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Mark Cabaniss  \n# CAME NEAR\n\n## The Miracle and Majesty of Christmas\n\nBYToM FETTKE AND MAX LUCADO  \nAlso Available:  \n00-46521  \nChoral Book  \n00-46522  \nListening CD  \nInstruTrax CD  \n00-46523  \nBulk CDs(10-pack)  \n00-46524  \n00-46525  \nOrchestration CD-ROM  \nRehearsalTrax CDs(set of2)  \n00-46526  \nPreview Pack  \n00-46527  \n AlfredSacred  \n◎ Copyright 2018 CandelaWorks Music(ASCAP),a division ofJubilate Music Group,LLC.P.O.Box 3607,Brentwood,TN 37024  866-742-7212International Copyright Secured.All Rights Reserved.Printed in U.S.A  \n## PUBLISHER’S NOTE\n\nThis Drama Companion/Production Guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the Christmas musical,God Came Near by Tom Fettke and Max Lucado.The drama contained does not take the place of the narrationin the God Came Near choral book,but is intended to complement the narrative.Adding the dramatic portionscontained in this Guide should extend the work only by about 5-7 minutes to the existing length of 35minutes,resulting in an approximately40-42 minute total presentation.  \nEvery attempt has been made to keep the dramatization within reach of churches and schools with limitedresources.For those with greater resources and desirous of a larger production,there is ample room forimaginative staging enlargement upon the more basic staging presented here.Please know,however,that anydesired changes to the dialog requires permission from the publisher.  \nThe Drama Script contained in this Guide is fully reproducible.The publisher hereby grants non-transferrablepermission to reprint those pages for rehearsal and performance(those pages are specifically identified laterin this Guide).This permission does NOT include any portion of the God Came Near choral score forreproducing or photocopying.  \nWe wish you blessings and success in your performance of God Came Near.  \n-The Publisher  \n\n| All musicals and cantatas published by Jubilate Music Group are  \u003Cbr>protected by copyright.Staged performances of God Came Near  \u003Cbr>by churches or schools do not require a performance license  \u003Cbr>(other than the purchase of an ample number of choral scores  \u003Cbr>and desired companion products).However,performances by  \u003Cbr>churches,schools,semi-professional or professional groups  \u003Cbr>when admission is charged are subject to different licensing and  \u003Cbr>royalty stipulations,and all such groups should contact Jubilate  \u003Cbr>Music Group for details.Also,if you plan to videotape,film,or  \u003Cbr>otherwise record vour performance please contact Jubilate Music  \u003Cbr>Group (866-742-7212 or info@jubilatemusic.com)to obtain  \u003Cbr>mechanical and/or synchronization rights.   |\n| --- |\n\n## TABLE OF CONTENTS\n\nProduction Suggestions……………     …   ……  ……6Promotional Ideas ……………………………  ………………10Drama Script…………………………………  ……………………13Glossary of Theatre Term……………   …………………………16Creative Team Bios ………………  …………………………18  \nVisit www.jubilatemusic.com to review our complete catalog ofmusicals and cantatas for adults and children.  \n## ABOUT GOD CAMENEAR...\n\nIn addition to the dramatic and production suggestions offered inthis Guide,the rich narration and musical settings in God Came Nearoffer a wealth of creative options for its presentation:  \n·Add visual images projected behind the choi..either abstract,concrete,or a combination thereof.  \n·Present the work in sections during Advent,Christmas,and Epiphany.  \n·Use the work as the culmination of a church-wide(or choir-only)reading/study of Max Lucado's book God Came Near.  \n·During the narrative portions,consider using the costumedcharacters in this Guide to pantomime what is said in thenarration.For example,on page 63 of the choral score,theMagi are described as worshipping the Christ Child andbringing gifts.This can be easily pantomimed during thespoken narrative.  \nThe centuries-old Christmas story will always be fresh and alive.Itsnarrative and 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