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.

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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