Appointments With God Purim

Purim — an interactive condensed drama from the book of Esther

Hallel Fellowship celebrated Purim with a fun take on the deadly serious account of the thwarted genocide of the Yehudim (Jews) living in exile in Persia in the fifth century B.C.E.

Post author By Hallel Fellowship
Post date February 27, 2010

Akhashverosh (Xerxes) hears about Mordechai in the chronicles — Medo-Persian king Akhashverosh (Xerxes) listens to the chronicles of the kingdom and hears that Mordechai thwarted a plot to assassinate him but wasn't honored.

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Haman tries to convince Akhashverosh (Xerxes) to honor him. — Haman tries to convince king Akhashverosh (Xerxes) to honor him, setting up the confrontation with the Jews that leads to the miraculous deliverance of Purim.

Hallel Fellowship celebrated Purim with a fun take on the deadly serious account of the thwarted genocide of the Yehudim (Jews) living in exile in Persia in the fifth century B.C.E.

To follow along with the recorded drama, download Tammy’s condensation of the book of Esther for six readers and many more actors of all ages.

The script

Book of Esther dramatic reading script for six readers Download

Readers

Narrator: Jeff. King: John. Haman: Susan. Supporting characters (Memukhan, Zeresh, servants, etc.): Carmel. Esther: Rose. Mordecai: Bill K.

Actors

King: Joshua. Mordecai: William. Haman: Daniel. Vashti: Annemarie. Esther: Jordan. Zeresh: Tara. Court attendants: Isaac, Jacq, Sunny.