Miracle In The Bethlehem Inn is a Christmas play based on a
Jewish family who are descendants of King David. They are in Bethlehem
to pay their tax. The owner of the inn is Aaron. Earlier he promised a
room to his brother, Joshua.
A Gentile merchant and his family
arrive at the inn before Joshua. Aaron lets the Gentile family have the
room promised to Joshua. Joshua and his family go to the stable to
sleep, but give it up for the Holy Family.
Throughout the play
Aaron is skeptical. He is only interested in money until the miracle
occurs, which he then proclaims ""will shatter the world."" At the end
of the drama, Aaron sings a song to tell all that ""I Have Seen Him.""
This
play has a performance time of about 45 minutes. It appeals to an
audience of all ages. Speaking parts are for seven women and six men. It
can be played with a variety of ages, with non-speaking parts for
youth.
