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This is a Play inspired
by the most beautiful feeling... The one that only a child can makes us experience.
Cast of Characters
XIMENA, Eleven years old Colombian girl tall and
skinny, brown eyes
ROSE, Twelve years old Pennsylvanian girl, brunette,
brown eyes
ALEXIA, Thirteen years, blonde, Russian, green eyes
ASHLEA, Ten years old, Australian, red head, brown eyes
ANGELS, TEENS AND ADULTS
ANGEL GABRIEL, early twenties, blonde, athletic build and blond
ANGEL MICHAEL, twenties, handsome as well, curly blond hair
SAINT PETER, fifties, beard, funny
GOD, Sixties, bearded, compassionate look
ALEXIA'S MOM, PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION,
Late forties, green eyes
ROSE'S MOM, PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.A., brunette,
forties, brown eyes
ASHLEA'S MOM, AUSTRALIA'S PRIME MINISTER, forties, brunette, green eyes
XIMENA'S MOM, PRESIDENT OF COLOMBIA, tall skinny, brown eyes
[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]
ACT III
[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]
THE END
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