Gossip Song
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​THEME AND SOURCE
Luke 15:11-32
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
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DESCRIPTION
How does our loving Heavenly Father respond to rebellion? Wide opportunity for actor, soloists, and ensemble vocals, with challenging staging~choreography in this contemporary prodigal story. Varied musical genres including boogie woogie and choral harmonies.
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CAST: Flexible number of Male or Female (could also work in Small Ensemble 2-4)
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KEY: C, Cm, G
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RANGE: G3 to D5
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RUNTIME 3:29
I Have a Gift to Give
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​THEME AND SOURCE
Matthew 20:1-16
The Parable of the
Payment of Workers in the Vineyard…
or the Burger Joint​
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DESCRIPTION
How do these fast food workers respond when all employees are paid the same, regardless of hours worked? Strong narrator role, Christ figure, and ensemble work. Manageable for less advanced actor~singers.
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CAST: Flexible number of Male or Female (could also work in Small Ensemble 2-4)
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KEY: C modulates to D
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RANGE: G3 - C5
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RUNTIME 3:07
Garbage In, Garbage Out
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​THEME AND SOURCE
Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19:11-27
The Parable of the Talents
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DESCRIPTION
This stylized piece illustrates Jesus’ Parable, reminding us that we’ve all been gifted and must use those gifts to serve. Employs a tongue-in-cheek, mob boss and crew metaphor on this ancient truth. Wide opportunity for Fosse style choreo, vocal features, and harmonies.
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CAST: Flexible number of Male or Female​ (could also work for Small Ensemble 2-4)
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KEY: Am
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RANGE: G3 to C5
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RUNTIME: 3:03​​
Countdown to Calm Down
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​THEME AND SOURCE
Matt. 7:24-27
Luke 6:47
The Parable of the House on the Sand
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DESCRIPTION
This vulnerable actor’s story ballad asks what we can truly count on besides the Lord. Encourages us to build our lives upon The Rock. Draws as much or more on acting skills than vocal. Actor must be adept with story arc and be able to reveal this character's pain and discovery.
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​CAST: 1 Female (could also work in Small or Large Ensemble for 1-10 actor~singer~dancers)
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KEY: C
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RANGE: C4 to C5
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RUNTIME: 4:45​
NOTE: This piece makes for meaningful choreography and could be used in DANCE DIVISION as well.
Hold Yer Horses
THEME AND SOURCE
Luke 10:25-37
The PARABLE of the Good Samaritan
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DESCRIPTION
Story of Good Samaritan retold in contemporary setting. Opportunity for multiple characters to sing, act, and dance. Jazz genre as well as ballad. Narrator role may be shared.
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CAST: Flexible number of Male or Female (could also work in Small Ensemble 2-4)
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KEY: Cm to Dm
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RANGE: G3 to Bb4
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RUNTIME 3:36
This song is part of the POWER OF OUR WORDS series, to listen/purchase all of the songs, click here.