Source: (consider it)
|
Thread: Scene 3: The Wise Men Discover the Star
|
Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
# 3654
|
Posted
A Star indeed. But where is it? Is it in Pisces or Capricorn? Or even in Lyra? Blast these sheep! Won't they get out of the way so a wise man can get out the door to see the sky?
-------------------- When I'm not creeping around stables at 2 in the morning I go by the name Alan
Posts: 67 | From: The Orient | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Guy
Nativity Play
# 3707
|
Posted
"...and I know If I'll always be true To this glorious quest That my heart will lie peaceful and calm When I'm laid down to rest
And the world will be better for this That one man, scorned and covered with scars still tried with his last ounce of courage
TO REACH THE UNREACHABLE STAAARRR!"
(Wise Guy sobs into hankie)
-------------------- KELLY ALVES makes a flip remark and ends up in a play. Hi, Mom!
Posts: 205 | From: Second star to the right | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Guy
Nativity Play
# 3707
|
Posted
I'm tellling ya, guys it's the Dog Star. We received a Sign.
(Note to astronomers out there--is there a dog star or am I completely piddling off the toilet?)
-------------------- KELLY ALVES makes a flip remark and ends up in a play. Hi, Mom!
Posts: 205 | From: Second star to the right | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
*Sidles up to Herod*
Need anymore darling?
-------------------- It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Stable Cat
Nativity Play
# 3657
|
Posted
*stable cat wanders in, decides to go and weave around herod's ankles.*
mrrrrrttttt. mrrrrrtttttt. mrrrrrtttttt.
-------------------- nicolemrw says "meow!"
Posts: 85 | From: the stable | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Virgin Mary
Nativity Play
# 3653
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Dragon: Now that was great and sung with style Spare shepherd, Rowen, stunningly Your talent stands out by a mile Such grace, pizzazz, star quality?
Oh, Dragon, don't mention pizzas again, please... I think I am going to be....
Mary dashes off-stage, leaving a single crumpled Cornetto behind her
-------------------- 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 Fairy Godmother: *Sidles up to Herod*
Need anymore darling?
There's a queue you know.
Power's an aphrodisiac.
-------------------- #I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Sheep 1
Nativity Play
# 3671
|
Posted
Hears the word "treat" and peers out from behind Chief Comic Shepherd, wondering if she can run out and scoff the food before the Director notices
-------------------- Jack the Lass the Sheep (but you can call me Shaun)
Posts: 45 | From: a flippin' cold hillside outside Bethlehem | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
So though these kings are rather wet And don’t know what their cue lines are We’ve now acquired a perfect set! We’re only looking for a STAR!
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Herod
Nativity Play
# 3649
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Stable Cat: *stable cat wanders in, decides to go and weave around herod's ankles.*
<boot>
-------------------- #I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Herod: quote: Originally posted by Fairy Godmother: *Sidles up to Herod*
Need anymore darling?
There's a queue you know.
Power's an aphrodisiac.
Not doing much for your desirability is it - that queues for the bar sunshine
-------------------- It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
So though these kings are rather wet And don’t know what their cue lines are We’ve now acquired a perfect set! We’re only looking for a STAR!
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Stable Cat
Nativity Play
# 3657
|
Posted
*stable cat easy avoids herod's attempt at a kick, and continues weaving*
prrrrrt?
-------------------- nicolemrw says "meow!"
Posts: 85 | From: the stable | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Wise Guy:
(Note to astronomers out there--is there a dog star or am I completely piddling off the toilet?)
(Yes, Sirius is the Dog Star....)
-------------------- The original bessie rosebride.
Posts: 148 | From: stage left amongst the props | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
Now, virgin that was very good And danced and writhed most expertly But do you think love that you should Be doing that , expectantly?
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Wise Man
Nativity Play
# 3674
|
Posted
Siriusly, Guy and 2; we've got quite a deal here. The hoi polloi are looking to us to explain this great happening ...
[drummers and spirit singers come up loudly for a bit]
-------------------- incurablyGeeking westwardly; avatar following yonder star.
Posts: 87 | From: East of Yerushalayem; Ur mebbe... | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
|
Posted
quote:
Mary dashes off-stage, leaving a single crumpled Cornetto behind her
thank Heavens, I installed a porta-potty!
-------------------- The original bessie rosebride.
Posts: 148 | From: stage left amongst the props | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Herod
Nativity Play
# 3649
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Stable Cat: *stable cat easy avoids herod's attempt at a kick, and continues weaving*
Some of my servants are Egyptian. They use cats in worship. First they kill them, then they embalm them, then they bury them as votive offerings.
I'm looking for a Saturnalia present for them.
Catch my drift?
-------------------- #I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Sheep
Nativity Play
# 3667
|
Posted
Takes a drink from Fairy Godmother's hip flask, then backs away!
What did you put in that thing, Budweiser?
Rudolph sticks nose in air in indignation, nose glows. Rudolph knows a good whisky when he sees it, and that wasn't it.
Wanders over to Bee, takes a treat.
Baaaaaa!
-------------------- I may be just a purple sheep with a funny nose, but ThatsMrJuice 2U!
Posts: 110 | From: The Sheep Shed | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Director
Nativity Play
# 3664
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Wise Guy: I'm tellling ya, guys it's the Dog Star. We received a Sign.
(Note to astronomers out there--is there a dog star or am I completely piddling off the toilet?)
We'll have no more talk about piddling around here, thanks very much, Mr Wise Guy! I'll be sending the dry cleaning bill for my trousers to Chief Shepherd and his cronies.
If you want to visit the little boys' room, put your hand up, and Miss SOF 2002 will take you there.
-------------------- Miffy
Posts: 109 | From: Her physiotherapist's couch | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
I’m sorry for the double dose Of verses you are getting here This flood control makes me morose I’m struggling to stay of good cheer
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Tour Manager
Nativity Play
# 3670
|
Posted
(Strides onto stage looking annoyed)
Looking for Stars now are we? Well you might've told me before! I've got all these Parisian French Lap Dancers clutterin' up the Tour Bus! Can they audition too, since Madonna seems to have her 'ead down the toilet??
-------------------- Let's get this show on the roaaaaaaaaaaaa- *boink* (Eutychus)
Posts: 46 | From: Magic Tour Bus | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
# 3654
|
Posted
Wise Guy can see the Dog Star, Sirius of the Constellation Canis Major? Wow, we must have moved a long way to the south .... this time of year it's only visible in the morning sky of the southern hemisphere.
-------------------- When I'm not creeping around stables at 2 in the morning I go by the name Alan
Posts: 67 | From: The Orient | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
Now so much talent have we here A wise guy who's himself a star And sundry fairies, shepherds, cheer Us with their voices from afar
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Guy
Nativity Play
# 3707
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Chief Wise Man: Siriusly, Guy and 2; we've got quite a deal here. The hoi polloi are looking to us to explain this great happening ...
[drummers and spirit singers come up loudly for a bit]
(Siriusly. Man you're a stitch)
Well...
(pulls a crumpled exam out of pocket...)It says here, that a great king will be born this day and that a brilliant star will lead us to him. Thus said Zarathustra...no, I got that bit wrong; it was Zoroaster. Again this proves my Dog Star theory. It is obviously a pointer.
(They don't call me wise guy for nothing.)
-------------------- KELLY ALVES makes a flip remark and ends up in a play. Hi, Mom!
Posts: 205 | From: Second star to the right | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Wise Man
Nativity Play
# 3674
|
Posted
Well, dude. that's why it is a particularly auspicious sign!
-------------------- incurablyGeeking westwardly; avatar following yonder star.
Posts: 87 | From: East of Yerushalayem; Ur mebbe... | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Guy
Nativity Play
# 3707
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Wise Man 2: Wise Guy can see the Dog Star, Sirius of the Constellation Canis Major? Wow, we must have moved a long way to the south .... this time of year it's only visible in the morning sky of the southern hemisphere.
CREATIVE LICENSE.
-------------------- KELLY ALVES makes a flip remark and ends up in a play. Hi, Mom!
Posts: 205 | From: Second star to the right | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
Hey Fairy that was such a hit Like nothing I have seen before Your hair looks great, your song had wit You’ll have the agents on the floor!
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Herod
Nativity Play
# 3649
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Dragon: You’ll have the agents on the floor!
In stitches, or agony?
-------------------- #I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Stable Cat
Nativity Play
# 3657
|
Posted
*stable cat realizes herod is talking to her. that must mean he wants to be friends! with a mighty bound she leaps on his shouldder, sticks her cold wet nose in his ear, and purrs at top volume*
PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-------------------- nicolemrw says "meow!"
Posts: 85 | From: the stable | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Dragon: You’ll have the agents on the floor!
Umm - the casting couches call
-------------------- It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Wise Man
Nativity Play
# 3674
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Wise Guy: (pulls a crumpled exam out of pocket...)It says here, that a great king will be born this day and that a brilliant star will lead us to him. Thus said Zarathustra...no, I got that bit wrong; it was Zoroaster. Again this proves my Dog Star theory. It is obviously a pointer.
Great Zinging Zorastoar! This is big, BIG, I tell you! Where's the tour manager? Call the travel agent!
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!
-------------------- incurablyGeeking westwardly; avatar following yonder star.
Posts: 87 | From: East of Yerushalayem; Ur mebbe... | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
We only need one fab new act To give our night a star to shine One voice to make a big impact Announcing good news, sweet, divine..
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Man 2
Nativity Play
# 3654
|
Posted
If that is the Dog Star it is a sign of highest magnitude .... the very constellations themselves moving in response to this event. You could almost think this coming kingly priest must be the Lord God Almighty. Either that or an evil twin.
-------------------- When I'm not creeping around stables at 2 in the morning I go by the name Alan
Posts: 67 | From: The Orient | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Tour Manager
Nativity Play
# 3670
|
Posted
(Pushing strangely dumb Lap Dancers downstage)
At your service... whither are you bound?
-------------------- Let's get this show on the roaaaaaaaaaaaa- *boink* (Eutychus)
Posts: 46 | From: Magic Tour Bus | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Wise Man
Nativity Play
# 3674
|
Posted
[que replacement of native american drumming and wailing with swelling of music by ZZTOP and arrival of hot rods on stage!. All the Wise men show up in long coats as the ZZTOP band]
-------------------- incurablyGeeking westwardly; avatar following yonder star.
Posts: 87 | From: East of Yerushalayem; Ur mebbe... | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Herod
Nativity Play
# 3649
|
Posted
god... I need a drink...
-------------------- #I'm Herod the Great, I am, I am.#
Stoo
Posts: 159 | From: Palestine | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Tour Manager
Nativity Play
# 3670
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Chief Wise Man: Great Zinging Zorastoar! This is big, BIG, I tell you! Where's the tour manager? Call the travel agent!
ROAD TRIP!!!!!!
So, it's just the three of you is it? Where will that be to? Any animals with you at all? [ 11. December 2002, 23:18: Message edited by: Musical Director ]
-------------------- Let's get this show on the roaaaaaaaaaaaa- *boink* (Eutychus)
Posts: 46 | From: Magic Tour Bus | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Dragon
Nativity Play
# 3669
|
Posted
Now wise guy, I know you have put thought (That traverses your brain around) Into the meaning of what you sought So let us have your words profound
-------------------- come home to a real welsh dragon fire..
Posts: 103 | From: The Stage | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Director
Nativity Play
# 3664
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Herod: god... I need a drink...
With you on that one, Your Majesty!
-------------------- Miffy
Posts: 109 | From: Her physiotherapist's couch | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Herod: god... I need a drink...
You won't get annymore from me you ungrateful geek
-------------------- It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Wise Man
Nativity Play
# 3674
|
Posted
[sign drops down from above, next to Star, with following in bright, twinkling lights]
ZZ TOP
[Music continues to swell as smoke machine starts producing copious amounts of fog]
-------------------- incurablyGeeking westwardly; avatar following yonder star.
Posts: 87 | From: East of Yerushalayem; Ur mebbe... | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Wise Guy
Nativity Play
# 3707
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Wise Man 2: If that is the Dog Star it is a sign of highest magnitude .... the very constellations themselves moving in response to this event. You could almost think this coming kingly priest must be the Lord God Almighty. Either that or an evil twin.
(Face falls at introduction of frightening thought.)
Great.
Ah, well, in for a penny. Are we off? and shall we take the cat before Herod stomps it flat?
-------------------- KELLY ALVES makes a flip remark and ends up in a play. Hi, Mom!
Posts: 205 | From: Second star to the right | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
chief stage manager
Nativity Play
# 3658
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Tour Manager: So, it's just the three of you is it? Where will that be to? Any animals with you at all?
(I'm sending the cat and all the sheep.)
-------------------- The original bessie rosebride.
Posts: 148 | From: stage left amongst the props | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
# 3660
|
Posted
Just a thought - I prefer the Crown, but there's a nice 'Star' in Bethlehem - you could do worse!
They serve Old Peculiar, which should suit you lot fine. But no sheep.
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
Posts: 137 | From: Near Bethlehem | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Tour Manager
Nativity Play
# 3670
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Wise Guy:
Ah, well, in for a penny. Are we off? and shall we take the cat before Herod stomps it flat?
Cats pay double.
Specially THAT one...
-------------------- Let's get this show on the roaaaaaaaaaaaa- *boink* (Eutychus)
Posts: 46 | From: Magic Tour Bus | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Wise Man
Nativity Play
# 3674
|
Posted
well, there's me, WM2, WG, and all the assorted Magi and such.
-------------------- incurablyGeeking westwardly; avatar following yonder star.
Posts: 87 | From: East of Yerushalayem; Ur mebbe... | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Fairy Godmother
Nativity Play
# 3695
|
Posted
quote: Originally posted by Chief Comic Shepherd: They serve Old Peculiar, which should suit you lot fine. But no sheep.
Now someone's talking....
-------------------- It could only be Nanny Ogg
Posts: 265 | From: Appearing in a pantomime near you | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Sheep 1
Nativity Play
# 3671
|
Posted
Sheep 1 runs for cover, not prepared to get in a van with the Wise Men for all the sheep treats in Judea.
Well you know what they say - the Wise Men are Wise Men, and the sheep are nervous.
-------------------- Jack the Lass the Sheep (but you can call me Shaun)
Posts: 45 | From: a flippin' cold hillside outside Bethlehem | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|
Chief Comic Shepherd
Nativity Play
# 3660
|
Posted
Yeah, you stay with me, little sheep. Better the shepherd you know!
-------------------- I be also known as Moth!
Posts: 137 | From: Near Bethlehem | Registered: Dec 2002
| IP: Logged
|
|