{"product_id":"the-animals-nativity-adventure","title":"The Animals’ Nativity Adventure","description":"\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Blake Randolph \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eStep into Bethlehem through the eyes of some very unexpected storytellers, three camels with big personalities and even bigger memories. In \u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003e“The Animals’ Nativity Adventure,”\u003c\/strong\u003e Abigail, Benjamin, and David invite the audience on a fast-moving, funny, and heartfelt journey from quiet Nazareth to a crowded Bethlehem stable, where the King of kings arrives in the most humble way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eAlong the way, kids meet Mary and Joseph, a slightly overwhelmed group of innkeepers, an army of angels, hyper-excited shepherds, and a whole barnyard of animals: Lamby the lamb, Jacob the donkey, Carlos the cow, Peggy the pig, and more. They share what they saw, what they felt, and how that tiny baby in a manger changed everything—for them and for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eUnderneath the jokes, puns, and playful interruptions (David the camel has… a lot of them), this script clearly presents the gospel: our sin, Jesus’ perfect life, His death and resurrection, and the invitation to put our faith in Him. It’s designed for children, but adults will find themselves nodding, laughing, and maybe tearing up right alongside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eThis is a wonderful choice for children’s church, a Christmas family service, a school program, or a church-wide holiday production where you want solid biblical truth wrapped in a fun, approachable package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eRun-Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 20–25 minutes (depending on pacing and music transitions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eCast Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15–25 actors total\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13+ speaking roles: Abigail, Benjamin, David, Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, Innkeeper 1, Innkeeper 2, Innkeeper 3, Lamby, Jacob, Carlos, Peggy, 3 Wise Men, plus group lines for Animals at the Stable, Shepherds, Villagers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily expandable with extra Villagers, Shepherds, and Stable Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBiblical References:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuke 1:26–38 (Announcement to Mary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew 1:18–25 (Announcement to Joseph)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuke 2:1–20 (Journey to Bethlehem, birth of Jesus, shepherds)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew 2:1–12 (Wise men visit; King Herod)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGospel summary echoes John 3:16; 1 Corinthians 15:3–4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eKey Props \u0026amp; Costume Elements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple Bible-times costumes for Mary, Joseph, Villagers, Shepherds, Wise Men (robes, sashes, head coverings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal costumes or accessories for: camels, lamb, donkey, cow, pig, other stable animals (ears, tails, headbands, vests)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngel costume for Gabriel (white robe, sash, soft glowing light if possible)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManger with “baby Jesus” (doll wrapped in cloths)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStable set pieces (bales, wooden crates, feeding trough, simple wooden framework or backdrop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSample Script\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eFADE IN:*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*BETHLEHEM - NIGHT 1*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*Abigail the Camel, Benjamin the Camel, and David the Camel walk out on stage and notice the audience.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eOh, hello there adventurers! My name is Abigail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eI'm Benjamin!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eDAVID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eAnd my name is David!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eWelcome to one of our favorite places in the whole wide world- Bethlehem! Many people dream about HUGE cities that stretch as far as the eye can see, but not us. We love it here in this cozy, little town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eDAVID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eNow, I know what you might be thinking: \"This town is SOOO tiny! How can anything exciting happen here?\" But trust me. I'm a camel, the most intelligent animal in ALL of Israel, as you probably already know. And the smartest out of these three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eHEY!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eDavid! Don't you remember what John the Baptist said? We must decrease and the Lord must increase. How do you think you're smarter than us?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eDAVID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eMy brains are so smart I have extra stored in my humps! —pretty SPECIAL, right? (Laughs) Oh ALL RIGHT I'm sorry, friends, I was just kidding! We are all three equally smart! We are the chosen companions for the THREE WISE MEN after all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*All three laugh.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eDavid is right. We are the chosen companions for the three wise men, also known as the Maggi. We traveled to this little town many, many years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eWhy, you ask? Here’s the secret: this town might be small, but something HUMONGOUS happened here a long time ago. It was the BIGGEST…BRIGHTEST event to ever take place and it happened right here in Bethlehem!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eThis is where the Son of God was born, Jesus, The Savior of the world! And we got to see him with our very own eyes! How did all of this happen, you ask? Well, that’s what we’re about to tell you! So, follow us, friends!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*MARY’S HOUSE - DAY 2*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*Suddenly, the scene changes to the town of Nazareth at Mary’s house.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eWe will return to Bethlehem a little bit later. Our story actually begins in another small town- Nazareth. This is where Mary and Joseph, Jesus’ parents lived!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eOne bright morning-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eDAVID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e(Interrupting Benjamin) Bright is an understatement?! Does anyone make sunglasses for camels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e(Clears throat to get David’s attention)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eDAVID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eOh sorry, Ben! I didn’t realize you were talking. You know my hearing is bad. (Loudly) I got too much sand in my ears!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eI told you that you need to get your ears checked, David. Anyway, Mary was in her house doing her daily chores, like we all do when, suddenly, an angel named Gabriel appeared!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*The angel Gabriel appears before Mary.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eAs you can guess, this scared Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*Mary screams and hides behind a table in the house.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eGabriel smiled and began to tell Mary the good news!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eGABRIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eRejoice, the Lord is with you! You are blessed among women! Do not be afraid Mary, you have found favor with God. You will have a Son and He will be called Jesus. He will be great and be called the Son of the Highest! Jesus will reign over a kingdom that will never end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e(Gasps) How can this happen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eGABRIEL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eRemember, Mary, with God all things are possible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eI am a servant of the Lord, and I will do His will!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*Mary and Gabriel exit.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eDAVID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eThat… was… AWESOME! We just saw an angel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eABIGAIL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eMary was shocked beyond belief by this news! She was having a baby boy, and He was going to be the Savior of the world, the Messiah!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eBENJAMIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eShe hurried to tell Joseph the good news, but he felt scared about marrying her after hearing what the angel Gabriel had told her. Joseph did not fully believe what Mary was saying. So God sent Gabriel to Joseph’s house and appeared before him in a dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*JOSEPH’S HOUSE - NIGHT 3*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*Joseph comes out on stage, throwing his hands up in confusion and frustration. This is set right after Mary told him about her being pregnant.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-[#171717]\"\u003eJOSEPH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003eLord, I do not understand what Mary is saying to me! How can this be possible?! Lord, please show me what I need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*Joseph yawns and lies down to sleep. Then, Gabriel appears before him.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap leading-relaxed text-[#171717]\"\u003e*(Excerpt ends.)*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DramaShare","offers":[{"title":"20 \/ 15 \/ Christmas - Children","offer_id":52357317558591,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/3241\/0943\/files\/threecamels.jpg?v=1772543904","url":"https:\/\/dramashareministries.com\/products\/the-animals-nativity-adventure","provider":"DramaShare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}