The Necessary Nativity

by Barry Wallace

Synopsis: As the Nativity Set is unpacked for a church’s annual Christmas celebration, a janitor speculates on how important those behind the scenes were to the Christmas story...
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The Necessary Nativity

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Jack Levine: The Necessary Nativity by Barry Wallace

“

BARRY WALLACE’s short play, “The Necessary Nativity”, is a must for any Christmas Holiday Festival. The story of the birth of our Savior is told in a wonderful way. It takes some liberties of storytelling but is so heartwarming and wonderful. I highly recommend it be read and produced.

BARRY WALLACE’s short play, “The Necessary Nativity”, is a must for any Christmas Holiday Festival. The story of the birth of our Savior is told in a wonderful way. It takes some liberties of storytelling but is so heartwarming and wonderful. I highly recommend it be read and produced.

”

Character Information

5 Speaking Roles, 5+ Non-Speaking roles representing live Nativity scene

Janitor

The janitor at a church

Character Age

50's+

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
Angel Two

An angel

Character Age

Any age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Any
Innkeeper's Wife

Wife of the famous Bethlehem innkeeper

Character Age

30's+

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Non-binary,
  
  Woman
Girl Shepherd

Kid sister of the shepherds

Character Age

Teenager

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Female
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  Child,
  
  Teens,
  
  20s
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Non-binary,
  
  Woman
Camel Guy

Guy who wrangles camels for Wise Men

Character Age

Any adult

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any

Character Gender Identity

Male
Can be played by:
- Actor Age
  
  20s,
  
  30s,
  
  40s,
  
  50s,
  
  60s,
  
  70s+
- Actor Gender Identity
  
  Man,
  
  Non-binary
Angel One, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Shepherds, Wise Men

Non-speaking nativity characters. Multiple shepherds, Wise Men recommended.

Character Age

Any age

Character Race/Ethnic Identity

Any