Description
God promises a childless couple they will give birth to a Hebrew Hero, who will clobber their enemies, the Philistines. So Samson is tricked by Delilah, an enemy spy, and locked up. A prisoner in a Philistine jail, Samson finally prays for the strength to “Bring Down the House” on his captors.
Approximate Performance Time: 38 minutes
The Director’s Edition book comes complete with piano score, chord symbols, more cues for the drama, production ideas, more pages, set and prop needs, CD cue numbers, and stage layout.
“Samson Studies” in the Singer’s Edition are designed to be more than “busy work” for your students. They are available to allow your students to study and more fully understand the Biblical concepts presented in the story of Samson. They require the use of a Bible, which will increase the children’s ability to locate verses and see the interrelated truth of Scripture.
The Split Track portion of the CD has 54 cues alone to make your rehearsals a cinch! All cues are set for the natural spot in each song that the average director would choose to rehearse while learning this musical. The Stereo portion comes with 14 cues, one for the beginning of each song.
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
And Finally:
The Philistine “god” Dagon — A non-speaking part
COMING SOON!
Samson: The Day God Brought Down The House
Music by Eric Rainwater
Lyrics by Eric Rainwater & Fred Judkins
Script by Fred Judkins
Arranged by Phil Shackleton
Vocal Arrangements by Eric Rainwater
