Commissioned
One act play / Drama / 3f, 4m (flexible casting)
“Commissioned” tells five stories of individuals who, in their own unique ways, respond to the famous creed given by Jesus Christ, the great commission.
Cast Size
3f, 4m (flexible)
Durration
40min-1hr
Genres
Drama, Thought Provoking, Ministry, Ensemble
Target Audience
Churches / Faith based organizations
Summary
“Commissioned” tells the stories of five individuals who, in their own unique ways, respond to the famous creed given by Jesus Christ, the great commission. Highlighting transformative moments the lives of Gladys Aylward, Esther Ahn Kim, Jim Elliot, Peggy Covell, and Don Richardson, this spiritually stirring drama inspires the viewer to consider the call of Christ given to every believer. Around 45 minutes in length with a flexible cast size, Commissioned is a powerful drama geared for churches and faith-based organizations.
Cast Attributes
Ensemble cast, Expandable casting, Flexible casting. Three female leads, Three male leads.
Performing Groups
Church groups, Ministry theatre, Small stage, Youth groups, High school, College/student, Blackbox/Second stage
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Characters (in order of appearance)
Ensemble Narrator 1 – Casting Is Interchangeable (Male or Female)
Ensemble Narrator 2 – Casting Is Interchangeable (Male or Female)
Ensemble Narrator 3 – Casting Is Interchangeable (Male or Female)
Kiril – Stern, Serious Russian Guard (20s-30s, Male or Female)
Gladys Aylward – Protagonist of “Story #1” (20s-30s, Female)
Yaroslav – Sleazy Russian Guard (20s-40s, Male)
Anya – Russian Girl (12-18, Female)
Old Man – Russian Man (50s-60s, Male)
Ivan – Bitter Russian Drunk – (20s-40s, Male)
Esther Ahn Kim – Protagonist of “Story #2” (Early 20s, Female)
Mrs. Yun – Korean Woman (25-40, Female)
Teacher – Korean Woman (20s-30s – Female)
Shen – Korean Girl (7-13, Female)
Japanese Guard – (Male or Female)
Jim Eliot – Protagonist of “Story #3” (20s-30s, Male)
Pete Flemming – Secondary protagonist of “Story #3” (20s-30s, Male)
Native 1 – Warns Jim and Pete (Male or Female)
American Judge 1 – Confronts Mitsuo Fuchida (Male or Female)
American Judge 2 – Confronts Mitsuo Fuchida (Male or Female)
Captain Mitsuo Fuchida – Japanese Naval Pilot (40s, Male)
Kanegaski – Japanese Solider (20s, 30s, Male)
Peggy Covel – American Girl (17-25, Female)
Jim Covel – Peggy’s Father (40s-50s, Male)
Charma Covel – Peggy’s Mother (40s-50s, Male)
Don Richardson – Protagonist of “Story 5” (25-35, Male)
Carol Richardson – Wife of Don Richardson (25-35, Female)
Ebenezer G Vine – Elderly Preacher (60-80, Male)
John – Friend of Don Richardson (20s-30s, Male)
Jungle Ensemble Dancers