[The STORY is placed at Heaven's Gates. Four girls; age ten through thirteen leave Earth early in their lives to face the consequences of their own little sins]

[Stage Set: The stage is dark to give the
appearance of night time. After the great opening, Two Angel girls appear

Three of the characters in their pajamas suspended on air..
Are brought down
while they are still in their sleep [Lights]
ASHLEA, XIMENA and ALEXIA are put down
on a Solid bench. Little
angels pass by giggling]

[They wake up and notice each other]
ASHLEA:
(yawning) Where am I?

XIMENA:
(tired, surprised)
My Father was taking me to school a few moments ago in downtown Medellin
ALEXIA:
[also, gaining consciousness] What's the matter, I was about to catch the bus in Petrograd.

[Another girl is brought down, she is ROSE]

[A VOICE, More angels murmuring ]
A VOICE:
Silence!. This a heavenly matter
[Angels in a choir, start singing]
Is a heavenly heavenly matter
Our father is here to gather
Us in a grand reunion, Children of him, Children of true
listen to our Father, tell yourself be quiet
tell yourself don't even move

ROSE:
I'm from Pennsylvania and was heading for my audition in downtown Pittsburgh


ALEXIA:
Is so unreal, we can understand each other


XIMENA:
Is so real, we can see each other as one


ROSE:
Is so real, I feel the sound of a song


ASHLEA:
What song, you must be wrong!


[Angels come back and sing]

ANGELS:
Rejoice, rejoice. Feel The presence of our Lord

Rejoice, rejoice. Feel his love, sure it is from up above

[FOUR Angels face the four girls]

ANGEL 1 TO ASHLEA:
Was so sad, you didn't help your little sister with
homework


ASHLEA:
How do you know?


ANGEL 2 TO XIMENA:
Was a shame, you didn't clean your room, don't want to
tell you was you to blame


XIMENA:
How did you know?


ANGEL 3 TO ROSE:
Was a shame you pulled your pussycat's tail


ROSE:
Was me to blame?


ANGEL 4 TO ALEXIA:
Was a shame you didn't share a piece of bread with
brother Pavel


ALEXIA:
I was hungry an didn't know
Am I to blame?


[choreography]

ANGELS:
Because you are still Children, Children in GOD'S eyes. He
will be always nice... at day, at night, even if it rains

even if is tonight

[Angels leave, and an old man comes to them]

XIMENA:
You must be God


ASHLEA:
The one that have us here


ROSE:
Should we fear?


ALEXIA:
Tell us please why are we here?


XIMENA:
NO. Our end is near?



The Old man comes with a heavy book. Angels help him
with it. It is SAINT PETER,over sixties

SAINT PETER:
Well, well here we are again, yesterday
were the kids from Somerset school bus:
and now four girls..

XIMENA:
I'm Ximena

ALEXIA:
I'm Alexia

ROSE:
I'm Rose, and you?

ASHLEA:
I'm Ashlea

SAINT PETER:
I'm Peter

ANGELS:
THE ONLY ONE CHOSEN TO HELP GOD, THE
ROCK THAT WAITS FOR YOU AT HEAVEN'S
GATES

SAINT PETER:
I'm here to see if... I mean, why you came so soon?

ASHLEA:
Are we gonna go back home?

ROSE:
I feel so helpless, so alone

SAINT PETER:
Just let me check this Book. Won't take that long (looking through)

Angels spread some magical dust on them

SAINT PETER:
Who is Ximena?

XIMENA:
Here, what can... What does it say? SAINT PETER:
Not much, just stuff as of yesterday

SAINT PETER:
Who is Rose?

ROSE:
It's me. Why? What does it say?

SAINT PETER:
Just throwing away your mom's soup

ROSE:
Oh my GOD!

SAINT PETER:
STOP dear. Can't swear his name.

ALL smile...

SAINT PETER:
Who is Ashlea? (to her)
Guess is you my dear...(to her)

ASHLEA Yeah, it's me. Am afraid you gonna tell them that I...

SAINT PETER Hold it. Really? (reading)
Did you?

ASHLEA Stop! No! Is a private thing
(to the audience, worried) Is private!

SAINT PETER Okay, won't say anything about it. Just to let you know, bathrooms are available upon request in these Realms

[Little precious angels enter on stage, ages 4 and 5]

ROSE They are so cute!

SAINT PETER They are the most precious creatures

ASHLEA I know. Little angels! So adorable!

SAINT PETER Yeah, but they are the "special ones"

XIMENA You mean chosen? They are cute! awww!

SAINT PETER:
You said it right: They are...

ALEXIA:
Baby angels?

SAINT PETER:
Close to that my dear. They are the unborn children

ROSE:
Oh my... they look so sweet

XIMENA:
So special. Like the little sister I never had

SAINT PETER:
Well my dear, say Hi to your little sister. She is your little sister indeed.

XIMENA:
No! How? I felt it deep in my heart. I feel like...
sorry, feel like crying (They hug)

[all touched,join them ] ROSE:
For heaven's sake this is too much...

ALEXIA:
This is really... I can't take it

ASHLEA:
I wish I was home

XIMENA:
This is like a dream. I don't feel so alone anymore

SAINT PETER:
We have to make hard decisions in here. Usually we admit kids
with no problem, but this is different.

SUDDENLY a thunder, a trumpet and a VOICE

GOD:
Hello(behind scene)

ALL:
HELLO, hi

GOD:
I welcome these special children of mine
I made this occasion special as you may infer . You are really here with a UNIQUE purpose

All look around, the voice is paternally sweet

SAINT PETER:
My Lord you came in due time. I was really disappointed with myself.

GOD:
I know Peter, I know the past and the present and the future as well

ASHLEA:
Dear God, You do really love us?

ROSE:
Dear God, what have you in mind for us

XIMENA:
Can I take my sister with me? If not, I'll stay here with her for a little while.

ALEXIA:
Dear God is it true that... we'll never go back? Are we really in trouble?

SAINT PETER:
You see my LORD. This is harder than looking for HONEST politicians or another Twelve Apostles

GOD:
[He gets on stage] Peter is not time for jokes, I made this meeting with a purpose, come to me Children

GOD:
I made sure you see your little sins and made sure you value your Parents. My dear kids this is the good news

[All at once open their eyes and look at each other]

SAINT PETER:
I Have some people to welcome...I'll be right back. Definitely they are not lawyers I'm sure of that. (walk off stage)

GOD:
Well, MY CHILDREN. I'm gonna go straight to the point
you will return to your normal life but with a little change.. A little seed

ASHLEA:
Seed? You mean something to grow?

ROSE:
Is it like a new life?

GOD:
My dear children, as soon as you go back, you will become my new messengers, even though you won't remember it. You will change people around you

XIMENA:
What about my little sister, can she go back?

GOD:
My dear, she will have another chance.
Is not time for her now, but she will
be back too, as long as your parents
get along better and love each other

ALEXIA:
I just want my mom... and I wanna be a better person

GOD:
Just as My Son found 12 apostles, you will be my messengers against evil. Not even this bad guy Satan will stop my plan

ROSE:
I feel different for sure but...

GOD:
I will tell Peter to get you ready and hopefully you will be here with me too after you finish your "cycle"

[PETER is back] SAINT PETER:
I'm back my Lord. Did I miss anything?

GOD
No Peter, just having a nice time with my children.


SAINT PETER: Well my Lord, I'm ready for our commitment.


GOD
It's written,let the children come to me


ASHLEA
You are a very special God. Wish Dad could learn from you.


GOD
He will change too... hmm... as soon as you go back and renew the celestial spirit in him. (to all) same for you. When you make it to heaven, you also want to see your parents here, no matter what. Right?


ALEXIA
So... you are gonna teach us how to save them too?


GOD
Yes, my dear.


ALEXIA
Spasibo, I'm ready!


ASHLEA Then I'm ready.


ALL:

We are ready!


[Angels come and put on them laurel crowns and all RAISE their hands up in joy and confirmation and hold each others as they bring them down for a prayer. All look down and start praying]


(Blackout and end of Act I.)





ACT II


[Is dark, then a light turns on in a corner and shows Ximena's mom in bed... hurt and healing from an accident]


XIMENA'S MOM
If I'd listened to my husband, My dear would be with me.



lights move to another bed next to her. Is Rose's Mom in similar situation

ROSE'S MOM
I promised her to get her to that audition, but this driver
hit us head on, and...(sobs)and my little girl got the worst part.
God knows why this happened.

lights dim and then to another bed


ASHLEA'S MOM
Every second that passes... every feeling... every memory
of hers... (sobs) If she is gone, my life will not be the same... (tries to sleep)

Lights span slowly to another bed...


ALEXIA'S MOM
My daughter was and is my gift of life
I Wish I was with her. So feeble and sweet... really need her with me
(rests and close her eyes)

[All three in pajamas come to four chairs that have four raggedy dolls and they hug them in their own way and sit with them hold them tight]


[lights off, curtains down]

[lights turn on to show us heaven's gate again.]


[all the kids come next to him, in new angelical robes]


GOD
My children, your coming was not an accident, never intended to make you suffer, but instead were chosen to change the world.


ASHLEA
My father, our lord, we are learning our lesson, is a experience we'll never forget


ROSE
My lord, our lord, we implore your mercy and admire your wise soul.
There is no Mom like mine, she is the only one I have.


GOD
No need for worrying, just let me be. The play of life is, and was written by me
But to put action to drama..
I need you kids to defeat the bad guy


ALEXIA
Defeat who?


GOD
This bad angel, who never learns.. well is in script to act bad


ASHLEA
You mean my teacher?


XIMENA
Yeah, probably a guy who never listens


ROSE
If we can do something, then let us know, but I'm in a bad mood. I think I'm becoming a young girl...
I feel moody alredy


GOD
I understand you very well dear...
but this bad angel is Satan, the bad Guy.


ALEXIA/XIMENA/ROSE/ASHLEA

Satan?


GOD
Sure, you will have to let him know


ROSE
If you think we are of good help...maybe


ALEXIA As long as..


GOD
I know, I know. As long as you get your chance to go back.


XIMENA
Don't You think...I don't know. Would be a better idea to get a good training?.
I was kinda bad and feel guilty at times.


ASHLEA
I need strength too, is not easy to face a bully like him in my school.


GOD
Sure my children. Now you are thinking.
The best part of this is that I will let you taste a piece of Heaven.


[A celestial song]

A little Angel says farewell to others, they look
full of joy.
Quite a few angels SURROUND that little boy


ALEXIA
What is happening?


ROSE
There must've done something good. I feel home sick already


GOD
Is Little Joseph, going back soon to earth


ALEXIA/XIMENA/ROSE/ASHLEA:

And What about us?/yeah!


GOD
Soon my children soon, You need to get my inner blessings and that togetherness


ROSE We believe in you, but why Joseph is saying bye?


GOD There is a baby shower in his name... so you know


ASHLEA
I get it. He has a family waiting for him?


GOD You see? Now you are making sense. This workshop is really effective.


ALEXIA
So cute, did we ever have to go through it too?


GOD All is said and done, sure my little girl.
It's hard to explain, but when you go back, somehow your parents will explain to you.
I only can say that life itself is a miracle.

[A guardian angel is passing by with troops of little angels trying so hard to stay and march in order.



XIMENA Who is he?


GOD Well, we are in the realms of my kingdom.


ASHLEA: And?... Do we know him?


[this handsome twenty something Angel comes to them, he shows a wise look]


GOD
Is Gabriel, training souls that made it so good on earth and are candidates for my angelical Force.(toward Gabriel) Hi Gabriel.


GABRIEL
Hello, my Lord.


GOD
Say hi to these kids.


GABRIEL
Hi.


ROSE/XIMENA/ASHLEA/ALEXIA
Hi


GABRIEL
The chosen ones, my Lord?


GOD Sure, they are the ones.


GABRIEL
Not a bad selection. I can tell they can accomplish our plan my Lord.


GOD
Sure, after some proper training. Of course Gabriel.
Is gonna be a...


ROSE
Sorry if I interrupt, but what's the teaching about?


GOD
The most suitable, all of them have different stages for initiation; from Guardian angels to Guardians of heaven.
Up to a higher learning, for benefit of all in here and earth .
A heavenly one indeed.


GABRIEL
My lord, more guardian angels will be available to watch over your children


GOD
Thanks Gabriel. I feel better now, for God's sake! Ops! sorry kids.


GABRIEL
And some are volunteering for Christmas season.


GOD
No wonder is the best time of the year.


GABRIEL
Shall we continue my Lord


GOD
Yes, Gabriel


[They leave]


XIMENA
I love Christmas too. I always make better grades on those seasons. In order to get nice presents, I try to do good in school


ROSE You are really wise, sir


GOD
Thanks my dear, I really enjoy Santa's job...
actually I gave him some advice. I'm a big Kid too. Whenever you get a white christmas, I'm in a good mood.




ALEXIA
In Russia, we get the best snow


GOD
Hold it Alexia, Want you to be humble dear, okay?


ALEXIA
Sorry, Snow is good and I love it


GOD
Good thing to know.


ROSE And what about Santa


GOD
As you know now, He usually helps us.


XIMENA
In Colombia is Hot always, but we have nice Carnivals


GOD
Splendid. All has a purpose, you will see.


[Kids with balloons enter]


ASHLEA:
Who are them?


Kids that received a gift from earth


ASHLEA:
Like what?


GOD
Ever seen little kids letting balloons into the air?


ROSE
Gotcha!, they usually grab them when they made it to heaven


GOD
Yeah, is a nice gift for them.


[Peter enters..]


PETER
My lord, Some lawyers want to see you


GOD
To sue me?


SAINT PETER No they want to make it clear that never was intended to mislead you with all mumbo jumbo language when they ...


GOD
Will be hard, they already know it; hate it when they appeal


SAINT PETER
So case closed then?


GOD
Ipso facto


SAINT PETER
Not even a Bar association?


GOD
Not even that. They know where they can go.


SAINT PETER
Understood, my Lord. There is always room somewhere else.

[he exits]


ROSE
You don't play, right Sir?


GOD
I can be nice, but I can be a pain in the...


ROSE
(covering God's mouth) My Lord, we are in heaven


GOD
Well I'm the Chairman, The President, and the Marshall in here... hmm, was gonna say a pain in the neck anyway.


ROSE
Oh, sorry; was just making sure you give a good example.


GOD
I do everything on purpose [Peter comes back, smiling and shaking his head]


GOD
You told them?


SAINT PETER
Yes, they came out with the word:"Burn in hell as well"





GOD
Funny people, very funny.

[Suddenly enters another angel, his name: Michael]


MICHAEL
The seed is on his way my Lord


GOD
Thanks, Michael. And tell Raphael to bring us inspiration and good will, whenever he has a chance.


MICHAEL
I will, now heading back to my duties


GOD
You shall leave. Thanks

[Ashlea, starts crying]


ASHLEA
I miss my mother


GOD
Come sweetheart, I'm gonna make sure you smile at the end of the day. Okay?


ASHLEA
Really?


ALEXIA
I miss my mother and my town


ROSE
I miss my mother, my town, and my Dog Hanna.


XIMENA
I miss my early breakfast. My coffee, my town and my Horses too, Don't have a dog, the last one bit my Dad.


GOD
Well, well... gonna have to go to plan R


ROSE
Not old enough for that, sounds like an "F WORD" Sir


XIMENA
Me neither


SAINT PETER
Listen kids, let him finish... he is wise enough


GOD
Thanks, Pete. Was talking about Plan Return


ROSE/XIMENA/ASHLEA/ALEXIA
Yes!


GOD
But there is a catch


ALEXIA
I knew it. you gonna forced us to do something?


ROSE
I think, you wanna make us pay for our own little sins.


XIMENA
Tell us


ASHLEA
Please! I want to go home. We don't wanna wait until the end.


GOD
Wise words indeed, but just a simple plan.


ROSE/XIMENA/ASHLEA/ALEXIA simple?


GOD
sure, here is the plan, I want you to stop suffering in a way. Kids need no suffering, they are the purpose and support of Heaven.

(he opens a curtain)

GOD
All for the love I have for you and the world.


[four women are shown in front of 4 podiums and come forward... dress like State Women.]


GOD
My dear kids, here they are.


ROSE/XIMENA/ASHLEA/ALEXIA Who are they? GOD
Let them introduce themselves

[One by one, they say their name]

ROSE OLDER
I'm Rose Floyd, President of the United States of A merica


ROSE
Oh my...she has my name


XIMENA OLDER
I'm Ximena Ahibe , President of Colombia


XIMENA
Is amazing


ASHLEA OLDER
I'm Ashlea Tolbert, Prime minister of Australia


ASHLEA
She looks like my Mom... is she me?


GOD
I'll tell you soon


ALEXIA OLDER
I'm Alexia Petrova, President of the Federation of Russia.


ALEXIA
She looks like my mother too. But younger, is she me?


GOD
Just wait and see.

[All shake hands and exchange smiles, they embrace in circles. Two angels fly by in opposite directions]

[proposal:make little angels go down on stage and interact with the audience, giving them cute small whistles]


GOD
(singing) All is written to make this happen,all of a sudden the message is here. There is so much to say my dears, just my love for the world will make this so clear [people is encourage to blow their whistles, every child face each president and pray together].


XIMENA
(when done) I'm ready


ROSE
I'm ready


ASHLEA:
I'm ready


ALEXIA
I'm ready


SAINT PETER
As usual, all is good in the house of the Lord


GOD(to the public) ARE YOU READY? [all four girls are put wings and are elevated with strings and flown all over the audience, smiling]