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| Raks Nativity December 4, 2010 Chelmsford Center for the Arts, Chelmsford, MA Mary of Nazareth greets the morning Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary showing Anne, her mother, the gorgeous morning. Anne played by Najmat Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary finds a white veil in the laundry, and dreams of her wedding to Joseph. Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary "playing" bride Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary is praying at night, when the Angel Gabriel appears. Angel Gabriel played by Bardriya al-Badi Photo by Najmat |
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| Raks Nativity Angel Gabriel tells Mary that she is "blessed among women." Photo by Najmat |
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| Raks Nativity Mary is uncertain that she can take on the responsibility. Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary accepts the responsibility. Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary and Joseph head to Bethlehem. Joseph is played by Alaric Hartmann Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity The playful horse tries to run away, but Mary reigns it back. Horse played by Nepenthe Ahlam and Jemileh Nour Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary is enticed by fabric merchants. Fabric merchants played by Anahit Karyan and Alizah Afet Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary and Joseph plead with a cranky inkeeper to let them in for the night. Cranky inkeeper played by Qatar Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity A Tea Seller tries to entice Mary and Joseph. Tea Seller played by Aurel Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity The Tea Seller tries to impress the couple. Photo by Allison Perkel |
A kind innkeeper allows Mary and Joseph to stay in her manger.
As the baby Jesus is born, a bright star appears in the sky. The star sears as a guide for the Three Magi, who follow the star to find the newborn.
The Angel Gabriel appears to shepherds, telling them about the child who will bring peace to the world. The shepherds tell the villagers of Bethlehem about the newborn.
The Little Drummer Boy is searching for the perfect give, and realizes that he can play the drum for the young King.
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| Raks Nativity Mary and Joseph are sitting in the manger, with the Angel Gabriel looking on. Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary presents the baby Jesus. Photo by Najmat |
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| Raks Nativity The Three Magi present their gifts. The Three Magi are played by Maia Selene, Alizah Afet, and Qamar Photo by Najmat |
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| Raks Nativity The Magi, Shepherds, and Villages present their gifts. Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity The Little Drummer Boy and his troupe enter the manger. The Little Drummer Boy and Troupe played by Johara and the Snake Dance Company Photo by Allison Perkel |
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| Raks Nativity Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Photo by Najmat |
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| Raks Nativity The Little Drummer Boy performs a solo for the baby. Photo by Allison Perkel |
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