Samson – Christian Musical for Kids and Teens
Samson is the musical story of the strongest man in the Bible, who had the worst “Bad Hair Day” in history!
DIGITAL PRODUCTS DETAILS
Samson
Both the Standard and Small Choir license options grant you:
ALL digital products for this musical:
- Choral Book (Singer’s Edition) View Details
- Director's Edition Book View Details
- Listening CD View Details
- Accompaniment Stereo CD and Split Track CD View Details
- Performance DVD Streaming Access View Details
Note: Audio files for the CDs are in ZIP archive folders. PC users can use the built-in Windows functionality or third-party software like 7-Zip to unzip the archives. Mac users can simply double-click the zip file to extract its contents using the native Archive Utility. Step-by-step instructions are included in these ZIP folders to help you install and use the CD burning software needed to create physical CDs from the downloaded files. As an alternative, there are also individual MP3 files for each track.
View Important CD Burning and Playback Instructions
Note: If you have previously purchased and performed under a small license, but your choir now requires a standard license, you may purchase an upgrade license.
Please call us! (916) 428-2056 (Land line, no texts)
Optional Addons:
Non-Commercial Video Recording License
This optional add-on grants you a limited license to record your performance(s) of this musical for personal use only. See Product Details
Commercial Video Recording License
This optional add-on grants you a limited license to record your performance(s) of this musical and sell copies of the recording(s) to choir members and their families and audience members physically present at the performance. See Product Details
PHYSICAL PRODUCTS
For more info or to purchase physical products for this musical, Call Us! (916) 428-2056 (land line, no texts)
Director’s Book $16.50
Choral Book (Singer’s Edition) $6.75
Listening CD $16.00
Performance DVD $30.00
Accompaniment Stereo and Split Track CD $110.00
10 CD box (in envelopes) ($6.50 ea) $65.00
25 CD box (in envelopes) ($5.50 ea) $137.50
Poster 8 pack (full color with 4 empty lines) $30.00
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Samson is the musical story of the strongest man in the Bible, who had the worst “Bad Hair Day” in history. With an exceptionally clever script, Samson has lots of humor and is packed full of spiritual lessons. The most valuable lesson learned is that we should never turn our back on God or he may take away our greatest strength. He can restore us though, if we seek Him again. Ten catchy original songs fully orchestrated using live brass and woodwinds displays an incredible array of musical styles.
This musical was in the top three best selling Children’s musicals in the country when it was first published. Memorable songs like “Samson’s Deeds”, “Great Things for God” and “Don’t it Make You Wanna Praise Him?” are a delightful blend to make “Samson” a perfect production! Many have asked “how can you possibly tell the story of Samson with a kid’s musical?” Come and find out for yourself and be utterly astounded!
God promises a childless couple they will give birth to a Hebrew Hero, who will clobber their enemies, the Philistines. So Samson is tricked by Delilah, an enemy spy, and locked up. A prisoner in a Philistine jail, Samson finally prays for the strength to "Bring Down the House" on his captors.
Samson
This is no everyday kids' musical! It's full of outrageous characters, extraordinarily humorous and witty interactions, and unforgettable lines that captivate audiences of all ages. The songs are truly memorable—you’ll catch yourself humming them long after! Kids love singing Rainwater songs and learn them in no time. Styles range from traditional, rock, vaudeville, jazz, to whimsical delights.
Bring joy, laughter, and meaningful moments to your church choir, school group, or community with this extraordinary Rainwater musical. Our hilarious cast of lovable misfits delights kids and adults alike with their zany antics and clever humor. Yet deeper still shines something truly special—heartwarming biblical truths and the powerful message of salvation in Christ.
Embark on an exhilarating journey exploring faith, friendship, and redemption through these exceptionally catchy songs and captivating storytelling.
The people you invite to come will enjoy the experience, and the message of God's love will be planted in their hearts as well!
Perfect for:
Church choirs looking for fresh, fun ideas
School groups seeking creative outreach events
Community organizations wanting to bring people together
Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to share God's love and make a lasting impact!
PRODUCT DETAILS
Performance time: Approx. 45 minutes
For Ages: 6-18
Speaking Parts: 18
Soloists: Samson, Delilah, Mom.
Costumes:
Choir: Since the choir is a modern day kids choir and is the audience to the story, no costumes should be used. What would work the best is:
(1) T-shirts that are uniform for each child. COntact us about Samson shirts that have the picture as it is shown on the front cover of the book. All of the text is eliminated except the title, “Samson.” Prices will vary depending upon the quantity, but they are reasonably priced.
(2) Varied solid colored T-shirts; royal blue, Kelly green, pink, bright yellow and purple are a great combination. These could be combined with blue denim shorts or pants and white or blue shoes. Girls should wear colorful ribbons and bows in their hair.
Standard biblical costumes for bible characters
Flower Petal Girls: A ready-made leotard is decorated with petal-shaped sheer nylon strips edged with a Serger machine finish.
Delilah: A harem outfit
Director: A blouse or turtleneck, vest, knickers, plaid kneesocks and a jockey cap.
Soldiers: Armor
Narrator: White long-sleeved blouse and black slacks. A hat that drapes over the back and ties at the neck.
Angel: Angel outfit with long sleeves and angel wings.
ACTOR'S PROPS
Narrator: A book to hold during the first song.
Director: A music stand and a conductor’s baton.
Angel: A loose halo that sits on top of his (or her) head that will sit on the forehead above the eyebrows. A doll wrapped up in a blanket. The angel presents this baby to Mom and Dad during the narration that refers to this.
Mom: A chair or small stool. A small rolling pin or wooden spoon to shake at Samson. Granny glasses and a grey Grandma wig to wear once Samson is grown up. Optional - something to knit while sitting.
Dad: Optional - A scroll to roll back and forth to check the Angel’s prophesies. A Grandpa wig.
Samson: A wig that doesn’t look feminine. To accomplish this, sew two short wigs together and tie a rope around the front of the forehead. A drink tray with plastic glasses taped to it. Sunglasses - you know when he needs to wear them!
Delilah: Most of Delilah’s props can be brought in by the Soldiers or are already in place in a pre-set scene. First is a table. On the table is a soft rope with seven cords of a rope tied together long enough to tie around Samson’s wrists. A new (non abrasive) soft rope long enough to tie around Samson’s arms and chest a few times. A loom (see video for help on how to make a simple loom). An electric razor. A chair or stool to sit on in front of the table.
Shiloh: A rope tied cloth bag of coins to bring to Delilah.
Rulers, Soldiers and Delilah: Umbrellas. They should lay behind the pillars, and each character should know where to find one when the pillars fall. You may wish to have every other person have one.
Flower Petal Chorus Dancers: Baskets with flower petals or cut cloth (works best) petals to throw in the first song.
OTHER PROPS:
Two pillars. Foam stones (rocks or bricks) to sit on top of a Styrofoam top that extends over the pillars.
SETS:
No sets are needed. However, if you wish to create them, suggestions are given in the script at the beginning of each new scene. To get a more vivid idea of all the props and sets, the video gives a comprehensive look and guide on how to create and find all of them.
Stage is set with two four-sided flats, the size of refrigerator cartons. These cartons enable us to change scenes swiftly, as they are painted to represent each locale. The first panel on each of the two cartons is decorated with cartoon-like flowers and animals, all smiling very sweetly, as if we landed in “Toon-land.”
Example stage setup: This sample image shows one possible way to stage the musical. Use it as a visual reference and adapt it to fit your available space, cast size, and production needs.
Samson
Music by Eric Rainwater
Arranged by Phil Shackleton
Lyrics by Eric Rainwater and Fred Judkins
Vocal Arrangements by Eric Rainwater
Script by Fred Judkins
Cover Art by Ken Spengler
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Biblical Characters:
Samson -- Old Testament Strongman, Nazarite, and Judge
Delilah -- Samson's girlfriend, a secret Philistine spy
Samson's Mom and Dad -- Faithful Israelite believers
The Angel of the Lord -- Sometimes a little overworked...
Philistine Rulers 1, 2, & 3 -- Plot Hatchers against Sammy
Philistine Soldiers (As many as you wish) -- Bad guys fighting against Israel
Shiloh -- A small Hebrew slave boy
The Sunday School Chorus:
Chorus Director
Chorus Narrator
Chorus Kids 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 -- Kids with great one-liners
Sunday School "Flower Petal" Chorus Dancers
And Finally:
The Philistine "god" Dagon -- A non-speaking part
VIDEO PREVIEW
COMING SOON
SONG PREVIEWS
Samson
ALL SONGS PREVIEW
The Pretty Story of Samson
Great Things for God
The 'Ite' Song
Don't It Make Ya Wanna Praise Him?
Samson's Deeds
The Riddle
Look Out Samson
Samson & Delilah
Forgive Me Lord
God Brings Down The House
INDIVIDUAL SONG PREVIEWS
The Pretty Story of Samson
Great Things for God
The 'Ite' Song
Don't It Make Ya Wanna Praise Him?
Samson's Deeds
The Riddle
Look Out Samson
Samson & Delilah
Forgive Me Lord
God Brings Down The House
Samson – Christian Musical for Kids and Teens
Samson is the musical story of the strongest man in the Bible, who had the worst “Bad Hair Day” in history!
DIGITAL PRODUCTS DETAILS
Samson
Both the Standard and Small Choir license options grant you:
ALL digital products for this musical:
- Choral Book (Singer’s Edition) View Details
- Director's Edition Book View Details
- Listening CD View Details
- Accompaniment Stereo CD and Split Track CD View Details
- Performance DVD Streaming Access View Details
Note: Audio files for the CDs are in ZIP archive folders. PC users can use the built-in Windows functionality or third-party software like 7-Zip to unzip the archives. Mac users can simply double-click the zip file to extract its contents using the native Archive Utility. Step-by-step instructions are included in these ZIP folders to help you install and use the CD burning software needed to create physical CDs from the downloaded files. As an alternative, there are also individual MP3 files for each track.
View Important CD Burning and Playback Instructions
Note: If you have previously purchased and performed under a small license, but your choir now requires a standard license, you may purchase an upgrade license.
Please call us! (916) 428-2056 (Land line, no texts)
Optional Addons:
Non-Commercial Video Recording License
This optional add-on grants you a limited license to record your performance(s) of this musical for personal use only. See Product Details
Commercial Video Recording License
This optional add-on grants you a limited license to record your performance(s) of this musical and sell copies of the recording(s) to choir members and their families and audience members physically present at the performance. See Product Details
PHYSICAL PRODUCTS
For more info or to purchase physical products for this musical, Call Us! (916) 428-2056 (land line, no texts)
Director’s Book $16.50
Choral Book (Singer’s Edition) $6.75
Listening CD $16.00
Performance DVD $30.00
Accompaniment Stereo and Split Track CD $110.00
10 CD box (in envelopes) ($6.50 ea) $65.00
25 CD box (in envelopes) ($5.50 ea) $137.50
Poster 8 pack (full color with 4 empty lines) $30.00
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Summary:
Samson is the musical story of the strongest man in the Bible, who had the worst “Bad Hair Day” in history. With an exceptionally clever script, Samson has lots of humor and is packed full of spiritual lessons. The most valuable lesson learned is that we should never turn our back on God or he may take away our greatest strength. He can restore us though, if we seek Him again. Ten catchy original songs fully orchestrated using live brass and woodwinds displays an incredible array of musical styles.
This musical was in the top three best selling Children’s musicals in the country when it was first published. Memorable songs like “Samson’s Deeds”, “Great Things for God” and “Don’t it Make You Wanna Praise Him?” are a delightful blend to make “Samson” a perfect production! Many have asked “how can you possibly tell the story of Samson with a kid’s musical?” Come and find out for yourself and be utterly astounded!
God promises a childless couple they will give birth to a Hebrew Hero, who will clobber their enemies, the Philistines. So Samson is tricked by Delilah, an enemy spy, and locked up. A prisoner in a Philistine jail, Samson finally prays for the strength to "Bring Down the House" on his captors.
Samson
This is no everyday kids' musical! It's full of outrageous characters, extraordinarily humorous and witty interactions, and unforgettable lines that captivate audiences of all ages. The songs are truly memorable—you’ll catch yourself humming them long after! Kids love singing Rainwater songs and learn them in no time. Styles range from traditional, rock, vaudeville, jazz, to whimsical delights.
Bring joy, laughter, and meaningful moments to your church choir, school group, or community with this extraordinary Rainwater musical. Our hilarious cast of lovable misfits delights kids and adults alike with their zany antics and clever humor. Yet deeper still shines something truly special—heartwarming biblical truths and the powerful message of salvation in Christ.
Embark on an exhilarating journey exploring faith, friendship, and redemption through these exceptionally catchy songs and captivating storytelling.
The people you invite to come will enjoy the experience, and the message of God's love will be planted in their hearts as well!
Perfect for:
Church choirs looking for fresh, fun ideas
School groups seeking creative outreach events
Community organizations wanting to bring people together
Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to share God's love and make a lasting impact!
PRODUCT DETAILS
Performance time: Approx. 45 minutes
For Ages: 6-18
Speaking Parts: 18
Soloists: Samson, Delilah, Mom.
Costumes:
Choir: Since the choir is a modern day kids choir and is the audience to the story, no costumes should be used. What would work the best is:
(1) T-shirts that are uniform for each child. COntact us about Samson shirts that have the picture as it is shown on the front cover of the book. All of the text is eliminated except the title, “Samson.” Prices will vary depending upon the quantity, but they are reasonably priced.
(2) Varied solid colored T-shirts; royal blue, Kelly green, pink, bright yellow and purple are a great combination. These could be combined with blue denim shorts or pants and white or blue shoes. Girls should wear colorful ribbons and bows in their hair.
Standard biblical costumes for bible characters
Flower Petal Girls: A ready-made leotard is decorated with petal-shaped sheer nylon strips edged with a Serger machine finish.
Delilah: A harem outfit
Director: A blouse or turtleneck, vest, knickers, plaid kneesocks and a jockey cap.
Soldiers: Armor
Narrator: White long-sleeved blouse and black slacks. A hat that drapes over the back and ties at the neck.
Angel: Angel outfit with long sleeves and angel wings.
ACTOR'S PROPS
Narrator: A book to hold during the first song.
Director: A music stand and a conductor’s baton.
Angel: A loose halo that sits on top of his (or her) head that will sit on the forehead above the eyebrows. A doll wrapped up in a blanket. The angel presents this baby to Mom and Dad during the narration that refers to this.
Mom: A chair or small stool. A small rolling pin or wooden spoon to shake at Samson. Granny glasses and a grey Grandma wig to wear once Samson is grown up. Optional - something to knit while sitting.
Dad: Optional - A scroll to roll back and forth to check the Angel’s prophesies. A Grandpa wig.
Samson: A wig that doesn’t look feminine. To accomplish this, sew two short wigs together and tie a rope around the front of the forehead. A drink tray with plastic glasses taped to it. Sunglasses - you know when he needs to wear them!
Delilah: Most of Delilah’s props can be brought in by the Soldiers or are already in place in a pre-set scene. First is a table. On the table is a soft rope with seven cords of a rope tied together long enough to tie around Samson’s wrists. A new (non abrasive) soft rope long enough to tie around Samson’s arms and chest a few times. A loom (see video for help on how to make a simple loom). An electric razor. A chair or stool to sit on in front of the table.
Shiloh: A rope tied cloth bag of coins to bring to Delilah.
Rulers, Soldiers and Delilah: Umbrellas. They should lay behind the pillars, and each character should know where to find one when the pillars fall. You may wish to have every other person have one.
Flower Petal Chorus Dancers: Baskets with flower petals or cut cloth (works best) petals to throw in the first song.
OTHER PROPS:
Two pillars. Foam stones (rocks or bricks) to sit on top of a Styrofoam top that extends over the pillars.
SETS:
No sets are needed. However, if you wish to create them, suggestions are given in the script at the beginning of each new scene. To get a more vivid idea of all the props and sets, the video gives a comprehensive look and guide on how to create and find all of them.
Stage is set with two four-sided flats, the size of refrigerator cartons. These cartons enable us to change scenes swiftly, as they are painted to represent each locale. The first panel on each of the two cartons is decorated with cartoon-like flowers and animals, all smiling very sweetly, as if we landed in “Toon-land.”
Example stage setup: This sample image shows one possible way to stage the musical. Use it as a visual reference and adapt it to fit your available space, cast size, and production needs.
Samson
Music by Eric Rainwater
Arranged by Phil Shackleton
Lyrics by Eric Rainwater and Fred Judkins
Vocal Arrangements by Eric Rainwater
Script by Fred Judkins
Cover Art by Ken Spengler
CAST OF CHARACTERS
Biblical Characters:
Samson -- Old Testament Strongman, Nazarite, and Judge
Delilah -- Samson's girlfriend, a secret Philistine spy
Samson's Mom and Dad -- Faithful Israelite believers
The Angel of the Lord -- Sometimes a little overworked...
Philistine Rulers 1, 2, & 3 -- Plot Hatchers against Sammy
Philistine Soldiers (As many as you wish) -- Bad guys fighting against Israel
Shiloh -- A small Hebrew slave boy
The Sunday School Chorus:
Chorus Director
Chorus Narrator
Chorus Kids 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 -- Kids with great one-liners
Sunday School "Flower Petal" Chorus Dancers
And Finally:
The Philistine "god" Dagon -- A non-speaking part