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15 Minutes | 15 Actors
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A 15-minute silent pantomime retelling of the birth of Jesus, using narration, gestures, expressive movement, and simple props. Children do not speak; all storytelling is done visually through action while the narrator reads Scripture and Christmas carols play softly.
THEME
The Christmas story can be told with hands, hearts, and movement — sometimes silence speaks the loudest about Jesus’ birth.
WHO
8–12 CHILD ACTORS
– Mary
– Joseph
– Gabriel
– 2–3 Shepherds
– 2–3 Angels
– 2–3 Animals (sheep, donkey, cow)
– 1–3 Wise Men
No speaking roles for children; only pantomime.
HOW
– Narrator reads Luke 2 and scripted narration.
– Children move on cue.
– Gestures: pointing, bowing, spreading arms, showing surprise, etc.
– Music plays softly behind each scene.
– Very young or special-needs children can simply walk, kneel, or hold props.
PROPS
– Blanket for manger
– Wooden or cardboard manger
– Staff for shepherds
– Star cutout
– Simple gifts (box wrapped in gold cloth, small container, ribbon)
– White scarves or large t-shirts for angels
– Brown or gray t-shirts for animals
– Battery tea light or lantern
– Blue scarf for Mary’s shawl
TIME
15 minutes
