All About That Baby

New from Christy and Daniel Semsen and WordKidz, ALL ABOUT THAT BABY is a delightfully fresh presentation of the blessed story of Jesus’ birth. We know from Biblical accounts that Mary and Joseph had to find rest in a stable, where the baby Jesus was born. We’re told of Wise Men traveling from the East in search of the newborn King, and of shepherds visited by angels and told of His coming. Our new Christmas musical version of the story introduces you to some entirely new, fictional characters, and wonders what it might have been like had they enjoyed a “front row seat” to the events of that holy night! Angels and shepherds and…talking sheep? Oh, my! People everywhere are making the journey to the place of their birth, in compliance with Caesar’s decree that everyone should register for the census. This results in the little town of Bethlehem overflowing with people arriving from out of town. Nathaniel, a lovable but scatter-brained, late-for-work shepherd, bumps into two of those travelers, Joanna and Simone, as he rushes to take his shift at watching the flock. The other shepherds (his sisters Miriam and Abigail), along with Judah, are waiting for Nathaniel—late once again—to arrive. Thus begins a story that is ALL ABOUT THAT BABY, with some shepherds, angels, “out-of-towners”…and singing, talking sheep to guide us along the way! High-energy, fun-filled, biblically-inspired songs, with epic tracks and arrangements students (and teachers) will love! Casting/Roles: 6 lead roles (many lines) 5 medium/small roles (4-8 lines) 5-12 tiny roles (1 line) Mary (non-speaking role, with solo) Optional non-speaking choir roles (townspeople, sheep in flock, angels, angel band, Bethlehem dancers)