Description
Performance Time: 39 minutes
The Singer’s/Director’s Edition book comes complete with piano score, chord symbols, production ideas, prop needs, and stage layout.
The Split Track portion of the CD is loaded with cues to help make your rehearsals expedient! The cues are set for the natural spot in each song that the average director would choose to rehearse while learning the musical. The Stereo portion comes with cues only at the beginning of each song.
O’Hare: A Cruella DeVil type of character at the start, but by the end softens up and has a change of
heart to the point of sharing Jesus’ love with all. Must be able to scratch and sneeze in a crazy
manner. Solos: Her only solos are spoken ones, however she may sing the second verse of
“Little Baby In a Manger” or either of the verses of “Catch a Glimpse.”
Norma Gene: Heaven’s cutest, smallest, and feistiest angel ever! Stands up to O’ Hare but gets real worried
when things aren’t going as planned.
Jordan: Heaven’s nicest angel. Never fear when Jordan’s here. Always has his head together. Must
have a good sense of timing. Has one spoken solo in “It ‘s Herod. ” (Can be played by a girl
with a name change.)
Herod: The Whiner of Whiners. Strong character with the ability to change emotions at will. Can sing
the short solo in “Check Out That Star” or pantomime the part while another soloist sings it.
Innkeeper: Has to deal with all the nuts who come to the Inn. Must be sensitive and sometimes frustrated.
Herder #1: Generic, excitable type of character.
Herder #2: Must be able to talk with a real sloppy lisp.
Three Kings: Though the Kings have no names, each must have a definite personality. Each person must
have good timing to play off of each other and an ability to ad lib while looking for a star that
isn’t there. These parts can be played by girls if not enough boys are available. The Kings sing
together in “Check Out That Star” or can pantomime while another soloist sings.
Mary: She wears the pants in the family, even though she’s large with child.
Joseph: A desperate dude! Anxious to find a place for Mary to have Jesus.
Maggie: A giving girl with a big heart.
Beverly: A poor girl with a bright personality.
Jason: Maggie’s brother. Although small, he stands up to O’ Hare, both in a confronting and loving
manner.
NON-SPEAKING PARTS:
Scribes: Should be a bunch of boys who are dressed like Aladdin. They run out in “Check Out That
Star” and say “Hey” in time. They also can sing together the short scribe solo, “It is
Bethlehem …,” or the choir can sing as they unfurl the scroll. They also appear with horns and
scroll in “Where Was He Born?”
Angels: Though non-speaking parts, if used properly these characters will think they’re the stars of the
show. You can use them in “The Shepherd’s Song,” “Where Was He Born?” “We Need a
Savior” and “Little Baby In a Manger.” There is no limit to how many angels you could have.
Six to twelve is probably the best number.
Cool Cat: A boy or girl who is real cool. Decked out with sunglasses, a cool hat and leather clothes, this
character can be extremely fun and funny.
Helpers: Kids who work making the Nativity and bringing in various props for it.
Carolers: Three to six kids who come out during “It’s Christmas Time” and sing the short “It’s
Christmas, Christmas.” They then join the workers at the Nativity.
Chorus: Should dress as characters of the living Nativity in various Bible costumes (mainly shepherd-type
clothes).
COMING SOON!
Check Out That Star
Music and Lyrics by Eric Rainwater
Script by Fred Judkins
Arranged by Phil Shackleton and Eric Rainwater
Vocal Arrangements by Eric Rainwater
