Open Hearts in Bethlehem: A Christmas Musical Drama

Kenneth Bailey presents an exciting Christmas drama informed by his career as a renowned biblical scholar and his years living in the Middle East. The drama is enhanced by six original musical pieces, though it may be performed without these songs (45-50 minutes with music; 25-30 minutes without).

Included in this kit are:

• 12 scripts (one for each participant) with program notes and an essay that provides the exegetical background for the drama
• printed music for five folk songs and one hymn
• an audio CD of the play's music.

This will be welcomed by pastors, Christian educators, musicians, lay volunteers, and all others who are looking for a high-quality, faithful Christmas drama to perform for their congregation.

(12 actors, 30-50 minutes)

To request a single script, without the music or CD, see Open Hearts in Bethlehem (Script Only).

For more exegetical background to this play, see Kenneth Bailey's lecture series, A Clear View of the Birth of Jesus.