Casting

Joseph's wife and Jesus's mother. Bewildered by her situation, she eventually learns to embrace the experience and becomes a truly caring mother.

Mary's loving husband. He is a dependable man and honest carpenter with a buoyant mood that cuts across the atmosphere. When he learns Mary is pregnant, he becomes extremely conflicted about his own role in the situation.

An angel sent by God to bless Mary with the annunciation. Omnipresent, wise, and caring, he often serves as a voice of conscience for the characters.

An elderly man and self-proclaimed "King of the Jews." A pompous, majestic, ruthless man who is insistent on maintaining the order and peace in Judea by any means necessary.

King Herod's right-hand man. Follows his ruler's orders, although he believes the story of the three wise men.

A Persian wise man and astrologer. He travels to see the baby Jesus. The leader of the trio, he is an intelligent, witty, and authoritative figure.

A Persian wise man and astrologer. He travels to see the baby Jesus. Intelligent, logical, witty.

A Persian wise man and astrologer. He travels to see the baby Jesus. Intelligent, logical, witty.

A shepherd in Bethlehem. The youngest of the group, he is a happy-go-lucky practical joker.

A shepherd in Bethlehem. He takes himself very seriously and strongly disapproves of Gib's joking.

A shepherd in Bethlehem. The elder of the group, he is a cowardly philosopher who harks back to the old days.

An elderly man at the temple who blesses the baby Jesus. Extremely devout and honest, defending Jesus to his death.

Gives Joseph and Mary a room in the stable. She is focused on her business and not angering the Romans, but has a sympathetic side.

Herod's Spies; Soldiers; Courtiers; Sheep; Travelers; Acolytes