TAYLOR: Mr. DeVille I don't know where you got the dancing camels and
"words of wisdom." The Bible tells us that the wise men saw the
star in the east and came to worship Jesus.
DEVILLE: Okay, okay, I understand your little concerns. I love the
traditional story as much as anybody but trust me, I know what
it takes to capture an audience's attention today. Remember,
bigger is better!
(Deville strides off stage and Mason walks the other way,
discouraged. He walks up to Ben, leaning on a large sweeper
broom.)
BEN: Don't be discouraged, Taylor.
TAYLOR: What's happening to our Christmas play, Ben? Don't people
realize he's changing everything? I mean, a gigantic manger,
dancing camels?
BEN: Well Taylor, when Jesus was born, most folks were expecting
something very different … maybe, bigger. The promised
Messiah arrived as a little baby … in a tiny village … and
instead of sitting on a throne, He was laid in a little manger—
like this. Let's give Mr. DeVille some more time. He may "see the
light" after all, and that light may lead him right back to this
manger.
(Music begins to "Let It Shine" as Ben puts his arm around Taylor
and they walk off stage.)
SONG 4: "LET IT SHINE"
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