A Christmas play celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ

HE IS HERE!

Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:1–20; Matthew 1:21–23

WHO: All ages

WHAT’S (happening): A Christmas Play Celebrating the Birth of Jesus Christ

WHEN: Suitable for a Christmas program

WHERE (settings): Bethlehem, on the night of Jesus’ birth

RUNNING TIME: 10-12 mins

COST: $15

CAST

Narrator Innkeeper

Mary Two Townspeople

Joseph Three Shepherds

Angel Gabriel Three Wise Men

Heavenly Angels (optional group)

Age group	Suggested roles
Children age 5–9	Little angels, townspeople, and children celebrating the Savior’s birth
Preteens age 10–12	Shepherds, Bethlehem neighbors, and young narrators
Teenagers age 13–17	Mary, Joseph, Angel Gabriel, and wise men
Adults	Main narrator, innkeeper, older townspeople, and supporting characters

PROPS/COSTUMES

Suitable costumes that fit each character.

SYNOPSIS

“HE IS HERE!” is a multigenerational Christmas production, with children, teenagers, and adults sharing the stage. It brings to life the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ through humor, anticipation, and joyful celebration. From the angel’s announcement to the shepherds’ discovery and the wise men’s worship, this Christmas play reminds us that God’s greatest promise has been fulfilled—the Savior has come!