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#S1 A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO JERICHO Winner of the 1983 Episcopal Drama Foundation National Drama Contest 30 min., 5 - 10 characters, script $3.50, royalty $20/performance. A woman acting out the part of the Samaritan in a performance of the Good Samaritan parable finds the role too demanding and tries a succession of other parts: the person helped, the priest who passed by, and finally a robber. In each case she is confronted and challenged by the Biblical message behind the story and by the figure of Christ who appears in all the scenes.
#B7 THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT IN 20 MINUTES
(This script has been published by Baker's Plays. Performance royalties should be sent directly to them. Do not photocopy this play.) 30 min., 4 - 30 performers, script $4.50, royalty $35/performance. A light hearted, witty rendering of the Old Testament which attempts to cover everything from Adam to Bethlehem in one act and... uh, doesn't quite make it.
#S11 NATIVITY ON THE SQUARE Winner of the 1995 CITA One Act Playwriting Contest 35 min., 4 characters (2 males & 2 females, or 1 male & 3 females), script $3.50, royalty $25/performance. The figures of a public creche scene come to life on Christmas Eve and attempt to discover who they are. A drunken bag lady explains the Nativity to them in a manner that is both comic and deeply moving.
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#S2 THE LEDGE 25 min., 5 characters, script $3.50, royalty $20/performanceA satirical comedy. A person who contemplates jumping from the ledge of a building is confronted by a series of people who try to help. The powerful ending contrasts the sacrificial nature of God's love in contrast to other types of love.
#S3 THE SOWER AND THE SEEDS 35 min., 5 - 10 characters, script $3.50, royalty $20/performance. Four different people explain the parable of the sower by acting out their own stories. Particularly appropriate for Jr. and Sr. high audiences, the play demonstrates the importance of a relationship with Christ.
#S15 THE WORLD'S OLDEST FINANCIAL PLANNER 20 min., 3 performers, script $3.50, royalty $15 first performance; $10/subsequent performances. A collage of scripture and story on the subject of stewardship. NOTE: This work includes as part of the work, "The Tale of the Three Trees" from Three Scenes for Two and Three collection below.
#S16 LOOSE CONNECTIONS 15 min., 3 performers, script $3.50, royalty $20/performance. Winner of the 1998 National CITA Sketch Contest. A woman waiting in car repair center has an encounter with a stranger who says his name is Jesus.
#S18 THE CASE OF THE MISSING BODIES 45 min., 3-8 performers, script $4.00, royalty $25/performance. Take the story of the apostle Peter's escape from jail; put it into the language and action of a 1940's Humphrey Bogart detective movie; and you have 45 minutes of comedy with a message. (Audiotape sound track is also available for $35.)
#S19 ORIENTATION 15 min., 3 performers (1m, 2f or 2m, 1f), script $3.50, royalty $15/performance. Two recent arrivals to Heaven learn from a gatekeeper what is important in the afterlife is surprisingly different from what is important on earth.
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#S9 THREE SCENES FOR TWO AND THREE Three all time favorite short scenes for 2 or 3 performers. Total Collection $3.50.
"The Lord's Prayer" Royalty $10/performance. Someone praying the Lord's Prayer is surprised when God answers.
"The Parable of the Lighthouse" Royalty $10/performance. In this parable for the church, a lighthouse becomes so successful that it discontinues lifesaving operations.
"The Tale of the Three Trees" Royalty $10/performance. A staging of an American folk tale in which three trees who dream of greatness eventually become part of the story of Jesus.
#S4 SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED A collection of three short plays which are very easy to produce. Adaptable to groups of 5 to 25. Great for youth groups as well as adult performers. Total Collection $3.50.
"The First Parish Meeting of the Church of Jerusalem" Royalty $10/performance. A picture of the first Pentecost, as though it were happening during the business meeting of a contemporary church.
"The Royal Visit" Royalty $10/performance. A group of people wait for the grand entrance of the king. In their desire to impress him, they miss his entrance through the rear door, and he is noticed only by the character of Blind Bartimaeus.
"Prodigal Improvisation" No royalty. A theatrical telling of the prodigal son parable which allows for participation from the audience.
#B8 THE TOTAL CHURCH BODY WORKOUT This collection of 6 favorite scenes is great for youth groups as well as adults. 2 - 15 performers, scenes are 8 - 15 minutes in length. Total Collection $6.50, royalty $35/performance of each scene. (The collection has been published by Baker's Plays. Performance royalties should be sent directly to them. Do not photocopy.)
"The Wall" (4 characters) A man trapped in an invisible cage catches the attention of a passerby who enters leading her conscience on a leash.
"Confessions" (3 to 20 characters) Seven short scenes that graphically portray people caught in the act of little "everyday sins."
"Unless a Seed Falls" (2 characters) A parable of Christian growth. Two seeds grow into plants and argue about the existence of a Gardener.
"One Day at a Bus Stop"(2 characters) A person waiting at a bus stop is challenged by a stranger who claims to be Jesus.
"Coffee Hour at Laodicea" (6 characters) A very contemporary church in 44 A.D. greets a wealthy newcomer warmly, but turns away a street person.
"Body Talk" (6 characters) The parts of the body come alive and argue comically in this staging of I Corinthians 12.
STORYTELLING SCRIPTS
#S5 LIONS, PHARAOHS, AND GREAT BIG FISH For 1 storyteller with audience participation. Each story is 8 - 10 minutes. Collection of 3 stories for $3.50, no performance royalties. Three stories for children: Daniel and the Lion's Den, The Crossing of the Red Sea, and Jonah and the Big Fish. Great for intergenerational audiences and for children 4 - 12.
#S6 THE ART OF THE HOLY BACKRUB For 1 storyteller with audience participation. Each story is 5 - 8 minutes. Collection of 2 stories for $3.50, no performance royalties. Two parables -- The Sower and the Seeds and The Good Samaritan -- with, yes, an appropriate backrub to accompany each one. A great crowd ice-breaker and a unique way to proclaim the word.
MUSIC
#M14 FIRST CAME AARDVARKS $1.75/copy. A witty song that describes the loading of Noah's ark, for mixed voices, S.A.T.B., with keyboard and optional trumpet, trombone, bass, and drums. Music by Allen Pote. (Do not photocopy. No performance royalties.)
#M15 HERE I AM $1.25/copy. An expressive and earnest song of commitment and faith from Rescue in the Night, for 3 part mixed voicese, S.A.T., with keyboard. Music by Allen Pote. (Do not photocopy. No performance royalties.)
#M16 FRIENDS IN THE LORD $1.60/copy. A stirring promise of loyalty to friends and devotion to God, for mixed voices, S.A.T.B., with keyboard. Music by Allen Pote. (Do not photocopy. No performance royalties.)
CHILDREN'S MUSICALS
#H10 RESCUE IN THE NIGHT 35 minutes, 10 -100 performers (including chorus), script $6.95, no royalties. A musical version of Daniel in the Lion's Den by Tom Long, music by Allen Pote. Amusing and meaningful for audiences of all ages, the work can be performed by actors/singers second grade and up. Ideal for youth/children choirs. (Do not photocopy.)
#C12 THE TALE OF THE THREE TREES 20 min., 12 - 100 performers (including chorus), script $5.95, no royalties. A cantata version of an American folk tale that captures the heart of the Jesus story. For two part (treble or mixed) voices and piano, excellent for choirs 3rd grade through high school. Music by Allen Pote.(Do not photocopy.)
#H13 THE ROCK SLINGER AND HIS GREATEST HIT 45 minute, 10 -100 performers (including chorus). $6.95/copy of script, no royalties.A musical comedy version of David and Goliath by Tom Long, music by Alan Pote. Ideal for youth/children's choirs or intergenerational groups. (Do not photocopy.)
#H14 ONCE UPON A PARABLE 45 minute, 10 -100 performers (including chorus). $6.95/copy of script, no royalties. A musical in which a group of energetic performers use parables to tell the story of Jesus, accentuating the humor and contemporary flavor of the stories. (Do not photocopy.)
AUDIO/VIDEO TAPES & CDs(Professionally produced performance tapes)
#T9 Audio THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT IN 20 MINUTES (AND OTHER STORIES) This audiotape of Tom telling stories includes the title story plus "Mary and Martha" and "The Story of Rocky Johnson." $8.95
#T10 Audio FROM THE RIDICULOUS TO THE DIVINE This audiotape features Tom's storytelling along with two scenes performed by Friends of the Groom -- "The Lord's Prayer" and "One Day at a Bus Stop". Stories included: "The Story of Mary and Joe" (The birth of Jesus set in 20th century Ohio), "The Woman at the Well" (set in 20th century Kentucky), and "The Story of Kathy and Mark" (a little girl gives a blood transfusion to her brother). $8.95
#T11A or #T11B Audio RESCUE IN THE NIGHT A delightful and amusing version of Daniel in the Lion's Den featuring voices from the Pensacola Children's Chorus and Tom. Music by Allen Pote, words by Tom.
#T12A or #T12B Audio THE TALE OF THE THREE TREES A musical version of the American folk tale about three trees who become the manger, the boat on which Jesus sleeps, and the cross. Moving and lyrical, the tape features voices from the Pensacola Children's Chorus and Tom. Music by Allen Pote, words by Tom.
#T13A or #T13B Audio THE ROCK SLINGER AND HIS GREATEST HIT AUDIO TAPE
A meaningful and highly entertaining musical comedy version of David and Goliath. The tape features voices from the Pensacola Children's Chorus. Music by Allen Pote, words by Tom Long.
#T14A or #T14B Audio ONCE UPON A PARABLE AUDIO A musical in which a group of energetic performers use parables to tell the story of Jesus. The tape features voices from the Pensacola Children's Chorus. Music by Allen Pote, words by Tom Long.
#CD1A or #CD1B CD THE ROCK SLINGER AND HIS GREATEST HIT CD
The compact disk version of the David and Goliath Musical. See above.
#V3 Video THE ROCK SLINGER AND HIS GREATEST HIT VIDEO
A video tape of the original production performed by members of the Pensacola Children's Chorus. It is intended as an aid for those staging the show. $29.95
#V1 Video THE LORD'S PRAYER VIDEO A woman praying the Lord's Prayer is stunned when God answers. The VHS tape comes with discussion questions for small groups. $19.95 (10 min.)
#V2 Video LOOSE CONNECTIONS VIDEO A woman waiting in a car repair center has an encounter with Jesus. The VHS tape comees with discussion questions for small groups. $19.95 (15 min.)
#V4 Video FRIENDS OF THE GROOM - LIVE (ON TAPE) Includes One Day at a Bus Stop, The Tale of the Three Trees, and The Parable of the Lighthouse $19.95 (30 min.)
WORSHIP BANNERS/KITES These kite/banners are designed to be waved from poles during processionals, recessionals, or at other times during worship. The kites are not suitable for conventional kite flying on a string. Poles are sold separately. Allow 2 - 4 weeks delivery.
#K1 NYLON DOVE This is a 14" by 18" dove made from white rip-stop nylon with a 12 foot red and white ribbon tail. (The body of the kite is only slightly larger than a real dove.) Great for Pentecost. $22.95 plus shipping and handling.
#K2 WHITE TYVEK BANNER This is a 15' plain white kite with a semi-circular head and a wide flowing "tail." (Sometimes referred to as a "dragon" style kite.) Made out of a plasticized paper called Tyvek, the kite can be colored by children or adults with markers before using it in worship. $9.95 plus shipping and handling.
#P3 FIBERGLASS TELESCOPING POLE This 10' pole for flying banners has a tip eyelet and collapses to 60" for easy transport and storage. $21.95 plus shipping and handling.
