Since the 1990’s the annual St. Peter’s Christmas Play was inside the Church, usually during Advent 4. The play has always involved much of the congregation. However, due to Covid, there was no 2020 play.
Let’s do something different! In 2021, the idea was to go outside in terms of location and marketing. We would invite the community and bring the meaning of Christmas to the world and schedule it in the evening outside. It would have two performances to attract a larger audience in the community. We also went outside the church for additional actors and actresses for an ecumenical flavor. We had a real Jesus born in 2021! The angels were not just children but adults as well. The music had to be mobile!
This was a more involved play with 6 scenes and locations, including the pavilion dedicated in 2021. With this complexity the play had to include more directions and location managers.
The play is here
Scenes and locations
Scene 1 – Elizabeth and Mary – Heimbach home
Scene 2 – Joseph – Pine Tree near St. Peter’s
Scene 3 – The Inn – Parish House back door
Scene 4 – Shepherds and Angels – front of the church
Scene 5 – Manger – Pavilion
Scene 6 – Wisemen — Pavilion