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“Objection Overruled” from COMPARING CHRISTMAS

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OBJECTION OVERRULED Read Through
00:00 / 05:43

THEME AND SOURCE

Comparison and Competition

 Rom. 12:4-5 “For we each have different work to do.” 

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SYNOPSIS

What happens when highly competitive cousins face off?  

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CAST

GRETA (F) Highly competitive, over-achieving oldest cousin.

 

RUTH (F) Next oldest cousin. Accustomed to dominating. Must prevail.

 

GRAYSON (F/M) Greta's younger sibling, vulnerable, charming.

 

RIDLEY (F/M)  Ruth's younger sibling, attorney in the making, comedic.

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CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Advanced

RUNTIME:  6:00

“Jerry's On His Way” from CHRISTMAS IN ROOM 309

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JERRY_S ON HIS WAY Read Through
00:00 / 05:50

THEME AND SOURCE

Forgiveness and Belonging

Eph. 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate, forgiving each other...” 

 

SYNOPSIS

Unresolved family issues surface in a hospital on Christmas day.

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CAST

GRANDMA/KATHERINE LONG (F) Nurturing, warm, engaging.

 

ALEX  (F/M) Appealing, athletic, over-achieving, older cousin.

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GINA (F) Adult daughter of GRANDMA. Mother of Alex.

 

WAITING ROOM HOSTESS: (F) Phone addicted, oblivious, comical.

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CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate

RUNTIME:  6:00​

“Going to the Next Round” from NERVOUS: The Musical

NERVOUS THE MUSICAL (Show title/Graphic)
GOING TO THE NEXT ROUND Read Through
00:00 / 05:03

THEME AND SOURCE

Facing Fears

Isaiah 41:13 “Do not fear; I will help you.”​

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SYNOPSIS 

How will Becky's friends help her face her worst fear?

 

CAST

BECKY (F) Responsible, thoughtful, leadership qualities.

 

JAMEY (F/M) Mature, loyal, keeps Pinky in line.

 

PINKY (F) Fun loving, spirited, keeps it light, superficial.

 

CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate

RUNTIME:  4:30

"I Will Decide" from RALPH TO THE RESCUE

RALPH TO THE RESCUE (Show title/Graphic)
I WILL DECIDE Read Through
00:00 / 02:44

THEME AND SOURCE

True Friendship

Prov. 18:24 “... a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.” 

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SYNOPSIS

Ralph's thinking about friendship might be misguided.

Broad, "Peanuts" style characters.

 

CAST

RALPH (M) 3-8th Grade. Kind, vulnerable, not an athlete.
 

KATIE BETH (F) 3-8th Grade. Pageant girl, spoiled, oblivious.

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CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Beginner

RUNTIME:  3:00+

“What’d you Hear?” from Presentation Day: WORD POWER

Presentation Day: WORD POWER (Show title/Graphic)
WHAT'D YOU HEAR Read Through
00:00 / 03:24

THEME AND SOURCE 

The Power of our Words​

Prov. 18:21 “Death and life are in the power of the tongue..."

 

SYNOPSIS

How will Nellie navigate fear, friendships, and confidentiality?   

 

CAST

NELLIE (F) Loyal friend, terrified to speak in public.

 

GIGI (F) Cheerleader. Shiny surface, good heart, shows growth.

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​CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Beginner
RUNTIME:  3:30

“Listening Party” from SERVICE PROJECT

 SERVICE PROJECT (Show title/Graphic)
LISTENING PARTY Read Through
00:00 / 05:56

THEME AND SOURCE

Teamwork and Serving Others​

Hebrews 10:24-25 “Let us provoke one another unto good works.” 

 

SYNOPSIS

How will Rachel find courage to stand against the crowd?

 

CAST

PEYTON (F) Popular, fashionista, accustomed to being followed.

 

MACY (F) In Peyton's friend group, but more thoughtful and mature.

 

RACHEL (F) Mature, wise, unassuming, not in Peyton's crowd.

 

HARLEY (F/M) Unconventional, outlier, shows unexpected  leadership.

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CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate~Advanced. Quick pick ups 

RUNTIME:  4:30

“Vengeance is Mine” from BACKSTAB: The Musical 

BACKSTAB THE MUSICAL (Show title/Graphic)
VENGEANCE IS MINE (Long) Read Through
00:00 / 04:24

​THEME AND SOURCE 

Speaking the Truth in Love

Eph. 4:15  “...by speaking the truth with love, we grow up in Christ.”

 

SYNOPSIS

Ashley thinks Mia is her friend...until she overhears something.

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CAST

ASHLEY (F) Loves the Lord, struggles with confrontation.
 

DUSTY (F) Best friend to Ashley, bold, struggles with anger.

 

​CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate
RUNTIME:  3:30 version & 4:30 version available

“Confrontation” from BACKSTAB: The Musical 

BACKSTAB THE MUSICAL (Show title/Graphic)
CONFRONTATION Read Through
00:00 / 05:14

​THEME AND SOURCE 

Revenge and Speaking the Truth in Love

Rom. 12:17  “Do not repay anyone evil for evil.”  

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SYNOPSIS

Ashley overhears Mia talking about her. Dusty seek revenge.

 

CAST: 

ASHLEY (F) Loves the Lord, struggles with confrontation.
 

DUSTY (F) Best friend to Ashley, bold, struggles with anger.

 

​CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate~Advanced. Wide emotional range.
RUNTIME:  4:30 

"Will We Help You Practice?" from NERVOUS: The Musical  

NERVOUS THE MUSICAL (Show title/Graphic)
WILL WE HELP YOU PRACTICE Read Through
00:00 / 04:33

THEME AND SOURCE

Facing Fears

Isaiah 41:13 “Do not fear; I will help you.” 

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SYNOPSIS

  Becky struggles with an upcoming mandatory interview.

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CAST

​BECKY (F) Responsible, thoughtful, leader.
 

JAMEY (F/M) Mature, loyal, keeps Pinky in line.
 

PINKY (F) Fun loving, superficial.

 

​CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Intermediate~Advanced. Quick pick ups.

RUNTIME:  4:30

“Katie Beth's Birthday” from RALPH TO THE RESCUE

RALPH TO THE RALPH TO THE RESCUE (Show title/Graphic) show title and graphic.

THEME AND SOURCE

True Friendship
Prov. 18:24 “... a real friend will be more loyal than a brother.” 

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SYNOPSIS

Is Ralph's idea of friendship misguided?  

Broad, "Peanuts" style characters.

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CAST

RALPH (M) 3-8th Grade. Kind, vulnerable, not an athlete.
 

LAURA (F) 3-8th Grade. Thoughtful, old soul, unassuming, confident.

 

KATIE BETH (F) 3-8th Grade. Pageant girl, spoiled, oblivious.

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CHALLENGE LEVEL:  Beginner

RUNTIME:  4:30

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