CHOIR is standing in the corner The play begins when the three
young people enter from the back, down the center aisle. The boy
is carrying a box containing Christmas ornaments and a They are
talking to each other about the box as they proceed toward the
stage - ad lib. When they reach the table [stage left] they
place the box on the table concealing a script if needed. Sonia:
Basil, I wonder what's in this old box? Mom has had this in the
attic for a long time. Basil: I can't imagine what could be in
it that we could use; that stuff must be "ancient" by now! Mary:
Do you think it's something from the olden days when Mom was a
[She peers into the box & sits down to look closer.] Basil:
Mary, I just said so, didn't I? Sonia: You two are being silly.
Mom isn't "that old"! And besides, we're supposed to empty the
box and set up what's inside. So let's get to work! They take
turns reaching into the box & pulling things out. Basil reaches
into the box & pulls out an icon of a man. Basil: Hey, does
anybody know who