A stage play script I wrote, directed and produced for our home church's Christmas Concert.

1. A Very Special Night
Musical‐Drama
AVP – Ondoy, Street Children, etc.
SCENE 1
KIDS COUNTING ALMS FROM STAGE RIGHT
SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS
DIM LIGHTS
Rachel: 21… 22… 23…
David: 72… 73… 74… 75! I earned the most once again!
Jonathan: Awww.. How come I don't even have to count what I got? What can you buy with
this? (shows of a coin)
Rachel: It’s okay Jonathan, at least you earned something, right?
David: Well, it’s because you have to look more pitiful… sad… like this! (David
demonstrates)
Rachel: Stop that David. Jonathan, don’t listen to him. But hmmm… maybe you look too….
Look waaay clean for this. (giggles) Oh, I’m just kidding.
Jonathan: But I’m adorable! (cute smile) and… and I can give them extra service by wiping
off the dust from their windshields
David: Yeah… ok! I didn’t hear that. That's low tech, look what I have here!? I can give them
good music!
David sings with his guitar (Music)
SPOTLIGHT ON DAVID
Jonathan: Maybe I can show them my talent? How about that? I can sing! (He sings I’m a
Little Teapot)
SPOTLIGHT ON JONATHAN
I'm a little teapot, short and stout
Here is my handle [one hand on hip], here is my spout [other arm out straight]
When I get all steamed up, hear me shout
Just tip me over and pour me out!
[as song ends, lean over and tip arm out like a spout]
Rachel: Oh!!!! Jonathan! You just broke my eardrum! Well…Maybe I could sing and dance
then? Or perhaps do a fashion show?
SPOTLIGHT ON RACHEL

2. Rachel does a fashion show (Music)
(All three laugh)
Jonathan: Uh-oh. I’m hungry… can we go get something to eat? Please?
David: Again?
(David grabs Rachel’s hand and talks to her as if Jonathan cannot hear him)
David: Ever since we found that kid after that typhoon, everything became a…disaster! All he
does is give us something to worry about! Why don’t we help him find his parents and give
him back?
Jonathan: Dear God, I know it’s not so much to ask but I’m starving, can you please please,
give my friends and I something to eat?
David: What do you think you’re doing?
Rachel: David, hush!
Jonathan: And oh, add drink to that. Perhaps, an ice cold chocolate drink just as what my
nanay would usually make for me… ooohh… I miss that. Amen
(Rachel grabs Jonathan’s hand)
Rachel: We’ll find something to eat. I haven’t earned much, but I can buy you puto bungbong.
David: Fine then… We can eat if you can catch me! (He starts running away)
Jonathan: Huh? (feels his tummy)
(David and Rachel run, and Jonathan follows)
Jonathan: Hey! Wait for me!
All three exit the stage (STAGE RIGHT)
Lights off.
ENTER MANGER SCENE. STAGE RIGHT
SCENE 2
ENTER HOSTS FROM EACH SIDE
ENTER CHOIR. STAGE LEFT
SPOTLIGHT ON CHOIR AND COLORED LIGHTS
ENTER HOSTS
SPOTLIGHT ON EACH HOST

3. Host1: It’s that time of the year once again, when we celebrate…
Host 2: when we celebrate… what? (Audience participation)
Host1: I can’t hear you, can you say that once again? Yes! Christmas! The birth of our lord
Jesus Christ.
Host2: This is the time when God’s long awaited promise to send the Messiah, was fulfilled at
last!
Host1: Truly, this is a time to look back
Host2: To realize an amazing gift
Host1: And witness…
Both: A very special night
CHOIR – A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT (KIDS)
EXIT CHOIR STAGE LEFT
SCENE 3
ALL THREE KIDS ENTER THE STAGE LEFT.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE KIDS
MOM AND DAD PREPARES (STAGE LEFT)
Jonathan: Oh! Oh.. I remember this. I know this (referring to the manger). I heard this from
somewhere…
David: Uhuh… you obviously do (sarcastic tone)
Rachel: Well, perhaps that was a scene from your favorite cartoons? Or maybe you’ve
dreamt of it? Right?
David: How about a make believe? Huh?
Jonathan: Believe? Yes! I now remember!Tatay and Nanay told me this story so many times.
And they told me to believe with all my heart… and I do! Would you like to hear the story?
Rachel:(nods excitedly and forces David to listen)
Jonathan: I remember the first time my Tatay and Nanay told me the story, it goes something
like this…
(FLASHBACK)
(Mom and Dad with Young Jonathan on Stage LEFT)
SPOTLIGHIT ON THE FAMILY
*Young Jonathan = they must have something in common, perhaps an object

4. Jacob: the shepherds had gotten the sheep’s finally settled and were starting to exchange
stories when suddenly, another shepherd yelled that the stars were moving! They all looked
up to see the shimmering light in the sky. And it got bigger! The shepherds were so amazed.
The light seemed to change. And… suddenly, they were looking at what could be the angels
of God staring down from the sky!
Jonathan: And what did they do Tatay?
Deborah: Well, what would they do? The angel spoke and they listened.
Jacob: “Do not be afraid: for I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to
you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a
sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger”
Deborah: And all of a sudden, the whole sky was filled with angel, all of them praising God,
and saying
Parents: Glory to God in the highest heaven…
SPOTLIGHT ON THE KIDS
Jonathan: … and on earth peace among those whom he favors! And the shepherds went to
Bethlehem to look for the Messiah.
CHOIR – FOR UNTO US (ADULTS)
CHOIR ENTERS STAGE LEFT
LIGHTS OFF
Rachel: You mean, this whole thing is true? Is he really the Messiah?
David: Well… What did the shepherds bring with them? Did they wear these expensive
clothes and brought gifts? (taming down a bit, going easy on Jonathan)
Jonathan: Calm down, calm down. David (pats hits back) I’m just so glad we’re finally getting
along.. (with a big smile)
David: (feels awkward after realizing that he’s being so nice on Jonathan)
Rachel: and what did the shepherds say to the Messiah?
David: So what happened when they got there?
CHOIR – QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS (KIDS)
COLORED LIGHTS AND SPOTLIGHT ON CHOIR
RETAIN SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS WHILE LISTENING TO THE CHOIR
CHOIR EXITS
SCENE 4
SPOTLIGHT ON KIDS
DIM LIGHTS

5. Jonathan:Dear God, I’m really, really starving (tummy aches)
David: C’mon! We’ll go look for food, after you finish your story.
Jonathan:(looks at Rachel)
Rachel: Yes, promise.
Jonathan: Okay.. okay. So one of the Shepherds got home from Bethlehem and he excitedly
looked for his wife and children to tell them what he saw…
Jacob&Deborah: Jonathan? Jonathan? Jonathan! (ECHO)
Jonathan: The shepherd was so excited… there (referring to the sound he could hear from
afar).. I guess he sounded that way, just like how my Tatay would say it… Wait, is someone
calling me?
Rachel&David: Hmmm?
Jonathan: Are those the Angels calling me? Where is that coming from?!?!
SPOTLIGHT ON PARENTS WHILE ENTERING
Jacob: Jonathan! Jonathan?
Jonathan: Nanay! Tatay! It’s you!
ENTER DRAMATIC MUSIC
Deborah: I told you Jacob! It’s Jonathan! It is our son!
Jacob:(Hugs Jonathan)
Deborah: We missed you so much!
Jonathan: (Crying) Oh I missed you both too! (wiping off his tears). Oh, Tatay, Nanay.. these
are my friends. They really took good care of me. And oh I almost forgot! I was just telling
them the story about the birth of our Messiah (excited).
David:(feeling awkward)
Rachel: Yeah… and can you finish the story for us sir? (shy)
Jacob: Oh, you still remember that!
Jonathan: Yes Tatay! What did the Shepherd tell his family?(tummy aches once again)
Deborah:Awww… I knew you would really be starving. That’s why I bought puto bungbong
and made your favorite chocolate milk. Why don’t you share this with your friends, while Tatay
finishes his story.
Jonathan: Oh Nanay! This is exactly what I prayed for! (starts eating and shares his food)
David&Rachel: Wow!
KIDS EAT PUTO BUNGBONG AND CHOCOLATE MILK

6. Rachel: This is really delicious!
David: Thanks so much!
Deborah: And now, I guess Tatay can start finishing his story. Tatay?
Jacob: It was just as the angel said: “You will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth, lying in a
manger,” Right behind the inn at the edge of town!
Jonathan: Just like that Tatay?
Rachel&David:(Amazed)
Jacob: Yes! Yes! …. Just like that. God sent His only Son to save us. He is our Savior! He is
Jesus Christ who came here to save us, even in times of disasters like Ondoy, we're sure that
He'll not stop loving us. We just have to keep our faith. See? Even this moment, he never
failed us. He just gave your Nanay and I the best present we could ever receive.
Deborah: And that is you! Being able to find you. Oh, how it seemed as if you were gone for
years (hugs Jonathan). Good thing you were able to make good friends Jonathan.
Jonathan: .., and it’s the same thing when I prayed for food and he answered it quickly! Oh
Nanay, you wouldn’t really imagine how much I was starving…
(Everyone laughs)
CHOIR ENTERS STAGE LEFT
David: You mean, he really is our Savior? And he could hear me every time I talk to Him just
like what Jonathan has been doing?
Jacob: Indeed, not only does He answer our prayers, but He never fails to give us
unconditional love, especially when he selflessly gave His life to us. But! That would be a
whole new story and there’s so much to tell.
Jonathan: Story? Another one? Oh I’d love to hear that Tatay!
Rachel: Hey David! Look!
SPOTLIGHT ON NATIVITY SCENE, COLORED LIGHTS ON
David: This…. Is… major major amazing! (he suddenly prays!) Thank you for this gift… God.
Jonathan&Rachel: (stunned by David)
Deborah: Kids listen. His mother is singing a lullaby.
CHOIR – MARY’S SONG (KIDS)
SPOTLIGHT ON CHOIR
SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY WHIL LISTENING TO THE CHOIR
SCENE 5
SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY

7. Rachel:What a beautiful lullaby.
David: … what a beautiful family…
Jacob: God rarely does things the way we think he should. Perhaps he plans for this king to
reign in our hearts, the way great king David did. He was the people’s king.
Deborah: The angel said that, too – that he would be for all the people.
Rachel: So if he’s the king of our hearts…
David: Then we all have something to give to serve Him,
Jonathan: and we all have something to offer Him especially in this very special night.
CHOIR – KING OF OUR HEARTS (KIDS)
SPOTLIGHT ON CHOIR
SCENE 6
All characters start walking towards stage RIGHT
SPOTLIGHT ON FAMILY
DIM LIGHTS
Jonathan:Tatay.. Nanay.. right after this, I know we’re going home, but how about Rachel
and David? They don’t have any place to stay.
Jacob&Deborah: (Looks at each other with a smile)
Jonathan: Can both of them celebrate Christmas with us? Please?
Deborah: There is plenty of room for both of you!
Rachel&David:(expression of disbelief – they run towards Jacob and Deborah and they
all hug each other)
INSERT HAPPY (MELLOW) MUSIC
Rachel&David: Thank you so so much!
Jacob: Children.. do you know what we’ve seen tonight?
Rachel: We’ve seen the greatest gift from God
David: and I’ve felt it,
Jonathan: This is truly a very special night!
ALL CHARACTERS EXIT
HOSTS ENTER FROM STAGE LEFT
SPOTLIGHT ON HOSTS
CHOIR ENTERS FROM STAGE LEFT

8. Host1: A very special night indeed.
Host2: As we look back and see this tiny baby, the bright star, the angels singing in the sky…
Host1: We have also seen and felt more than that
Host2: We have seen God’s long-awaited promise to send the Messiah was truly fulfilled!
Host1: Christmas is indeed a celebration. So, shall we all rise (congregation)
Host2: As we all shout and sing
Both: Hallelujah! He is born!
CHOIR – HOSANNA (KIDS)
CHOIR – HALLELUJAH (ADULTS)
ALL LIGHTS ON
MANGER MOVES TOWARDS THE CENTER
SPOTLIGHT ON THE MANGER
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