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Performance time: Approx. 45 minutes
For Ages: 6-18
Speaking Parts: 18
Soloists: Samson, Delilah, Mom.
Costumes: Choir: Since the choir is a modern day kids choir and is the audience to the story, no costumes should be used. What would work the best is: (1) T-shirts that are uniform for each child. Contact us about Samson shirts that have the picture as it is shown on the front cover of the book. All of the text is eliminated except the title, "Samson." Prices will vary depending upon the quantity, but they are reasonably priced. (2) Varied solid colored T-shirts; royal blue, Kelly green, pink, bright yellow and purple are a great combination. These could be combined with blue denim shorts or pants and white or blue shoes. Girls should wear colorful ribbons and bows in their hair. Standard biblical costumes for bible characters. Flower Petal Girls: A ready-made leotard is decorated with petal-shaped sheer nylon strips edged with a Serger machine finish. Delilah: A harem outfit. Director: A blouse or turtleneck, vest, knickers, plaid kneesocks and a jockey cap. Soldiers: Armor. Narrator: White long-sleeved blouse and black slacks. A hat that drapes over the back and ties at the neck. Angel: Angel outfit with long sleeves and angel wings.
Necessary Props: Narrator: A book to hold during the first song. Director: A music stand and a conductor's baton. Angel: A loose halo that sits on top of his (or her) head that will sit on the forehead above the eyebrows. A doll wrapped up in a blanket. The angel presents this baby to Mom and Dad during the narration that refers to this. Mom: A chair or small stool. A small rolling pin or wooden spoon to shake at Samson. Granny glasses and a grey Grandma wig to wear once Samson is grown up. Optional - something to knit while sitting. Dad: Optional - A scroll to roll back and forth to check the Angel's prophesies. A Grandpa wig. Samson: A wig that doesn't look feminine. To accomplish this, sew two short wigs together and tie a rope around the front of the forehead. A drink tray with plastic glasses taped to it. Sunglasses - you know when he needs to wear them! Delilah: Most of Delilah's props can be brought in by the Soldiers or are already in place in a pre-set scene. First is a table. On the table is a soft rope with seven cords of a rope tied together long enough to tie around Samson's wrists. A new (non abrasive) soft rope long enough to tie around Samson's arms and chest a few times. A loom (see video for help on how to make a simple loom). An electric razor. A chair or stool to sit on in front of the table. Shiloh: A rope tied cloth bag of coins to bring to Delilah. Rulers, Soldiers and Delilah: Umbrellas. They should lay behind the pillars, and each character should know where to find one when the pillars fall. You may wish to have every other person have one. Flower Petal Chorus Dancers: Baskets with flower petals or cut cloth (works best) petals to throw in the first song. Stage props: Two pillars. Foam stones (rocks or bricks) to sit on top of a Styrofoam top that extends over the pillars.

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Set: No sets are needed. However, if you wish to create them, suggestions are given in the script at the beginning of each new scene. To get a more vivid idea of all the props and sets, the video gives a comprehensive look and guide on how to create and find all of them. Stage is set with two four-sided flats, the size of refrigerator cartons. These cartons enable us to change scenes swiftly, as they are painted to represent each locale. The first panel on each of the two cartons is decorated with cartoon-like flowers and animals, all smiling very sweetly, as if we landed in "Toon-land."

Example stage setup: This sample image shows one possible way to stage the musical. Use it as a visual reference and adapt it to fit your available space, cast size, and production needs.

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Biblical Characters:

Samson
Old Testament Strongman, Nazarite, and Judge

Delilah
Samson’s girlfriend, a secret Philistine spy

Samson’s Mom and Dad
Faithful Israelite believers

The Angel of the Lord
Sometimes a little overworked…

Philistine Rulers 1, 2, & 3
Plot Hatchers against Sammy

Philistine Soldiers (As many as you wish)
Bad guys fighting against Israel

Shiloh
A small Hebrew slave boy

The Sunday School Chorus:

Chorus Director

Chorus Narrator

Chorus Kids 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7
Kids with great one-liners

Sunday School “Flower Petal” Chorus Dancers

NON-SPEAKING PARTS

The Philistine “god” Dagon
A non-speaking part

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SONG PREVIEWS

1. The Pretty Story of Samson
2. Great Things for God
3. The ‘Ite’ Song
4. Don’t It Make Ya Wanna Praise Him?
5. Samson’s Deeds
6. The Riddle
7. Look Out Samson
8. Samson & Delilah
9. Forgive Me Lord
10. God Brings Down The House

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Choral Book (Singer’s Edition) $6.75
Director’s Book $16.50
Accompaniment Stereo and Split Track CD $110.00
Performance DVD $30.00
Listening CD $16.00
10 CD box (in envelopes) ($6.50 ea) $65.00
25 CD box (in envelopes) ($5.50 ea) $137.50
CD Promo Pack-Singer’s Book and CD $15.00
Combo Pack-Singer’s Book, DVD and CD $40.00
Poster 8 pack (full color with 4 empty lines) $30.00

Questions about this musical or adapting it to fit your choir's strengths and limitations? Give us a call - we're happy to help!

For more information or to purchase physical products for this musical, call us at (916) 428-2056 (landline; no texts).

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