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   A Play About Jesus' Last Supper -- From the Viewpoint of the Women Who Served Him

Not Your Typical Last Supper Play

Imagine your congregation settling into their seats on Maundy Thursday. They've come to many such Maundy Thursday Services. Perhaps one year they saw the Last Supper reenacted, perhaps another year there was a moving sermon and a foot-washing ceremony. However, THIS year they are in for something completely different. Beneath the Upper Room (BTUR) is the story of the Last Supper from a new point of view, a new perspective.

Valley Center, KS 2010
Valley Center, KS - 2010

Ft Dodge, IA - 2006

A New Perspective

BENEATH THE UPPER ROOM tells the story of Jesus' Last Supper--but from the vantage point of the women serving the Lord's meal. All the action takes place in the kitchen area that lies beneath the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples are meeting. It's about Jesus and the women: We hear the hopes and dreams of the women as they prepare the meal, and we hear their unique analysis of what's going on in the Upper Room as each returns from serving their respective part of the Seder Meal to Jesus and His disciples. Their concerns are really no different than ours today, but tying them into the events surrounding Jesus' Passion gives us a new perspective on what took place 2000 years ago--and possibly a new perspective on our lives and our Faith today.

Spreading Like Wildfire

Since its first production in 2006, BTUR has been presented at almost 100 churches all across the country. With no advertising, the show's popularity has spread via word-of-mouth, the number of productions steadily increasing. This year, we decided to contact churches via email to let them know how easily they can present this unique short play to their congregation.

Bristol, IN - 2011

Orange Park, FL - 2010
Simple Script Requirements

Most churches have an abundance of women who would like to participate in a play-- but most plays (especially Last Supper plays) are written for a majority of men actors. This is another area where BTUR is unique. The 30-minute play calls for a cast of 10 Women, 3 Men, 3 Children, and your Pastor. The setting is a bare stage with 3 tables-- and most churches have access to biblical period tunics and robes (oftentimes used for Christmas pageants). We have endeavored to make producing BENEATH THE UPPER ROOM as easy as possible. One low fee ($50) covers the rental of the CD and performance royalty for up to 3 performances. The 30-minute show (one hour, if communion is served to your congregation) can be rehearsed in as little as 6 weeks, meeting twice per week for an hour. There is lots of helpful information on our website. Order your perusal script ($5 plus shipping) today.

Production Packet

To make it as easy as possible, we have compiled a collection of files-- everything you need to successfully produce the play-- that can be easily downloaded. One fee ($50 download/$65 CD) covers performance royalty, rehearsal materials and LOTS of helpful tips, hints and notes from the playwright, Kevin M Reese. You even get his home phone and email address so you can contact him directly if you have any questions. He loves to visit with people about the show!

Forest Chapel, AL - 2010

Valley Center, KS - 2010
Complete Maundy Thursday Service

There is even a complete Communion service text included so that you can have a complete Maundy Thursday worship service. Don't worry-- the Communion text is only suggested. Your Pastor may elect to use our suggested text-- or s/he can provide his/her own.

The really unique thing about the script is that we have developed a Performance Packet that makes it so easy. It contains:

Actors Scripts (you're given permission to print off as many copies as you need for your actors).

A special Director's Script (full of the Playwright's his notes, lists, suggestions and very interesting footnotes about the development of the script).

Sample Audition Forms and Performance Programs that you can adapt for your own use.

Preshow PowerPoint presentation template that you can easily adapt for your performance

Suggested preshow music.

Example Communion Service and Benediction texts that can be given by your Pastor.

Optional Communion Service- you may serve your congregation communion at the same time it is being served during the play.

Complete video of the original performance, letting you see how all the pieces come together.

Special Director's Page on our website chock full of the most up-to-the-minute information, tips, and suggestions directly from the playwright.

Direct access to playwright Kevin M Reese to answer any questions (his personal email and phone number).

Order a Perusal Script Today!

Just click on the link below and you will be taken to our official website where you can order a perusal (reading) copy of the script. Our website is chock-full of helpful information about the show.   Because of the nature of performance licensing, please be sure you have read the script before you order the production materials as there are no refunds on performance licenses.
ORDER READING SCRIPT | VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Maundy Thursday 2012: April 5

Playwright, Kevin M Reese greeting folks at our Exhibitor's Booth at Kansas West United Methodist Church Annual Conference (2011)

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Looking for a FRESH idea for your Maundy Thursday Service? If you are having trouble reading this email, view the Web Version.
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A Play About Jesus' Last Supper -- From the Viewpoint of the Women Who Served Him
Not Your Typical Last Supper Play Imagine your congregation settling into their seats on Maundy Thursday. They've come to many such Maundy Thursday Services. Perhaps one year they saw the Last Supper reenacted, perhaps another year there was a moving sermon and a foot-washing ceremony. However, THIS year they are in for something completely different. Beneath the Upper Room (BTUR) is the story of the Last Supper from a new point of view, a new perspective.		Valley Center, KS - 2010
Ft Dodge, IA - 2006	A New Perspective BENEATH THE UPPER ROOM tells the story of Jesus' Last Supper--but from the vantage point of the women serving the Lord's meal. All the action takes place in the kitchen area that lies beneath the Upper Room where Jesus and his disciples are meeting. It's about Jesus and the women: We hear the hopes and dreams of the women as they prepare the meal, and we hear their unique analysis of what's going on in the Upper Room as each returns from serving their respective part of the Seder Meal to Jesus and His disciples. Their concerns are really no different than ours today, but tying them into the events surrounding Jesus' Passion gives us a new perspective on what took place 2000 years ago--and possibly a new perspective on our lives and our Faith today.
Spreading Like Wildfire Since its first production in 2006, BTUR has been presented at almost 100 churches all across the country. With no advertising, the show's popularity has spread via word-of-mouth, the number of productions steadily increasing. This year, we decided to contact churches via email to let them know how easily they can present this unique short play to their congregation.		Bristol, IN - 2011
Orange Park, FL - 2010	Simple Script Requirements Most churches have an abundance of women who would like to participate in a play-- but most plays (especially Last Supper plays) are written for a majority of men actors. This is another area where BTUR is unique. The 30-minute play calls for a cast of 10 Women, 3 Men, 3 Children, and your Pastor. The setting is a bare stage with 3 tables-- and most churches have access to biblical period tunics and robes (oftentimes used for Christmas pageants). We have endeavored to make producing BENEATH THE UPPER ROOM as easy as possible. One low fee ($50) covers the rental of the CD and performance royalty for up to 3 performances. The 30-minute show (one hour, if communion is served to your congregation) can be rehearsed in as little as 6 weeks, meeting twice per week for an hour. There is lots of helpful information on our website. Order your perusal script ($5 plus shipping) today.
Production Packet To make it as easy as possible, we have compiled a collection of files-- everything you need to successfully produce the play-- that can be easily downloaded. One fee ($50 download/$65 CD) covers performance royalty, rehearsal materials and LOTS of helpful tips, hints and notes from the playwright, Kevin M Reese. You even get his home phone and email address so you can contact him directly if you have any questions. He loves to visit with people about the show!		Forest Chapel, AL - 2010
Valley Center, KS - 2010	Complete Maundy Thursday Service There is even a complete Communion service text included so that you can have a complete Maundy Thursday worship service. Don't worry-- the Communion text is only suggested. Your Pastor may elect to use our suggested text-- or s/he can provide his/her own.
The really unique thing about the script is that we have developed a Performance Packet that makes it so easy. It contains: Actors Scripts (you're given permission to print off as many copies as you need for your actors). A special Director's Script (full of the Playwright's his notes, lists, suggestions and very interesting footnotes about the development of the script). Sample Audition Forms and Performance Programs that you can adapt for your own use. Preshow PowerPoint presentation template that you can easily adapt for your performance Suggested preshow music. Example Communion Service and Benediction texts that can be given by your Pastor. Optional Communion Service- you may serve your congregation communion at the same time it is being served during the play. Complete video of the original performance, letting you see how all the pieces come together. Special Director's Page on our website chock full of the most up-to-the-minute information, tips, and suggestions directly from the playwright. Direct access to playwright Kevin M Reese to answer any questions (his personal email and phone number). Order a Perusal Script Today! Just click on the link below and you will be taken to our official website where you can order a perusal (reading) copy of the script. Our website is chock-full of helpful information about the show. Because of the nature of performance licensing, please be sure you have read the script before you order the production materials as there are no refunds on performance licenses. ORDER READING SCRIPT \| VISIT OUR WEBSITE Maundy Thursday 2012: April 5 Playwright, Kevin M Reese greeting folks at our Exhibitor's Booth at Kansas West United Methodist Church Annual Conference (2011)

Email Admin Center This email is a service of KMR Scripts. This email was sent as an advertisement for the Kevin M Reese play, BENEATH THE UPPER ROOM. Your email address was obtained by visiting your church website-not from a purchased list. We promise to be a good steward of your email address (we will not sell, loan, or otherwise let anyone outside our company obtain your address). Should you no longer wish to receive these messages please reply to this email with "REMOVE ME" in the subject line or body of your email and it will be deleted from our files (be sure to use the same account the email was sent to-- or list the address to delete in the body of your email). To ensure delivery of this email to your inbox and to enable images to load in any future mailings, please add bur@kmrmail.com to your e-mail address book or safe senders list.
KMR Scripts - www.kmrscripts.com PO Box 220, Valley Center, KS 67147-0220 Tel: (316) 425-2556