetly up up up into Father's waiting embrace......
Amen.
*Quietly dims all house and stage lights*
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The original bessie rosebride.
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bee_of_good_cheer
Nativity Play
# 3672
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hugs stage manager
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how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? (ponders zephirine of the roses)
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Angel 3
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by bee_of_good_cheer:
still standing guard around the stable with the legion of harley-riding angels who've been playing cards all night. looking up to watch a brilliant light speeding heavenward. gazes longinly as it glimmers sweetly up up up into Father's waiting embrace......
Cheers, Magi 1 - Godspeed and safe journey home!
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The artist usually known as Duo Seraphim
"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."
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Jesus' evil twin
Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by bee_of_good_cheer:
still standing guard around the stable with the legion of harley-riding angels who've been playing cards all night. looking up to watch a brilliant light speeding heavenward. gazes longinly as it glimmers sweetly up up up into Father's waiting embrace......
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Erin (of course)
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Musical Director
Nativity Play
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Hushes the orchestra and cast for 1 hours silence on stage:
10:00am - 11:00am GMT
[ 19. December 2002, 09:51: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...
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angel 5
Nativity Play
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the littlest angel looks up at the light from heaven, trying to see her friend...but slowly realises she doesn't need to look up, as her Auntie Molly is still with her...in her memory...
God Speed my friend...
'til we meet again.
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and all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world
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sophs
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Baby Jesus
Nativity Play
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Baby Jesus looks up at the newest bright star shining in the sky, and smiles at it
![[Smile]](smile.gif) gurgle
*gentle jingle*
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Few people know that Beethoven's daughter is really the Son of God!
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Spare Shepherd
Nativity Play
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Once I described the stars known as "the Southern Cross" to Molly. This constellation means a lot to those of us down in the southern half of the world. We decided that when she went to God, she could have a good and close look at them, close and personal, as it were. We talked about stars in general- and now she really is there, shining in our hearts all our days. And looking at stars and dancing across the heavens.
"What a lot of bright stars there are in the sky this Christmas"
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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!
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angel 5
Nativity Play
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a long time ago i spoke to molly and was upset and she told me to look at the stars, and hope...cos in Lord of the Rings Sam never looses hope as long as he can see the stars...
It was on a starry night
when the hills were bright
and our friend was sleeping
sleeping calm and still
and all the angels sang for her
the bells of heaven rang for her
as our father called his daughter home at last
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and all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world
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sophs
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Assorted Strings
Nativity Play
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"See the star, shining bright, in the sky this Christmas night.."
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kingsfold's alter ego....
fiddling, plucking and strumming
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angel 5
Nativity Play
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d'ya think that they have christmas play's in heaven?
With the real baby Jesus, and the Angels all singing, to welcome children home...
Happy Christmas!
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and all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world
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sophs
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Stable Cat
Nativity Play
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*stable cat makes one sad lonely little noise*
prrrrtt?
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nicolemrw says "meow!"
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Passer-by 3
Nativity Play
# 3711
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[Enters, Exits]
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(W)
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angel 5
Nativity Play
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the littlest angel sits on the floor, putting the cat on her knees and stoking her, crying quietly...
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and all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world
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sophs
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Baby Jesus
Nativity Play
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reaches out to littlest angel, with bell in his hand
*jingle?*
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Few people know that Beethoven's daughter is really the Son of God!
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angel 5
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the littlest angel holds the baby Jesus' gently, and reaches up to any of the other cast members who are there...
in the semi dark stage lit by a bright star, they stay, keeping quiet and waiting for the time when the little baby comes again...
"to wipe every tear from their eyes"
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and all the angels sang for him, the bells of heaven rang for him
for a boy was born, king of all the world
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sophs
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Narrator
Nativity Play
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The shepherds came, rough as they are
They'd no need to follow a star
They took a bath, for they did smell
They even had clean clothes as well
Then they did just as they were told
A gift was theirs, greater than gold
Gave the child a purple sheep
A treasure always he can keep
They all worshipped, both sheep and men
And the curtain falls on our scene ten.
Except a final word from me
My own tribute to Miss Molly.
Although I did not know you well
Like many others I can tell
Of the joy your presence brought
Of your kindliness of thought
Of happiness you brought our way
And of you now, we think and pray.
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Chapelhead
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