Twilight of the King

Twilight of the King by T. James Belich

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Productions (7)
Biblical comedy/drama
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35 - 40 minutes
1 W, 1 M, 4 Any (6 actors possible: 1-5 W, 1-5 M)
Set: Minimal.

Just another night in Bethlehem? So think two Roman guards stationed there on the night of Christ's birth. Bored with their mundane existence, the guards thirst for excitement, and are astonished when their wish appears to be granted with the arrival of three astrologers from the east. Suddenly the guards are embroiled in mysterious prophecies of a new king, born under a strange star, as the astrologers foreshadow the bloody role the guards are about to play in the service of an enraged king. A reinterpretation of a biblical tale that crackles with humor and suspense.

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Archival Video License $75

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Play Details

Just another night in Bethlehem? So think two Roman guards stationed there on the night of Christ's birth. Bored with their mundane existence, the guards thirst for excitement, and are astonished when their wish appears to be granted with the arrival of three astrologers from the east. Suddenly the guards are embroiled in mysterious prophecies of a new king, born under a strange star, as the astrologers foreshadow the bloody role the guards are about to play in the service of an enraged king. A reinterpretation of a biblical tale that crackles with humor and suspense.

  • Biblical comedy/drama
  • |
  • 35 - 40 minutes
  • 1 W, 1 M, 4 Any (6 actors possible: 1-5 W, 1-5 M)
  • Set: Minimal.

Production History

MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Mount Pisgah Academy
Candler, NC United States
Mount Pisgah Academy Candler, NC United States
DEC 01, 2014 - DEC 24, 2014
Liberty Hill Baptist Church
Pageland, SC United States
Liberty Hill Baptist Church Pageland, SC United States
DEC 08, 2006 - DEC 10, 2006
South Columbia Baptist Church
Columbia, MD United States
South Columbia Baptist Church Columbia, MD United States
DEC 16, 2005 - DEC 18, 2005
Mount Maunganui Baptist Church
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
Mount Maunganui Baptist Church Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
DEC 15, 2001 - DEC 16, 2001
Peace Tabernacle Church
Mesquite, TX United States
Peace Tabernacle Church Mesquite, TX United States
NOV 24, 2001 - NOV 25, 2001
Daystar University
, Kenya Africa
Daystar University , Kenya Africa
NOV 05, 1999 - NOV 06, 1999
Twilight Productions
Twin Cities, MN United States
Twilight Productions Twin Cities, MN United States
MAY 09, 2025 - MAY 09, 2025
Mount Pisgah Academy
Candler, NC United States
Mount Pisgah Academy Candler, NC United States
No professional productions.