Religious plays - It's Not Too Late - a Christian play based on the Columbine Tragedy

Comments from Others who have performed this play

This page lists comments from those who have performed, seen, or read the Christian play IT'S NOT TOO LATE . This
play, a Christian musical / drama, is based on the Columbine tragedy.   It is the story of decisions people make about
God. For some, it's took late to take a different path in life. But for us, "It's Not Too Late". This drama runs about 60
minutes, takes a cast of 11-12, and has about 20 minutes of music, all original (solos and interlude music only). It also
may be performed as a drama. More information can be found on this c hristian plays homepage or on one of the
other links above. You can also contact me for more information. Scripts and music are available.

For information on other religious plays or Christian scripts on the web, checkout my links page.

All comments below are used by permission. (last updated August 14, 2007):

From a director in Washington, July 2007:
The performances were great. Everyone else said it was just outstanding and they loved how it was written. The Lord
has just blessed me tremendously through this and i thank you for sharing this play with me and for the opportunity to
use it. When i told people that it was based on the Columbine tragedy they raised their eyebrows and wondered how
that was gonna be pulled off onstage, but i just love the ending and how it's layed out - how we just go and lay down,
that's so powerful. and Jason's last song "it's too late for me" i cried everytime he sang that. Thanks again.

From a director in New York, June 2007
The play went very well. There was an auditorium full of people. There were many great comments about it. And I know
there were seeds planted. One youth said he and his mother went home and got the Bible out and looked up some
scripture. Another youth said he went home and called his grandmother and said he wanted to go to church with her on
Sunday.

From a director in Illinois, February, 2007
Things went extremely well. The cast did a tremendous job. The payoff really came in when 23 people between the
two nights dedicated their lives to Christ. One of the cast members was able to see how important this message was
when her older sister made a decision. It was a great weekend for us. Thank you for your support and for writing this.
It is truly changing lives.

From a director in California, December, 2006
The play was outstanding!!!! We had a very good crowd and 3 souls accepted Christ as their savior that night. The
kids where so excited. We had 9 teenagers perform the play. They doubled up on a couple of parts. One young boy just
started attending church. His life in the public school system from day one has been terrible for him. Since coming to
church and being at the practices, he gave his life to God and has starting praying for his enemies at school. He is very
excited about having real friends in church. All the adults in church thought the play was awesome. Everything went
great and it was a blessing to work with the kids. I always try to look for a play that will really make an impact, not just
entertain. I think I found that in your play.

From a director in Maine, August 2006
We had about 90 people at the performance this time. There were several non-Christians there so we are praying that
the Lord will bless the efforts and will help to grow the seeds that were planted! Thank you so very much! I'm terribly
sad that this is it for us as I've grown especially fond of this script! Your writing was brilliant!

From a director in Maine, April 2006
My students loved the play.   We are really praying that many non-saved individuals will hear and want to receive the
god news offered to us all by Jesus Christ. Thanks for offering and authoring such a powerful and amazing tool to
minister to the unsaved.

From a director in Arkansas, October, 2005
Just thought I'd give you an update on the play. It was WONDERFUL!! We had about 120 people come, which we were
VERY thankful for. I do know there were some seeds planted. The adults from our Church and our pastor have said
nothing but WONDERFUL things about it. Our pastor said Sunday morning that the only thing he wished had been
different was that we were able to broadcast the story around the world - that it was a powerful message - and how God
had really used our young people to make an impact on lives.

From a director in Tennessee, March, 2005
I just wanted to let you know that we performed the play "It's Not to Late" this morning for our Youth Easter program.
Our youth have exploded over the last year. When asked about their desires for Easter, they requested a full length
drama. After reading many different scripts, I just kept coming back to yours. And needless to say, It was amazing! We
had many people say that is the best thing they had ever seen our youth do, and we plan on traveling through out the
summer performing it at backyard Bible Clubs and block parties. Thank you so much for allowing our small group to
take part in such a wonderful production. It has changed our lives forever, and hope through it God may change many
others as well!

From a director in Texas, August, 2004
I would like to thank you for writing this play. It is well written and inspiring. When I was first looking for a play for our
drama group, I searched the Internet for at least a week. Your play was the only one that stood out to me as "hitting 'em
hard." Another great thing was that I didn't have to do all the organization involved. You already had done some of
that. Once I started directing this play, I started seeing things come to life. My goal in life is to use drama as a witness
for Christ and your play did that. Thank you for making that possible.

From a director in Florida, April, 2004
Performing your play has been not only an educational experience but also inspirational. I do appreciate your support
during this play, I know that a big part of our success is related to you. My youth group knew about you and they had
also visited your website. Thank You very much for your help. I hope this play continues to do what it is intended to do,
to bless many people.

From a director in Illinois, April, 2004
The play went well. The turnout exceeded our expectations. The kids got a lot out of the play which was my number one
goal. We have had good plays in years past, but the effects were short-lived. I believe that we can use the play as a
springboard for future ministry.

The response from the audience was outstanding. We had several veteran playgoers tell us this was the best they had
seen. I know we enjoyed doing this play, that's for sure!

From a group in Singapore, December, 2003
We just did the play for the 3 planned days, and it has been a HUGE success and it may just be the revival my youth
group has waited for in years!!! It was amazing. The turn up was so good it surprised the adults!!! We were so excited
as the Lord's presence was really strong. I believe that seeds have been planted in the hearts of everyone! And we
are praying that they will grows.

Many said the script was really REALLY good! Thank you so much.

From a director in Texas, August, 2003
The show was an absolute success in July. It was the perfect beginning for the "Life-Light Players". People have been
continually asking me when our next production will be. We had so many people tell us how blessed they were by the
message of the play. God truely used "It's Not Too Late" to share with people amid our audience the importance of the
choices we make, as well as the importance of making those choices in a timely manner. It was an amazing project and I
cannot tell you the blessings I experienced as we were working on it.

Through this piece Jesus' face was projected to our community and it was a truely beautiful thing. Thank you so much
for the opportunity to work with this project

From a director in Denmark, May, 2003:
I've read the play, and I think it is great!

You really come to think of a lot of things when reading it, and especially the character Lisa has some good lines.

I was looking for a play with a message and something the children would learn from. A play that would make them think
about their relationship with God, and at the same time would talk to the audience.

I think God helped me find your play, because it has everything I was looking for.

It's good that it is taking place in our days on a school, so the children can relate to it. And it's good that it is based on a
true event that gives them something to think and talk about. And if they want to, they can learn more about the tragedy.
(It isn't that known in Denmark).

From a drama teacher and director in Maine, May 2002:
Your play is excellent!!! The teen drama group is very critical of a lot of the plays I bring to them. This one they loved.
Every page, every character!! They saw themselves, their school, and their friends in every aspect!! You and the Holy
Spirit have touched the pulse of today's teens!.

The following is from the director whose group performed the play in Odenton, Maryland November, 2001:
"The play was a great success! People laughed at the humorous parts but by the end they were weeping! We had
over 250 people in attendance and at least 6 or 7 youth and 5 or 6 adults were saved. It was a blessing to many people
just as we expected because its message is very timely and hits home. Especially considering the fact that several
teens were planning to attempt a Columbine-type attack in the New England area this past weekend.

"I think you did an outstanding job dramatizing the Columbine tragedy and turning it into a testimony for other teens."

The following are comments from middle school students who saw the play in February, 2001.
"Your play helped me to have the courage to witness to my dad who isn't a Christian."

"Your play has given me more courage to go to high school next year and be a witness"

"Your play makes me think about where my friends stand with God and how I can witness to them."

"There are a lot of 'Jason's' in the world" (Jason is the male lead - the one who hates God)

"It took a lot of courage to get up and perform and sing in front of us. The singers especially are courageous for doing
solos."

The following are some comments from the director of the performance of "It's Not Too Late" in Naples,
Florida, December 8 and 9, 2000.

December 9, 2000

Our 1st performance was last night. One word summary:

AWESOME!!!!!

God is awesome! "Jason" got very sick yesterday and wasn't able to come. We believe that Satan was trying to get at
our play. We considered postponing; however, one of the girls who didn't have a big part tried out his character as a
girl. It fit perfectly. You couldn't even tell she wasn't supposed to be that part from the beginning. So after a few hours
of chaos, it was wonderful! God was glorified;   people were crying; and many said they would bring back those who
needed to hear the message today. We're praying for that, because we want to reach out to others.

The kids did an excellent, very professional job. I heard so many comments about how people couldn't believe it was a
middle school. I heard so many comments about how they loved how you wrote the script. It was handled very well, and
how they like the foreshadowing of the items in the trashcan.
.................

December 10, 2000

Saturday, our play went extremely well also. "Jason" was able to make it; however, he was still very sick. He did his
part very well, but our music teacher sang his songs for him. The crowd was once again moved to tears, and our dean
wanted to ask me if we would take the play on the road!! It is our desire to be ministers, and the kids want to do this.

I've loved doing your play, and it has blessed my students and me greatly! The girl who played "Jason" on Friday even
told us that she felt like God put her in that role on Friday for a reason...... This coming from a 6th grader!!! God is
wonderful!!! Our headmaster brought the middle school together this morning for a special chapel service to honor
God and our students for their performance. He said that he has never seen anyone "sub" a part as well as female
"Jason" did on such little notice as he saw on Friday. He called her a hero. This was so special for all of us.

This was such as awesome experience, and I thank you for everything!

Christian plays and religious dramas - IT'S NOT TOO LATE - A Musical Drama