The Clarion Call – sample script

The Cast: 8
The Set: Simple one set, very flexible
Approximate Length: 1 act, 30 min.

An Inspirational Collection of True Stories:

A series of true stories behind well known Christian missionaries. A comedy-drama profile of four great missionaries: Betty Olsen (Vietnam), William Carey (India), Gladys Aylward (China), and R. Kenneth Strachan (Latin America). Audiences are challenged to be alert for God’s personal calling.

THE CLARION CALL CAST OF CHARACTERS

(In Order of Appearance)

Mr. Clarion – Pompously pious, but salvageable

The Angel – Sent to enlighten

Betty Olsen – Missionary to Vietnam

Bill – Betty’s understanding youth pastor

William Carey – Bold missionary pioneer of India

Mr. Scoff – Critical of Carey’s ambitions

Gladys Aylward – Missionary to China

R. Kenneth Strachan – Missionary in Latin America