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Saints on Stage: An Anthology of Mormon Drama    by Mahonri Stewart
Price: $5.99 USD. 242260 words. Language: English. Published by Zarahemla Books  on May 21, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

This volume anthologizes some of Mormonism's best plays from the last several decades, several of them published here for the first time. Included are historical backgrounds and playwright biographies, as well as an introduction that provides an extensive overview of Mormon drama.
The Christmas Spirit    by Janice Davis
Price: $5.00 USD. 13700 words. Language: English. Published on April 26, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

This full-length drama provides an inspirational and thoughtful look at how some "Christians" work a bit took hard to force God's message on others. Set as a parody to Dickens' Christmas Carol, this story follows a belligerent woman as she tries to force her idea of Christmas on the whole town.
Two for the Chancel    by Lowell Uda
Price: Free! 2610 words. Language: English. Published by Rice Universe Publishing  on April 18, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

Two for the Chancel includes two Reader's Theater light dramas to be performed in the church chancel. The theme of The Easy Button is How freedom to choose came into the world and what it means for us, and of Four Drumsticks, Respecting God’s Creation while Honoring Mind and Community.
Leaping Off the Page: Christmas Edition    by L. Ruth Carter
Price: Free! 8640 words. Language: English. Published on April 12, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

A collection of plays, short stories, and poems, this is a resource for churches to use for developing their Christmas programs. The material includes simple performance pieces which can be produced by small, modest groups as well as by larger congregations.
Transcendology Can Reform Religions    by Peace Seeker
Price: Free! 4800 words. Language: English. Published on April 9, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

A screenplay about a spiritual journey that can bring new perspectives into religions. John was mentally in sync with the entire community. It was like Tapping Into the Mind of God. This Higher Self is called by many different names, but it ultimately is beyond any metaphysical concept. Spiritual seekers have experienced the enlightenment and tranquility that makes life enjoyable.
Adam Mickiewicz's Forefathers' Eve, Parts II and III. A New English Translation    by Charles Kraszewski
Price: $5.99 USD. 30810 words. Language: English. Published on March 27, 2013. Plays » Russian & Former Soviet Union.

Gustaw, a love-suicide, is called forth from the grave during the semi-pagan celebration of Forefathers' Eve to confront his faithless lover. Later, his selfish romantic love is turned outward, toward his suffering nation, as he takes on a new persona: the Messianic Konrad. Adam Mickiewicz's Dziady, the greatest expression of Polish literature, is presented here in a new English translation.
God is Gay    by S. A. David
Price: Free! 2580 words. Language: English. Published on February 5, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

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Her quest to make her son love God brings forth a revelation.
Winning Back My Beloved    by Julie Merrin
Price: $0.99 USD. 5130 words. Language: American English. Published on February 2, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

This is a love story. You have a King. You have his Beloved. You have an Enemy. The Enemy entices the Beloved away from the King. The King will do anything, even sacrifice himself, to win her back. This story of redemption is intended to be performed as a dance/drama. It is especially poignant and applicable near Easter, but can be used any time of the year. It can be adapted to varying cultures.
Miriam and Isa    by Everett Robert
Price: $0.99 USD. 2470 words. Language: English. Published on January 4, 2013. Plays » Religious & Liturgical.

A young woman reflects on the events leading up to the birth of her first born son in this 10-minute Christmas drama/monologue.
Biblical Imagery and Quotations in Murder in the Cathedral    by Anand Mathew
You set the price! 9600 words. Language: English. Published by Unicorn & Pegasus Books  on January 3, 2013. Fiction » Literature » Literary.

A martyrdom is never the design of man; for the true martyr is he who has become the instrument of God, who has lost his will in the Will of God, not lost it but found it, for he has found freedom in submission to God. The martyr no longer desires anything for himself, not even the glory of martyrdom.