Fitlyspoken Ministry
Forgiven!
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Forgiven is an entire Easter program. It uses sign language, mime, acting, dowel rods and more to move and delight the audience.
This is a powerful presentation of the mercy of God. The characters of John the Baptist, the Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery, Hamul and the thief on the cross appear during the presentation, then reappear at the end to hammer home the love and mercy of God's forgiveness.
You could produce this drama with only 12 people, but if you have more, then you will be splitting the time and energies between more people.
The Set
A platform is needed. Make it from a single 4 X 8 sheet of plywood. Strong enough for someone to stand on. Make it about 6 feet off of the ground. A ladder is needed (unseen) to get onto it. Jesus, the thief on the cross, John the Baptist and two girls with very long hair, use it! This is set USC as used in the blocking instructions. It will be easy to modify directions if you decide to put the platform stage left or right. I can also foresee using two platforms – SL and SR. Let your creativity be your guide!
For the first scene a large sheet of paper (4 X 6) needs to be attached to a frame. This frame is attached to the top of the platform. (see diagram) Painted on the paper is the tomb with the stone. At the end of the first scene Jesus bursts through the paper (the tomb). Make one for each performance and two (unpainted) for rehearsal. You may need to score the paper to make it tear rather than come off of the frame.
If your stage is deep enough the platform can go Center Stage. But SL or SR is workable. The directions in the book refer to a center stage position, but simple adjustments can be made for your set up.
There must be a way to have the person playing Jesus to escape unseen from center stage. The banners will hide his leaving but he must be able to get to the ladder at the back of the platform unseen. If the platform is to one side, then you must mask the open side toward the audience. In other words Jesus must be able to get onto the platform and stand behind the paper tomb drawing and not be seen until he bursts through the paper.
The Props and Set Pieces:
-- Make two boxes out of wood, strong enough to sit and or stand on. A cube the height of a chair is perfect. This box is used in several numbers.
-- A table is needed for “Where’s My Goat?” Rough looking. Simple, light. Easy on, easy off. Also quill and paper.
-- Eight banners. Six feet tall. Use 1X3s Cut two more pieces for the top and bottom. They are 2’ long. Staple or glue bright solid colored material to the top and bottom of the ‘I’ frame. Four colors with two banners of each color. (see diagram)
-- Three signs. Each are double sided. They need to be on a stick and large enough for the back of the audience to be able to read the words or see the graphic. (See diagram for what is on each sign)
-- Dowel rods. Enough for each team member needing them to have 2 each. Eight people in “It Was All About A Man” need four each. They are ½ inch in diameter and three feet long. Paint them white.
-- White gloves are optional for signers. Necessary only if you use black lighting. No song in this presentation was designed with black light in mind. Feel free to modify if you so desire.
-- Five long lengths of red ribbon. Take red material and make 4-inch strips. Sew the strips together to make each ribbon long enough to go from the center of the platform to the back of the auditorium. These represent the blood of Jesus emanating from the cross.
-- A wooden cross for Jesus to carry. A base for the cross to stand in without manual support. The cross needs something for Jesus to rest his hands on. He is there for a long time.
This is a powerful presentation of the mercy of God. The characters of John the Baptist, the Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery, Hamul and the thief on the cross appear during the presentation, then reappear at the end to hammer home the love and mercy of God's forgiveness.
You could produce this drama with only 12 people, but if you have more, then you will be splitting the time and energies between more people.
The Set
A platform is needed. Make it from a single 4 X 8 sheet of plywood. Strong enough for someone to stand on. Make it about 6 feet off of the ground. A ladder is needed (unseen) to get onto it. Jesus, the thief on the cross, John the Baptist and two girls with very long hair, use it! This is set USC as used in the blocking instructions. It will be easy to modify directions if you decide to put the platform stage left or right. I can also foresee using two platforms – SL and SR. Let your creativity be your guide!
For the first scene a large sheet of paper (4 X 6) needs to be attached to a frame. This frame is attached to the top of the platform. (see diagram) Painted on the paper is the tomb with the stone. At the end of the first scene Jesus bursts through the paper (the tomb). Make one for each performance and two (unpainted) for rehearsal. You may need to score the paper to make it tear rather than come off of the frame.
If your stage is deep enough the platform can go Center Stage. But SL or SR is workable. The directions in the book refer to a center stage position, but simple adjustments can be made for your set up.
There must be a way to have the person playing Jesus to escape unseen from center stage. The banners will hide his leaving but he must be able to get to the ladder at the back of the platform unseen. If the platform is to one side, then you must mask the open side toward the audience. In other words Jesus must be able to get onto the platform and stand behind the paper tomb drawing and not be seen until he bursts through the paper.
The Props and Set Pieces:
-- Make two boxes out of wood, strong enough to sit and or stand on. A cube the height of a chair is perfect. This box is used in several numbers.
-- A table is needed for “Where’s My Goat?” Rough looking. Simple, light. Easy on, easy off. Also quill and paper.
-- Eight banners. Six feet tall. Use 1X3s Cut two more pieces for the top and bottom. They are 2’ long. Staple or glue bright solid colored material to the top and bottom of the ‘I’ frame. Four colors with two banners of each color. (see diagram)
-- Three signs. Each are double sided. They need to be on a stick and large enough for the back of the audience to be able to read the words or see the graphic. (See diagram for what is on each sign)
-- Dowel rods. Enough for each team member needing them to have 2 each. Eight people in “It Was All About A Man” need four each. They are ½ inch in diameter and three feet long. Paint them white.
-- White gloves are optional for signers. Necessary only if you use black lighting. No song in this presentation was designed with black light in mind. Feel free to modify if you so desire.
-- Five long lengths of red ribbon. Take red material and make 4-inch strips. Sew the strips together to make each ribbon long enough to go from the center of the platform to the back of the auditorium. These represent the blood of Jesus emanating from the cross.
-- A wooden cross for Jesus to carry. A base for the cross to stand in without manual support. The cross needs something for Jesus to rest his hands on. He is there for a long time.
Cast:
John the Baptist
The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery
Jesus
Hamul, the owner of the colt ridden by Jesus
Cassius, a Roman Soldier
Jazzer, a Roman Soldier (3 lines)
A Thief caught by the soldiers (1 line)
The Thief on the Cross (different than above)
Running Time -- 1 hour 15 minutes
John the Baptist
The Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery
Jesus
Hamul, the owner of the colt ridden by Jesus
Cassius, a Roman Soldier
Jazzer, a Roman Soldier (3 lines)
A Thief caught by the soldiers (1 line)
The Thief on the Cross (different than above)
Running Time -- 1 hour 15 minutes
Presentations include:
ANTHEM OF PRAISE – full cast -- banners
JOHN THE BAPTIST -- monologue
IT’S ALL ABOUT A MAN -- dowels - 15 people
YOU RAISE ME UP -- Acting, sign, dowels
STONE HER -- monologue, followed by a choral reading
ALABASTER BOX -- solo sign with a few actors
WHERE’S MY GOAT? -- Comedy sketch - 2+ actors
FROM A SINCERE HEART -- dowel - 6 or more people
VIA DOLOROSA -- ENTIRE CAST – ACTING
THIS DAY -- monologue
LORD, I SURRENDER -- dowels/sign
I AM FORGIVEN -- 4 actors
ANTHEM OF PRAISE – REPRISE – ENTIRE CAST
THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD IS HERE - dowels/sign
ANTHEM OF PRAISE – full cast -- banners
JOHN THE BAPTIST -- monologue
IT’S ALL ABOUT A MAN -- dowels - 15 people
YOU RAISE ME UP -- Acting, sign, dowels
STONE HER -- monologue, followed by a choral reading
ALABASTER BOX -- solo sign with a few actors
WHERE’S MY GOAT? -- Comedy sketch - 2+ actors
FROM A SINCERE HEART -- dowel - 6 or more people
VIA DOLOROSA -- ENTIRE CAST – ACTING
THIS DAY -- monologue
LORD, I SURRENDER -- dowels/sign
I AM FORGIVEN -- 4 actors
ANTHEM OF PRAISE – REPRISE – ENTIRE CAST
THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD IS HERE - dowels/sign
A DVD of a presentation is available for $17.00.
The presenting church substituted a couple of songs for pieces they already knew.
The presenting church substituted a couple of songs for pieces they already knew.
A Soundtack is available for only $12.00