Christmas Musicals for Church
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Name Character Gender* What They're Like … Spinner A D.J. (disc jockey) at a local radio station girl Fast-talking and quick-witted, Spinner is also insightful and wise; serves as the story-teller for the musical (major role) Joe The younger brother of the family that owns Papa Jake's boy A dreamer and a natural leader, Joe is initially proud but comes to depend solely on the strength and wisdom of God; this role corresponds to the Biblical character of Joseph (major role) Coco An independent refreshment stand vendor at the beach girl Plucky, spunky, and very brave, Coco shares Joe's adventures and often provides Godly advice (major role) J.D. The older brother of the family that own Papa Jake's boy J.D. is hard-working and loyal, but also jealous of Joe's perceived favored position in the family; J.D. is the ring leader of the plot to send Joe away; this role corresponds to the Biblical character of Judah (major role) Annette One of the siblings of the Papa Jake family girl Prone to worry; easily persuaded to follow J.D.'s plot (minor role) Sharon Another sibling of the Papa Jake family girl Prone to be sunny and optimistic; also easily persuaded to follow J.D.'s plot (minor role) Cubby Another sibling of the Papa Jake family boy Prone to do whatever his brothers and sisters tell him to do – especially to follow J.D.'s plot (minor role) Kahuna The self-proclaimed leader of the beach community boy Initially comically pompous and dictatorial, Kahuna is positively affected by Joe's character and witness; this role corresponds to the Biblical character of Pharaoh (major role) Coleen & Sunshine One of Joe's admirers girl Giggly and silly; this part can be played by the same girl or by two different girls (minor role) Darlene & Lelani One of Joe's admirers girl Giggly and silly; this part can be played by the same girl or by two different girls (minor role) Doreen & Gidget One of Joe's admirers girl Giggly and silly; this part can be played by the same girl or by two different girls (minor role) Shubie Kahuna's deputy on the beach boy Energetically eager-to-please; this role corresponds to the Biblical character of Potiphar (minor role) Hot Dog A surfer who transports Joe to the beach in his woody wagon boy Classically hip and friendly and perpetually feeling- groovy (minor role) Maxie A delivery person girl Weary and eager to get her job completed (minor role) Mr. Postman A bike-riding postal worker boy Efficient and punctual (minor role) Baker A vendor on the beach who sells hot dogs boy He willingly accepts his fate (minor role) Papa Jake Owner of Papa Jake's Fries & Shakes and the patriarch of the family boy Wise, loving and protective of his family; this role corresponds to the Biblical character of Jacob (important role, although he only appears in the final scene) Orchid Kahuna's assistant girl Loyal and helpful (minor role) Hibiscus Kahuna's assistant girl Also loyal and helpful (minor role) CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS *Really, any of the roles may be played by a boy or a girl with only slight name and gender modifications in the script. The indications above show how we recorded them on the demonstration recording. Many roles could also played by older youth or adults. For Preview Only