A New Christmas Play based on Read, Wonder, Listen written by Laura Alary.
Preparation: minimal
Cast/Characters: 3 narrators, ~9-20+ assorted roles (Joseph, Angel, Mary, Dancer(s), Shepherds and Sheep, Jesus, Simeon, Anna, Herod)
Scenes: 6
Main Props: battery powered tea lights, PowerPoint slides and a way to project these, camping mattress or sleeping bag, dowels with planets and stars hanging from them, small stool, bowl, blankets, glass of water, baby doll, Jerusalem sign or backdrop, wrapped gifts,
Laura Alary is a teacher, preacher, storyteller and author. Born and raised in Halifax, she studied Classics at Dalhousie University, theology at Knox College, and New Testament at The University of St. Michael’s College, where she earned her Ph.D. More recently she has been pursuing a different kind of learning as the mother of three children.
Laura is always searching for creative ways to weave together her various interests. For instance, her background in biblical interpretation informs her writing, most notably in her book Is This Story True? Similarly, Laura’s love of scripture and the power of story informs her work as children’s worship coordinator at Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church and as a denominational trainer for the Montessori-based program Children and Worship.
Laura loves to sing, especially Mediaeval and Renaissance choral music, attempts to practise yoga and karate, and continues to write and publish picture books for children, including Jesse’s Surprise Gift, Mira and the Big Story, Victor’s Pink Pyjamas and How Do I Pray for Grandpa?.