Lights!!

A common theme that can be found in almost any story of Jesus Christ is that of light. He is often called the Light of the World, or witnesses see him with an aura of light surrounding Him. Keep this in mind as a theme for the production.


The Tile Thatcher's Play: The Nativity provides a few opportunities for incredible lighting effects. First off, it starts at night, "Lord, grant us good harbour this night" implying that the stage be flooded with a cool wash. 

JOSEPH:
Then I wish we had some light,
Whatever befall.
It grows full dark within my sight
And cold withal.

I will go get us light to see
And try some fuel with me to bring.

This section allows an oil lamp to be used as a prop. Or even stage candles!

JOSEPH:
Ah, Lord God, what light is this,
That comes shining thus suddenly?

I marvel much at this, His light
That shines so brightly in this place.
In truth, it is a wondrous sight.

MARY:
This has he ordained of grace,
My son so young:
A star to be shining out a space
At his birthing.

This would be a GREAT opportunity to have an AWESOME light special. Something that would have to represent not only the birth, but the holiness of Jesus on Earth.