Woman: It feels like God has shoved me down a road I never would have chosen—a road going in the wrong direction. (wisfully) By now I was to have grandchildren on my lap—a husband by my side. He had no right.
Man: Your husband?
Woman (sharply angry): God! He had no right. (pause; wearily) I'm sorry. This doesn't concern you.
Man: But it does.
Woman (after studying him; heavily): Who are you?
Man: Someone who's been there. (pause) I've been down that same road—but it wasn't the wrong road. It wasn't where I wanted to be, but it was where I needed to be. (script segment from the His Company sketch, The Road)

Two Brand New Scripts

We are pleased to announce the publication of two new Christmas scripts—one musical, one non-musical—from His Company. Christmas? Aren't we too late for that—or at least w-a-y too early?

The Musical Resource: Glorious Impossible

Our latest musical resource was commissioned and produced for the first time just this last Christmas. Since the script was still being written even after rehearsals had already begun, there was no way we could release it in time for this last Christmas season.

But instead of holding onto it until later in 2010, we wanted to get it out right away for your consideration. Why? Because the shelf-life of Christian choral literature is terribly short, and who knows how long the choral books for this musical will still be available. Our advice to you is to look it over right away, and if you think you would like to use it next Christmas, order the choral materials as soon as possible. We have included ordering details on the descriptive page for the musical.

Please note: For those of you new to His Company, our web site and free resources, understand that we do not write music—nor do we sell it. This new musical resource is like all the rest we have written: we have taken a published, commercial choral book, and have written a brand new dramatic story that works with it. Our script is free, but the choral books, Trax, etc., must be obtained from the publisher through your normal channels.

The One-act play: An Impossible Life

For those of you who would prefer the non-musical version of this story, we offer An Impossible Life, a 30-minute one-act. The story and lines are identical, but all references to music cues and song titles have been removed.

Also, for the first time, in these two scripts we include high-resolution photos of the set and props used in the inaugural production. These are included, of course, as suggestions only, but you may find the detailed images and descriptions of the required props helpful in planning your production.

The Links

Just in case you haven't yet clicked on the imbedded links, here they are again:

Musical: Glorious Impossible
One-act: An Impossible Life

If you have any questions or comments about either of these script we encourage you to use the "Contact Us" link—above. And remember: We do not charge for any of our resources. All are free to download and use without fee or royalty.


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An excerpt from
The Essence of His Death...

[Enter HORDEDEF carrying their bags.]

HORDEDEF (shouting to SEKHTI): I thought I'd find you here.

[DINAH takes the opportunity to move away from SEKHTI.]

SEKHTI (distracted, needing to reply to HORDEDEF, but not wanting to lose DINAH; to HORDEDEF): I told you to wait for me.

HORDEDEF: Well, I thought you might have found a distraction, so, uh... (gesturing off-stage) how about it?

SEKHTI (as DINAH moves further away): Dinah, wait! (to HORDEDEF) You wait, too. (going to DINAH; after a pause) There has to be more.

DINAH: I don't want this, either. But it's the way it must be.

SEKHTI: But why? Am I to lose you on the day I find my Lord? I love you, Dinah. How can that be wrong?

DINAH: Love is never wrong. But our love has become entangled with our love for the Savior! Tell me you can tell them apart.

SEKHTI: Why must they be divided?

DINAH: One of us has to come first. Can you choose?

SEKHTI (trying, but he can't): No.

DINAH: Neither can I. There may come a day, but right now my love is too young--for both of you. (she goes to him) Sekhti, we both have a new master. He will tell us when it's right.

[SEKHTI heaves a sigh of resignation and takes DINAH into his arms. They cling to each other for a moment, then:]

SEKHTI (gazing into her eyes): I'll be back.

DINAH: In my heart, you will have never left.

[Sekhti kisses her, tenderly, yet with barely restrained passion. Dinah responds, then they slowly draw apart, their eyes still in an embrace. Dinah says nothing, as Sekhti moves away, but gives him a reassuring smile.]

SEKHTI (whispering): I'll be back.

From the Multi-act, The Essence of His Death