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The Bethlehem Bootee Company
by Dave Corbett
Pricing & Order Info.
Why choose this Musical?
31 Speaking roles
Flexible Cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 23 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below for full instructions.
Separate CDs of Vocal and Backing tracks
Easy Play Piano/Vocal Score (Grade 4 Standard) available
Very easy to stage and teach
Easy to costume
Extensive production notes included in the script
Any number of chorus parts
No problem props
Age range: Key Stage 2 Production (7-11 years)
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Instant Scenery with our digital backdrops
A different backdrop for EVERY scene change
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Marcus and Selina, the very first M&S, try to sell bootees to Mary, Joseph and a trio of Kings... but they need to buy wool from some shepherds so that Granny can keep knitting!
Join the Gefril family on their journey through Bethlehem in this humorous modern take on the Nativity story.
Scene One
In the hustle and bustle of a busy market, Marcus and Selina Gefril set up their stall while Granny is busily knitting another pair of bootees.
Unfortunately business is slow due to a shortage of babies in town so the family decide to take to the road to try and sell their wares.
Scene Two
As they begin their travels, the Gefrils bump into a very tired Mary, Joseph and their donkey.
They offer their bootees to the weary couple who happily agree to buy a pair as Mary is soon to have a baby.
As Mary and Joseph settle down to rest, the family continue on their way with granny knitting yet another pair of bootees!
Scene Three
With one sale in the bag and spirits high, Marcus and Selina discuss the advantage of having their own company name.
Marcus and Selina... M&S? Nah, it would never catch on!
With their initials discounted, the pair finally agree on 'The BBC' or 'The Bethlehem Bootee Company' while Granny is STILL busy knitting.
Scene Four
Three Kings and their camels are settled down by a fire as the newly branded sales team enter.
Even though the Kings are on their way to visit a baby, they have already bought lavish gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh... all very nice but surely the baby would prefer warm feet?
And that's when it happened... Granny, the fastest knitter in Bethlehem, ran out of wool!
Scene Five
Desperate for supplies, Granny heads off to the hillside to see the Shepherds.
The Shepherds are glad to help their best customer and soon set to work shearing sheep before a host of Angels appear before them.
The Angels tell the news of a child born in Bethlehem... a child that is a king and a saviour.
While the Shepherds hastily head towards Bethlehem, Granny rushes off to tell the news to Marcus and Selina. A special baby means special baby feet that require special knitted bootees!
Scene Six
In a stable in Bethlehem Mary, Joseph, the innkeeper and his wife are sitting by baby Jesus sleeping soundly in a manger.
The proud new parents thank the Innkeeper for the shelter of his stable before his wife gifts a pillow for the baby.
Marcus, Selina and Granny are next to visit the new arrival and gift another VERY special pair of bootees for baby Jesus to a very grateful Mary.
Soon the Shepherds enter with their gift of a woolly fleece followed by the Kings who present their lavish gifts.
All very special gifts for a very special baby who now has very warm feet!
Speaking Roles By Number Of Lines
N.B. In the following list, the number shows the number of spoken lines each role has.
An asterisk (*) before the character's name indicates that this character ALSO has solo or featured sung lines.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| * Marcus Gefril | 26 |
| * Selina Gefril | 24 |
| Mary | 15 |
| Granny Gefril | 13 |
| * Joseph | 7 |
| * Shepherd 1 | 6 |
| Donkey | 5 |
| King 1 | 4 |
| King 2 | 4 |
| King 3 | 4 |
| Wife | 4 |
| * Shepherd 2 | 4 |
| * Shepherd 3 | 3 |
| * Camel 1 | 3 |
| Innkeeper | 3 |
| Narrator 1 | 3 |
| Narrator 2 | 3 |
| Narrator 3 | 3 |
| Narrator 5 | 3 |
| Narrator 6 | 3 |
| Narrator 4 | 2 |
| * Shepherd 4 | 2 |
| Bread Seller | 2 |
| * Camel 2 | 2 |
| Sheep 1 | 1 |
| Angel 1 | 1 |
| Angel 2 | 1 |
| Angel 3 | 1 |
| * Camel 3 | 1 |
| Fig Seller | 1 |
| Oil Seller | 1 |
Suggested Cast List For 23 Actors
N.B. In the following list, the number shows the number of spoken lines each role has.
An asterisk (*) before the character's name indicates that this character ALSO has solo or featured sung lines.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| * Marcus Gefril | 26 |
| * Selina Gefril | 24 |
| Mary | 15 |
| Granny Gefril | 13 |
| Donkey - also plays Innkeeper | 8 |
| * Joseph | 7 |
| Fig Seller - also plays *Shepherd 1 | 7 |
| Bread Seller - also plays *Shepherd 2 | 6 |
| Oil Seller - also plays both *Shepherd 3 & *Shepherd 4 (combined lines) | 6 |
| Narrator 2 - also reads Narrator 5s lines | 6 |
| Narrator 3 - also reads Narrator 6s lines | 6 |
| Narrator 1 - also reads Narrator 4s lines | 5 |
| King 1 | 4 |
| King 2 | 4 |
| King 3 | 4 |
| Wife | 4 |
| * Camel 1 - also plays Angel 1 | 4 |
| * Camel 2 - also plays Angel 2 | 3 |
| * Camel 3 - also plays Angel 3 | 2 |
| Sheep 1 - also plays one of the non-speaking Merchants | 1 |
Non-speaking Roles: 3 Merchants who also play Chorus of Sheep.
The Bethlehem Bootee Company
"We recently put on "The Bethlehem Bootee Company" at our school, and it was a total hit! This modern take on the Nativity story had everyone giggling and enjoying every moment. Marcus and Selina (the original M&S) trying to sell bootees to Mary, Joseph, and the Kings was just priceless! The whole thing with buying wool from shepherds and Granny knitting away brought a unique twist to the classic story. Our kids and the audience absolutely loved this fun and lighthearted play. Highly recommended for a fresh and entertaining take on the Nativity!"Emma Thompson, Year 1 Teacher