SCENEry / props: SCrIpT: SCENE 1: ENTrANCE procession NArrATor: NArrATor:

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1 crod in simpler outfits (such as turtle-necks and skirt/pants in the fall-color scheme.) In contrast, e have clothed Jesus in hite. Also, bare feet for all characters has orked ell for freedom of movement and consistency. SNRY / PROPS: The character of Zacchaeus needs to start out ith a collection of items that he can give aay to illustrate his change of heart. We have used: a hat, cloak, cane and money bag. Feel free to adapt. Also, it can be handy to have a sturdy lo table or small step-platform for Zacchaeus to stand on hen climbing the sycamore tree. script: Scene 1: NTRAN PROSSION (If you are part of a church that normally prepares for the ospel reading ith a sung proclamation or Alleluia verse, you can have your Narrator and cast process in a stately fashion into the chancel during the ospel acclamation. The story your cast is about to embody ill have some playful humor, so establishing an atmosphere of reverence and dignity at the outset helps gather the congregation into a mood for hearing the Word of od. At the end of the acclamation, cast should be in these positions: narrator at the lectern, the crod upstage stretched across the center, Zacchaeus hidden behind the crod and Jesus stage right.) A reading from the Holy ospel according to Luke. (If your congregation normally stands to hear the ospel read, then the narrator can add the folloing line:) Please be seated. 3

2 Scene 2: : SINR: TH STORY At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the ton. (Jesus steps forard, opening his arms in a gesture of inclusivity.) Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the ton. Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the ton. (Jesus crosses Stage R to Stage L folloing the beat of the music as such: Step on R, step on L, point R forard, point R back. On each of these four beats, he also sings his arms in opposition. He then repeats this sequence 3x more, for a total of x.) (The crod s moves could be characterized as an embellished saying to the left and right to the beat, as such: Jesus ent scoop arms to the left as step on L foot, then tap R foot; to Jericho scoop arms to the right as step on R foot, then tap L foot. Repeat this sequence 3x more, for a total of x.) SINR: No there as a man there named Zacchaeus, ho as a chief tax collector and also a ealthy man. (Zacchaeus pushes through the middle of the crod, stepping forard in a haughty manner, and then establishes himself donstage center, rubbing his hands together to indicate his ealth.) No a man there named Zacchaeus as a chief tax collector and also a ealthy man, and also a ealthy man. (Zacchaeus turns upstage and addresses each one of the crod members. As he crosses in front of them, they each individually mime reaching into their pockets, pulling out some money and delivering it ith a slap of dismay onto Zacchaeus outstretched hand. After doing so, they each assume an attitude and position of resentment, such as hands on hips, arms crossed over chest, etc. When Zacchaeus has collected from them all, he turns forard again, shaking his money bag and then tirling his cane.) He as seeking to see ho Jesus as; (Jesus passes to a position behind the crod, and begins to gesture, as if teaching all those assembled. The crod turns upstage to listen, and they block Zacchaeus from seeing

3 Jesus. If possible, have Jesus and the crod up on a higher platform than Zacchaeus, so as to emphasize the latter s shortness and inability to see.) SINR: SINR: SINR: SINR: He as seeking to see ho Jesus as; He as seeking to see ho Jesus as; (Zacchaeus turns upstage and skitters right and left trying to see through the crod.) But he could not see him because of the crod. (Zacchaeus turns donstage, and gives a frustrated look.) But he could not see him because of the crod, but he could not see him because of the crod, (Zacchaeus again tries to see Jesus, this time turning upstage and holding his cane over his head shaking it up and don as he skitters right and left.) for he as short, for he as short. (Zacchaeus turns forard again, and on the first ord short he plunks the cane across his knees in a half-squat gesture of frustration. On the second ord short, Zacchaeus lifts the cane onto his shoulders and hangs his hands over the edge, as if in the stocks. ) So Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree. (The crod breaks and moves donstage left to form a sycamore tree, arranging themselves ith arms outstretched like branches around the preset lo table or step-platform. Zacchaeus begins his ourney to the tree by circling around his cane as if running.) So Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree, so Zacchaeus ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, ho as about to pass that ay. (Zacchaeus takes a looping long route to get to the sycamore tree and hen he arrives, he leans his cane against the back of the tree and climbs up onto the table/pedestal, perching a bit higher than the branches. Then he puts his hand up to shade his bro as he looks out for Jesus. Meanhile, Jesus is alking a long route to get to the foot of the tree.) 5

4 Script by Betsey Beckman Zacchaeus Music by Laura Ash Narrator: A reading from the Holy ospel according to Luke. Moderato q = 108 hoir At that time...intended to pass through the ton. Je - sus came to Jer - i - cho and in - ten-ded to pass through the Piano g.. D m #.... ton. Je - sus came to Jer - i - cho and in - ten -ded to pass through the ton... D m.. #.. opyright 200, 2013 Betsey Beckman and Laura Ash

5 2 Zacchaeus No there as a man... and also a ealthy man. Ó No a man there named Zacchae - - us as a chief tax col-lec - tor and Ó... F m.... al - so a ealth - y man and al - so a ealth - y man. FM7... He as seeking to see ho Jesus as. Ó He as.. FM7... seek - ing to see ho Je - sus as, he as seek-ing to see ho Ó.... g #

Jesus and Zacchaeus Lesson Aim: To know Jesus came for you.

Teacher s Guide: Ages 2-3 Kings & Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 2, Lesson 11 Jesus and Zacchaeus Lesson Aim: To know Jesus came for you. THE WORSHIP Who God Is: The King Who Serves THE WORD Bible