Christian Plays, Scripts, and Dramas - IT'S NOT TOO LATE - a musical drama
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A Story Of Decisions People Make About God
Few of us will forget what happened at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado on April 20, 1999. We're
troubled by what happened there that day. But we also want to know why it happened. What caused these two
individuals to take such extreme measures to express what they were feeling inside?
I was moved to view this tragedy from a spiritual standpoint. A person's relationship with God affects their outlook on
life as well as their ability to cope with it.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE is a Christian play, a drama / musical, based on the Columbine tragedy. It takes place
during a typical day in a high school. It tells the story of Katie Smith, a new student in school, as she struggles to fit
it, to make a friend or two, and learn some things about life in the process.
Katie makes friends with Lisa Caldwell, a compassionate, committed Christian. Lisa tells Katie about the importance
of having a personal relationship with God. But Katie also meets Jason Holmes, a rebellious, arrogant, angry young
man who hates God and those who believe in Him.
The play ends in tragedy. Jason acts on his anger and kills several students including Katie and Lisa. But the focus
of the play is not on the tragedy. It is on the decisions people make about God and the consequences of some of
those decisions.
Few of us will forget what happened at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado on April 20, 1999. We're
troubled by what happened there that day. But we also want to know why it happened. What caused these two
individuals to take such extreme measures to express what they were feeling inside?
I was moved to view this tragedy from a spiritual standpoint. A person's relationship with God affects their outlook on
life as well as their ability to cope with it.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE is a Christian play, a drama / musical, based on the Columbine tragedy. It takes place
during a typical day in a high school. It tells the story of Katie Smith, a new student in school, as she struggles to fit
it, to make a friend or two, and learn some things about life in the process.
Katie makes friends with Lisa Caldwell, a compassionate, committed Christian. Lisa tells Katie about the importance
of having a personal relationship with God. But Katie also meets Jason Holmes, a rebellious, arrogant, angry young
man who hates God and those who believe in Him.
The play ends in tragedy. Jason acts on his anger and kills several students including Katie and Lisa. But the focus
of the play is not on the tragedy. It is on the decisions people make about God and the consequences of some of
those decisions.
Some Facts About the Play
The most important decision we make in life is the one we make about God. The path we choose to take, especially
the choice we make about God, has enormous consequences for our lives and for the lives of others.
The Bible says that "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was
sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but
to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:27,28, NIV).
This Christian plays message is powerful. It's too late for some to take a different path in life. But for you, it's not
too late.
This Christian play was originally performed by members of the Niwot High School Bible Club (Niwot, Colorado) and
students from Longmont Christian School (Longmont, Colorado).There were 6 performances from April 9, 2000
through May 13, 2000. Over 500 people saw the drama. Many were moved to re-evaluate their own relationship
with God as well as the urgent need to share with others the truth about God and His love for them.
Since then, over 185 groups in the United States, Canada, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Romania,
Denmark, the Philippines, Iran, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Germany, and other countries have performed the
play. It has been translated and/or performed in several foreign languages including Russian, Ukrainian, Danish,
and Spanish. It's estimated that over 70,000 people worldwide have seen the play so far (during over 330
performances). It was also recently performed at over a dozen times at juvenile detention centers in Colorado.
Many have reported the moving and powerful affect the play has had on audience and cast members. Some of
their comments can be found on this christian plays comments page of my site. A list of current and past
performances can be found on this christian plays performance history page. You'll also find some links on a page
that lists web pages for other christian plays, dramas and scripts.
This Christian play is 60 minutes long and takes a cast of 11-12. It has 20 minutes of music (all original). All music
is either soloist or instrumental, although there are some optional group or choir songs in the music book. Some
parts can be "shared" to accommodate larger casts. Some groups have performed it as a play be dropping the
music. Others have enhanced the play by adding additional choral numbers.
The most important decision we make in life is the one we make about God. The path we choose to take, especially
the choice we make about God, has enormous consequences for our lives and for the lives of others.
The Bible says that "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was
sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but
to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:27,28, NIV).
This Christian plays message is powerful. It's too late for some to take a different path in life. But for you, it's not
too late.
This Christian play was originally performed by members of the Niwot High School Bible Club (Niwot, Colorado) and
students from Longmont Christian School (Longmont, Colorado).There were 6 performances from April 9, 2000
through May 13, 2000. Over 500 people saw the drama. Many were moved to re-evaluate their own relationship
with God as well as the urgent need to share with others the truth about God and His love for them.
Since then, over 185 groups in the United States, Canada, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Romania,
Denmark, the Philippines, Iran, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Germany, and other countries have performed the
play. It has been translated and/or performed in several foreign languages including Russian, Ukrainian, Danish,
and Spanish. It's estimated that over 70,000 people worldwide have seen the play so far (during over 330
performances). It was also recently performed at over a dozen times at juvenile detention centers in Colorado.
Many have reported the moving and powerful affect the play has had on audience and cast members. Some of
their comments can be found on this christian plays comments page of my site. A list of current and past
performances can be found on this christian plays performance history page. You'll also find some links on a page
that lists web pages for other christian plays, dramas and scripts.
This Christian play is 60 minutes long and takes a cast of 11-12. It has 20 minutes of music (all original). All music
is either soloist or instrumental, although there are some optional group or choir songs in the music book. Some
parts can be "shared" to accommodate larger casts. Some groups have performed it as a play be dropping the
music. Others have enhanced the play by adding additional choral numbers.
Getting a Copy of the Play
If you would like to have a copy of this Christian drama script, I can e-mail a copy to you as an attachment. It
comes as a PDF, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, and an PDF and runs about 80 pages. Simply contact me and
I'll send the script back as an e-mail attachment. The cost of this is $5 which can be sent to the address included
in the return e-mail or by using the PayPal button below or on my ordering page.
The "attached" version of the script does not come with the music. I have a PDF version of this that can be
e-mailed if your web service takes large attachments. But sometimes it has to be snail-mailed due to its size. I
also have printed and bound versions of the script available, two different performance videos, and a CD. If you
are interested in any of these, either send me a note or look at the page telling how to get scripts or videos. It
describes all the items available, prices, and how to get a hold of them.
If you have the play and want to perform it, contact me so I can tell you how to get additional scripts and music or
permission to copy what I send. Keep in mind that I can work with groups that have limited budgets. I'm flexible on
costs, so if that is an issue, let me know.
If you want information on other Christian plays and dramas on the web, check out my links page.
You can contact me at the phone numbers below if you have questions about the play:
Dick Lentz
303-527-2117 (days)
303-652-2991 (nights)
dickelentz @ aol.com
If you would like to have a copy of this Christian drama script, I can e-mail a copy to you as an attachment. It
comes as a PDF, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, and an PDF and runs about 80 pages. Simply contact me and
I'll send the script back as an e-mail attachment. The cost of this is $5 which can be sent to the address included
in the return e-mail or by using the PayPal button below or on my ordering page.
The "attached" version of the script does not come with the music. I have a PDF version of this that can be
e-mailed if your web service takes large attachments. But sometimes it has to be snail-mailed due to its size. I
also have printed and bound versions of the script available, two different performance videos, and a CD. If you
are interested in any of these, either send me a note or look at the page telling how to get scripts or videos. It
describes all the items available, prices, and how to get a hold of them.
If you have the play and want to perform it, contact me so I can tell you how to get additional scripts and music or
permission to copy what I send. Keep in mind that I can work with groups that have limited budgets. I'm flexible on
costs, so if that is an issue, let me know.
If you want information on other Christian plays and dramas on the web, check out my links page.
You can contact me at the phone numbers below if you have questions about the play:
Dick Lentz
303-527-2117 (days)
303-652-2991 (nights)
dickelentz @ aol.com
ORDERING INFORMATION
The email versions of the script and music for It's Not Too Late can be ordered and paid for directly by clicking
on one of the buttons below. For other items available, see the ordering page of this site:
The email versions of the script and music for It's Not Too Late can be ordered and paid for directly by clicking
on one of the buttons below. For other items available, see the ordering page of this site:
E-mailed script $6 Sent as an attachment (a PDF)
E-mailed music $7 Sent as an attachment (PDF)
E-mailed script $13 Sent as attachments - see above
and music
and music
About the Author (Dick Lentz)
I am a graduate of Simpson Bible College with a degree in Biblical Literature and Communications. I have taught
adult Bible studies for over 35 years and am currently teaching an adult class at Calvary Church in Longmont,
Colorado.
I have considerable acting experience including roles in close to a dozen theatrical productions and small (but
fun) parts in movies such as "Return of the Jedi" and "Eye for and Eye."
In my spare time, I also write adult Sunday School studies for David C. Cook. I have also written for Gospel Light,
Scripture Press, Here's Life America, and other Christian publishers. And I write newspaper editorials that give
biblical perspectives on secular issues.
In the daytime, I am a software developer at a company in Boulder, Colorado.
I am a graduate of Simpson Bible College with a degree in Biblical Literature and Communications. I have taught
adult Bible studies for over 35 years and am currently teaching an adult class at Calvary Church in Longmont,
Colorado.
I have considerable acting experience including roles in close to a dozen theatrical productions and small (but
fun) parts in movies such as "Return of the Jedi" and "Eye for and Eye."
In my spare time, I also write adult Sunday School studies for David C. Cook. I have also written for Gospel Light,
Scripture Press, Here's Life America, and other Christian publishers. And I write newspaper editorials that give
biblical perspectives on secular issues.
In the daytime, I am a software developer at a company in Boulder, Colorado.
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