Maurice Beaumont and his sisters are living in their family’s large old house in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II. In spite of the Nazi presence, the Beaumonts’ lives are calm and quiet. Things change, however, when they agree to take in several children from Paris who have been sent to the country to avoid the tension and fighting in the city.
Things change even more when four workers in the French Resistance ask the Beaumonts to take in several Jewish children who are being hidden from the Nazis. The Beaumonts recognize the danger to themselves and the children from Paris if they take in the Jews, but they also recognize the danger to the Jewish children if they do not take them in. If they agree, the identity of the Jewish children must be kept a secret from the other villagers and, most importantly, from the Nazis.
The children, the villagers, and the Nazis are all in desperate need of the peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. The star that shone above the Christ Child so long ago to point the way to Him is bright enough to illumine all of their war-torn hearts, but that light will not penetrate their darkness unless they let it shine through.
Traditional French songs and folk dances, as well as original musical numbers and choreography, bring this story to life for the entire family. This play was performed by the Homeschool Dramatic Society on September 11 and 12, 2008 at the Cookeville Drama Center in Cookeville, Tennessee.
Writer and Director: Mary Evelyn Notgrass
Assistant Director: Charlene Notgrass
Musical Director: Julie Clement
Pianist: Tabitha Merritt
Camera: Ethan Reynolds and John Notgrass
Video Editing: John Notgrass
All ages. DVD in standard case. 88 minutes.
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"I was overwhelmingly impressed with this production. The performance, as a whole, left me completely speechless. Mary Evelyn Notgrass was a true talent. Not only did she give an outstanding acting performance, but she wrote and directed the play. Coordinating that many children so efficiently was a spectacular feat in itself. . . . The script was spiritual, somber, and even humorous. The characters were always active in the spotlight, whether speaking or not.
"I would absolutely recommend this play to others. The story . . . was portrayed with a genuine and unique quality. As a member of the audience, you could easily identify yourself with the characters on stage. Overall, the children were adorable, Mary Evelyn Notgrass was spectacular in every phase possible, and the show provided a real treat for people of all ages."
--Kurt Zollner, theatre student at Tennessee Technological University
"Your play was fantastic! The singing was amazing and all those little children performed like real pros." (Virginia) |
