{"product_id":"prince-of-peace","title":"Prince of Peace","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"885\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Blake Randolph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"885\"\u003eWhat if the Christmas story wasn’t quiet at all? \u003cem data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"935\"\u003ePrince of Peace\u003c\/em\u003e takes audiences beyond the peaceful nativity scenes we often imagine, revealing the dramatic journey that led to that holy night. From the dark halls of Herod’s palace to the humble streets of Nazareth, from anxious shepherds in lonely fields to wise men studying the heavens—every path in this powerful production leads to one moment… the birth of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1318\"\u003eThe story unfolds with tension, humor, and heartfelt faith. Joseph wrestles with doubt. Mary embraces a calling she doesn’t fully understand. Shepherds long for hope in a world that ignores them. Meanwhile, Herod’s paranoia grows as rumors of a newborn king spread across Judea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003eThrough trials, miracles, angels, and unexpected journeys, God quietly orchestrates events that change the course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1894\" data-start=\"1725\"\u003eThe result is a sweeping, cinematic Christmas drama that reminds audiences of something we often forget:\u003cbr data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1829\"\u003eGod’s greatest plans are often born in the most humble places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2094\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003eWhether performed by a church, school, or community theater, \u003cem data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1957\"\u003ePrince of Peace\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a powerful message of hope, faith, and redemption—perfect for Christmas services and seasonal outreach events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eRun-Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~60–75 minutes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"213\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"169\"\u003eCast Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 actors (flexible; many small roles)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"290\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eBiblical References:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luke 1–2, Matthew 1–2, Micah 5:2, Numbers 24:17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"314\"\u003ePrimary Settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eHerod’s Palace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"383\"\u003eNazareth marketplace and carpentry shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eMary’s home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eBethlehem stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eShepherds’ fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eWise men’s house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"490\"\u003eEgypt refuge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eProps Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eCarpentry tools and wood pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eStaff for Joseph\/Shahar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eScrolls and quills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eManger and swaddled baby doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eWise men gifts (gold, frankincense, myrrh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eRoman armor\/helmets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eLanterns\/torches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSample Script\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/Prince_of_Peace-Sample.pdf?v=1773525021\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Prince of Peace\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload Sample Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2278\"\u003eNarrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003eGood morning\/afternoon\/evening, everyone! And Merry Christmas! Today\/tonight, we gather to celebrate the greatest story ever told—the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We sing songs like “Silent Night” to remember this world-changing event. That night was truly silent and holy. But the journey that led to that precious moment was anything but quiet. It was a long and arduous road, one that could only be traveled through the power of Almighty God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eToday\/tonight, we will tell you the FULL Nativity story and reveal the path that ultimately brought us to that silent, holy night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eOur story begins outside the formidable palace of King Herod. The night was as dark as could be. The town thieves Liam and Elijah walked down the ancient streets of Jerusalem, their hearts heavy with anticipation. Cold sweat and icy fear dripped from their weary foreheads as they pressed on through the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003eCome on! We’re gonna get caught if you don’t hurry up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eI’m tired! Can’t we do this some other time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3330\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3333\"\u003eNo! The time is now. King Herod is driving our nation into the ground. It’s time for us to teach him a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3445\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3458\"\u003eWell, what are we gonna do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3495\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3498\"\u003eThis is his palace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003e(gasps) You could fit over a hundred of my houses in there!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3601\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eExactly! He’s keeping all of the riches for himself while we go destitute and starve to death!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3702\" data-end=\"3732\"\u003e(picks up a couple of rocks)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3778\"\u003eLet’s send him a little message, shall we?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3843\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3780\" data-end=\"3790\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3793\"\u003eI like what you’re thinking, but we need to hurry!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3845\" data-end=\"3853\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3856\"\u003eDon’t be such a worry wart! We’ll be fine!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003e(sarcastically) Do you NOT remember how crazy the king is?! If he finds us out here, we’re dead!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4019\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4022\"\u003eCalm down! We’ll be fine. I promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4083\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4081\"\u003e(lifts up a rock)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003eOn 3. 1...2...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4101\" data-end=\"4228\"\u003e(Liam and Elijah lift their arms as if about to throw rocks at the palace. Suddenly, Herod and guards come out to meet them.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4230\" data-end=\"4239\"\u003eHerod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4242\"\u003eWhat are you two fools doing out here?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4364\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4293\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4293\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003e(jumps and screams)\u003cbr data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4318\"\u003e(to Liam) I told you! I can’t go back to jail!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4366\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4377\"\u003e(stuttering)\u003cbr data-start=\"4389\" data-end=\"4392\"\u003eYou see, Your Highness, we were just, um… decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4447\" data-end=\"4456\"\u003eHerod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4459\"\u003eDecorating?! I am the king! I don’t want pieces of filth like you near my palace!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4550\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4550\" data-end=\"4553\"\u003eWe are sorry, Lord Herod. We’ll leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4653\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4653\"\u003e(Liam turns to leave. Herod grabs his hand, stopping him.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4664\"\u003eHerod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4664\" data-end=\"4667\"\u003eOh no, no, no. You’re not leaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4748\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4748\"\u003e(throws Liam to the ground and kicks him)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4750\" data-end=\"4760\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4760\" data-end=\"4763\"\u003eHey! Don’t touch him!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4786\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003eHerod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4795\" data-end=\"4798\"\u003eYou don’t tell me what to do, peasant! Guards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4880\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4880\"\u003e(Guards run up and bind Elijah.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"5035\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4892\"\u003eElijah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4895\"\u003e(snaps, fearful)\u003cbr data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4914\"\u003eWhat are you gonna do, Herod?! Are you gonna execute us like you did the Sanhedrin?! Like what you did to our own people!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5046\"\u003eHerod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5049\"\u003eWhat people?! You’re animals! You may not like me or enjoy my leadership, but I will force all of you Jews to remember that I am your king! I am the King of the Jews! The ONE and the ONLY!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5247\"\u003eLiam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5250\"\u003eWhen the Messiah comes, He will destroy you and your kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5313\" data-end=\"5322\"\u003eHerod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5325\"\u003eYour Messiah is not real! He’s never coming! He is not your Savior! I am! Let’s see if your messiah can save you from this! Guards, take these two to the dungeon. They will be executed at dawn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5520\" data-end=\"5523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5554\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5552\"\u003e2- (Nazareth Marketplace)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5615\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"5556\" data-end=\"5613\"\u003e(Joseph and Shahar are working in their carpentry shop)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5617\" data-end=\"5629\"\u003eNarrator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5629\" data-end=\"5632\"\u003eAs you can see, Herod’s reign along with Rome’s ruthless dominion over the known world was leaving dark splotches all across Israel. They all longed for the Messiah to come. By the day, their hope was growing smaller and smaller. However, little did they know, their Savior was just on the horizon. And His journey was soon beginning in the small town of Nazareth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6473\"\u003eIt was a typical day in Nazareth. The sun was shining in all of its brilliance, and villagers of all shapes and sizes were in the marketplace, looking for the next best thing to buy. Joseph and his co-worker Shahar were in their carpentry shop gathering wood for their next big project. Joseph was engaged to be married to a young woman named Mary. From the moment they first laid eyes on each other, Shahar and the whole town knew that they were destined to be together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6475\" data-end=\"6485\"\u003eShahar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6488\"\u003eJoseph! The day is almost here! I can’t believe you’re getting married! My little apprentice is all grown up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6599\" data-end=\"6713\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6599\" data-end=\"6609\"\u003eJoseph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6609\" data-end=\"6612\"\u003eI’m nervous, Shahar. What if I make a mistake? What if we get married and I ruin everything? What if—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6715\" data-end=\"6811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6715\" data-end=\"6725\"\u003eShahar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6725\" data-end=\"6728\"\u003eWhat if! What if! What if! Stop saying that, Joseph! You need to trust in the Lord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6813\" data-end=\"6880\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6813\" data-end=\"6823\"\u003eJoseph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6823\" data-end=\"6826\"\u003eI know. I just… I’ve never felt this way about anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6882\" data-end=\"7131\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6882\" data-end=\"6892\"\u003eShahar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"6892\" data-end=\"6895\"\u003eI understand. I remember the first time I laid eyes on my better half! You see, I was walking from my house to the shop when I tripped over a rock! I fell flat on my face on the dirt street—that’s why my nose is a little crooked here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7133\" data-end=\"7153\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"7133\" data-end=\"7151\"\u003e(points to nose)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7155\" data-end=\"7176\"\u003eYou want to touch it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7178\" data-end=\"7221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7178\" data-end=\"7188\"\u003eJoseph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7188\" data-end=\"7191\"\u003eThanks, but no thanks, Shahar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7223\" data-end=\"7303\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7223\" data-end=\"7233\"\u003eShahar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7233\" data-end=\"7236\"\u003eSuit yourself, Joseph. Anyway, I looked up and POOF! There she was!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7305\" data-end=\"7363\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"7305\" data-end=\"7361\"\u003e(Shahar begins to choke up, wipes tears from his face)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7365\" data-end=\"7514\"\u003eOh, I miss her. Remember this, boy. Hold tight to your love. You never know what the Lord has in store, and when He is going to take her or you home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7516\" data-end=\"7570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7516\" data-end=\"7526\"\u003eJoseph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7526\" data-end=\"7529\"\u003eThank you, Shahar. You are a true friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7572\" data-end=\"7654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7572\" data-end=\"7582\"\u003eShahar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7582\" data-end=\"7585\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"7585\" data-end=\"7637\"\u003e(slaps Joseph on the back, causing Joseph to jolt)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"7637\" data-end=\"7640\"\u003eI try my best!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/Prince_of_Peace-Sample.pdf?v=1773525021\" title=\"Prince of Peace\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload Sample Script\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWant to see how the story unfolds? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eGet the complete script and bring this powerful moment to your stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DramaShare","offers":[{"title":"60 \/ 25 \/ Christmas - Biblical Characters","offer_id":52374285123903,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/throwingstones.jpg?v=1773148552","url":"https:\/\/dramashareministries.com\/products\/prince-of-peace","provider":"DramaShare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}