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| Akhlah: Purim Play for Children |
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| Scene 1 |
| Narrator |
The setting is the palace of King Ahashverosh. The king is surrounded by his wise men
and Haman as he sits on the throne. |
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| Haman |
My king, your decision to do away with your disobedient wife Vashti was very wise.
This kingdom offers many beautiful who desire to prove their worthiness to you and who will submit to your will. |
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| Ahashverosh |
Organize a beauty pageant at once so I may choose the fairest woman for my new bride,
Ah ... it's good to be King! |
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| Scene 2 |
| Narrator |
Meanwhile in a nearby
village ... |
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| Mordecai |
My dear niece Ester, your
position next to King Ahashverosh as his queen would help our people be
aware of the evil plans towards the Jews. Please sign up for that
training course on "How to marry a Persian King." You can use me as one
of your "lifelines". |
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| Esther |
I'll agree to enter the
contest. I will do what is necessary for the safety of my people. But,
I won't wear a bikini. I won't tell anyone that I am Jewish. |
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| Scene 3 |
| Narrator |
The parade of beauties is
held in front of the King. Esther wins hands down! She and the King are
married and Esther is crowned Queen [put
crown on Esther ] Later that same day
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| Haman |
Your majesty, there are
people among us who refuse to bow down to us and are trying to cause
the collapse of your kingdom. They are very dangerous. I feel we must
do away with them. |
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| Ahashverosh |
[While
taking off his ring and giving it to Haman ] You
have my permission to kill whoever these people are. |
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| Haman |
[with dice surrounded by
his friends] Ok, a one will stand for Monday
and a six for Saturday. [Haman
throws the dice] All right, three - Let the killing of
the Jews commence Wednesday. [Looking
at a Jewish calendar] Let's see ... that falls on Purim,
the 14th of Adar. |
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| Scene 4 |
| Narrator |
Unknown to the King and
Haman, Mordecai overhears this conversation and runs to tell Queen
Esther. [Setting
is a side room away from the throne] |
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| Mordecai |
You must convince the King
to stop the war against the Jews. Take him some of those hamantaschen
you baked for last weeks Hadassah luncheon. |
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| Esther |
It is a very dangerous
task you ask of me. I shall pray and fast for three days. [whispers]
I hope your plan works. |
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| Scene 5 |
| Narrator |
Following the dinner
party, the queen asks for admittance to King Ahashverosh's throne. When
he sees his beautiful Esther, he lowers his scepter to allow her to
enter. |
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| Esther |
My generous king, I beg of
you -- Don't kill the Jews. You would have to kill me as well ... for
you see I am also a Jew. Besides, if you check your Book of Records you
will find that my uncle Mordecai saved your life. |
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| Scene 6 |
| Narrator |
The next day the king
receives Haman in his Royal Chamber. |
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| Ahashverosh |
You know Haman I was
reading in the Book of Records last night and I saw I never properly
thanked the person who saved my life. What should be done for such a
hero? |
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| Haman |
Why, I believe he should
be allowed to ride your beloved horse throughout Shushan for all to
see. |
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| Ahashverosh |
Fine. Go fetch a saddle
large enough for Mordecai the Jew. |
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| Haman |
But ... but ... Surely
you jest sire ! |
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| Ahashverosh |
Do as I say ... and don't call me Shirley! |
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| Scene 7 |
| Narrator |
The battle takes place on Purim day.
Under the fearless direction of Mordecai, the Jews are victorious.
Following the victory the King walks over to his men. [Setting is on the outside grounds of the palace] |
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| Ahashverosh |
Take Haman to the gallows that he
prepared for Mordecai. Haman and his sons are the ones that will hang
from these gallows! Have Esther make some hamentashen for the
celebration to follow. |
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Ahashverosh
Esther
Mordecai |
[King Ahashverosh, Queen Esther and Mordecai go back to the palace and Yell] YES !!! |
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| Narrator |
And the Jews were respected throughout Persia after the whole Megillah was over. |
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