M a t t h e w W e r e n i c h
christian - husband - father - teacher
I n c r e d i b l e S t o r i e s
Each play has been written to capture the imaginations
of the young and the young-at-heart.
Coming Soon... Nutcracked!
Sisters Clara and Fiona open a Christmas gift early, and get more than they expected - a life-size, living, breathing Nutcracker! Getting him back in his box before anyone notices will be no small task, but the true challenge will be learning that some problems can only be fixed by the Creator Himself.
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This newest play is a laugh-a-minute, and at its heart is a message for the ages. God can fix anything, because He's the one who made us!
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Length: 25-30 minutes Cast Size: 8-17
The Snow Crown
Adaline is the Princess of Yuletidia, a Christmas-loving kingdom that celebrates the season like no other. Her enchanted crown allows her to make it snow every Christmas Eve . . . but when the evil King Ironheart steals the Crown just three nights before Christmas, Adaline will need all the help she can get to save the holidays.
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This play is jam-packed with laughs, as well as a heartwarming message about how even though Christmas is a gift we don't deserve, Jesus gave it to us anyway.
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Length: 25-30 minutes Cast Size: 8-17
The House The Grinch Skipped
Kevin McWho lives in Whoville with his parents and siblings, but his family is driving him up the wall. All he wants is to have his own rules and nobody to bother him. So when his family accidentally leaves him behind as they leave for a family trip, Kevin McWho is home alone and happier than ever. That is, at least, until one notorious green Christmas-hater shows up with an intent to rob Kevin's house. Now it's time to defend the family home by whatever means necessary.
This "Home Alone" and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" mashup is sure to delight both kids and adults. Scene One is available right here so that you can take a peek inside the pages of the newest play in the Christmas Collection!
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Length: 25-30 minutes Cast Size: 8-17
Once Upon A Christmas
David and Lucy are two siblings who just can't seem to get along, but one Christmas Eve they find themselves magically sucked into an old Christmas storybook they find in the attic. Caught up in a place where classic Christmas stories live just blocks away from each other, the siblings must work their way through each of the timeless tales in an attempt to get back home. From Scrooge to Rudolph to the Grinch, the siblings begin to learn that the story they need to hear the most isn't in the magical storybook at all. It's in an entirely different book, and getting there is going to take a Christmas miracle.
Scene One is available so that you can get a good look at what's about to unfold for young David and Lucy.
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Length: 25-30 minutes Cast Size: 13-19
Scrooge B.C: Before Christmas
Scrooge is the grumpy old owner of Bethlehem's only inn. It'll take three angels and one crazy night to change his heart in time for a special guest. This comical play reminds the audience that Christmas has always been about unselfishness, thanks to the gift that started it all.
Check out Scene One here for free to get a glimpse of what your production could look like!
Length: 25-30 minutes Cast Size: 15-23
The Case of the Missing Messiah
The Savior has been foretold for centuries, but will he ever show up? Detective Dan has been hired by Jerusalem's top minds to find out where this Messiah has been hiding. This hilarious re-telling of the original Christmas story reminds us that God's gifts don't always come the way we think they should.
You can get a free look at Scene Two here before choosing to make this play your next performance!
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Length: 15-20 minutes Cast Size: 9-15
I Am Joseph
After getting engaged to a beautiful young woman, Joseph is crushed to learn that his fiance has become pregnant. And when an angel visits him to explain, Joseph's story only becomes messier and messier. This adult-oriented play focuses on how God is faithful even when we don't understand - or even see - His plan.
A look at Scene One is available right here at no cost. Check it out to see if this play is something you'd like to make happen!
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Length: 12-15 minutes Cast Size: 4
The Christmas Letter
It's the most frustrating time of the year for many families, and Mark & Sophie are right in the heart of it. But amidst the craziness of the holiday season, one little girl makes a wish that changes Christmas for her entire family. This heartwarming play teaches the importance of sharing Jesus with others.
You can find Scene One here to get a sneak preview of what could be your next big production!
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Length: 12-15 minutes Cast Size: 9