An Advent Musical About the Homeless
book by Cynthia and Michael Marion
music and lyrics by Michael Marion
This unforgettable musical sensitively dispels the myth of the "typical"
homeless person. Their circumstances are as complex as the characters
themselves. Their revealing stories bring a personal face to this widespread
problem, yet speak of hope. After all, Joseph and Mary were homeless the
night they were turned away from the inn. Musical numbers include:
Throwaway People
I Don't Like Rules
Foxes Have Holes
Even the Hairs of Your Head Are Numbered
Golden Sea
This is My World
Welcome the Stranger
Johnny Came Marching
No Longer Homeless
There Is Room in Your Heart
Epilogue
Cast: Flexible, 6M, 7W, 3 optional, extras, All ages
Playing time: 40 minutes
Scripts, music, and performance license, and Production/rehearsal CD
available from Peace in the Kingdom Music and Drama.
