Pantomime 2005
Arrival of the Magi
Since our Christmas Pageant tends to follow Scripture pretty closely, it ends after the arrival of the shepherds, and before the arrival of the "Three Kings" -- the Magi from the East described by Matthew in Matthew 2: 1-12.
This year we concluded that if a lot of Pageant was good, then just a little bit more Pageant would be even better. So did our young people!! We thought that the Sunday after Christmas would be a great time for it. Here are some pictures from our one and only rehearsal, the preceding Saturday. (Click on any of the pictures to see a larger image).
 Starting the reading from Matthew |
 Some of the players, waiting for things to get going |
 Trying on a crown for her role as King #3 |
 We are fortunate in having a great costume wardrobe to draw on. But this player decided the fur just "wasn't her" |
 A hem adjustment |
 King #1 got a radio-controlled car for Christmas |
 A mom provides some assistance with the halo |
 Not bad for someone who was a shepherd just a week ago! |
 Practice talking to Herod, who was missing |
 Mary, an Angel, and two kings onstage |
 Reading from the pulpit |
 Two Magi at the creche |
Well, tomorrow is the pantomime! Let's see how it goes! Hopefully we'll have more pictures of the real thing.
As seems to be the fashion this winter, we had both snow and some transitory illnesses to cope with. But, the show must go on -- even with a slightly smaller cast than planned!
Here are some pictures from the performance, presented during the Service of Lessons and Carols on January 1, 2006.
 The cast, preparing for the presentation |
 King Herod, on his throne, awaiting the Magi |
 Jesse was both processional crucifer and Gospeller |
 King Herod, in a more regal posture |
 The Magi, discussing the King born in Bethlehem with King Herod |
 Mary, with the baby Jesus |
 Mary, with the Magi |
 Jesse, concluding the reading of the Gospel |
Watch for future pantomimes by our talented Trinity Kids!
Other pages of interest:Pages about past Christmas Pageants (with lots of photos):Related: |