A Sunday School Christmas Play
We may have only
crossed over into September, but it's not too early to start thinking about
directing your church’s Sunday School Christmas Play. You may be thinking, "You are out of
your mind, Kathleen; directing is not for me." First of all, it’s okay. A lot of people are afraid to take on the
task of directing a children's play. However, if you follow the basic
steps I have outlined below, you will find that directing a children’s play is easy,
fun, and can be just the “re-charge*” you need!
Basic
Steps for Directing a Children’s Christmas Play
1. Choose
a play. In choosing a play, consider
the
a. age
of the children you have to work with
b. gender
you have to work with. Girls tend to be more
eager to be in a play than boys.
c. length
of the play. How much time will the
children have to perform the play?
2. Select the cast. In casting the play, consider
a. the
reading ability of the children – Are the children old enough to read? Will the lines need to be memorized?
b. roles
that are “age-appropriate” for the children you have to work with.
c. whether
any of the children may have special needs.
Make sure each child can participate in some way.
3. Schedule
rehearsals. You will need to
a. decide
how many weeks you have to rehearse and how long each rehearsal will be. You can start out practicing only 15 to 20
minutes and then increase the time as you get closer to the program. I recommended having at least one Saturday dress
rehearsal the week before the program. If
you provide food after the dress rehearsal, the children will attend!
b. decide
if you need to teach the children any songs.
Try to use songs or melodies they already know.
4. Gather costumes. Make sure to
a. make
a list of the costumes and props each character will need
b. ask
for help from a teen or other adult in pulling costumes together
5. Spread the word. Make sure to
a. announce/post
the date and time of the play in your church bulletin/newsletter as soon as
possible
b. ask
the children and their parents to invite friends and family
6. Relax! On the day of the play, consider
a. nerves
– both you and the children may feel a little nervous. Say a prayer with them before the program
that God will bless the program so they can tell others about the birth of
Jesus and the real reason for the season.
b. your
props. Are props set where they need to
be?
c. parents
love seeing their children in a Christmas play!
Again, I say, relax!
If you don’t already
have a Christmas program in mind, you are welcome to use a play I wrote last year entitled, Secret Agents Discover the True Meaning of Christmas. The children in my congregation
performed the play last year and had a great time. You may customize it as necessary. If you would like a copy of the play sent to you, please send a request via The Mom Squad Facebook page.
*Now that you are all “re-charged”
and excited about directing a play, be sure to attend “Re-Ignite with the Mom Squad” at Root Candle Company in Medina on
Saturday, September 20, 2014. Root
Candle and 95.5 The Fish are sponsoring this special, half-day program where
fun, encouragement, and shopping are on the agenda for the day. Brooke Taylor will be there with all The Mom
Squad ladies! Root Candle is offering a
special discount (September 20th only) for all who attend the
event. While you’re thinking about
Christmas, make sure you pick up lots of candles while you are the event for everyone on your Christmas
list.
For more information about the
event and to order your tickets, visit:
The Mom Squad is looking
forward to meeting you on September
20th!
Sincerely,
Kathleen
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