The Prayer
by Candice Scheffing, Candice Mays

Name: The Prayer
Brand: Candice Scheffing
SKU: 9780874401219

The Prayer Book Cover — The Prayer Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

One Act 40 mins Present Day Role(s) for Teen(s) Interior Set Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes American

Synopsis

In this charming play written by a high school student, a young girl with Downs Syndrome is on a Christian retreat with a group of friends.

While there, she is treated cruelly and ridiculed by a malicious boy who simply does not want to be there.

His taunts and barbs plague the group of youngsters, and the boy even sways another boy into participating in his rude behavior.

The group does their best to enjoy their weekend by ignoring Phillip.

Arianne's amazing ability to find compassion for this cruel lad is a testimony to the girl's steadfast faith and her understanding of "loving thine enemy."

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Ryan 17, friendly and conscious about other all the time.	—	—	17, friendly and conscious about other all the time.
Tiffany 16, girl, friendly, but judgemental--doesn't give people a chance.	—	—	16, girl, friendly, but judgemental--doesn't give people a chance.
Phillip 16, negative and rude, does not see anything positive in anything except for things he wants to do.	male	—	16, negative and rude, does not see anything positive in anything except for things he wants to do.
Melanie 18, very nice girl, listens and understands everyone, can usually get along with anyone.	—	—	18, very nice girl, listens and understands everyone, can usually get along with anyone.
Darren 17, shy boy, follows a crowd, afraid of being rejected by others, tried to act "cool".	—	—	17, shy boy, follows a crowd, afraid of being rejected by others, tried to act "cool".
Julie 28, leader, adult in charge.	—	—	28, leader, adult in charge.
Arianne 18, small, mentally handicapped girl, has Down Syndrome.	—	—	18, small, mentally handicapped girl, has Down Syndrome.