THE LEGEND OF THE FLOWER

THE LEGEND OF THE FLOWER

PURPOSE

To gently remind residents and performers that our greatest value is found in God—not possessions. Giving His Love and Truth to Others.

CAST (4–6 ACTORS)

• NARRATOR (Can also be SELLER and FRIEND)
• ALADDIN
• JASMINE
• GENIE
• SELLER
• FRIEND

VOLUNTEER BASICS

• Speak slowly and clearly
• Use warm eye contact and gentle smiles
• Keep movements to the minimum when not speaking.
• Pause often—silence is okay
• Focus on connection, not performance

PROPS AND SET-UP

• Set 2 chairs + small table
• Place lamp on table
• Prepare basket of flowers (off to the side)
• Money to pay Seller
• Plastic coins
• Bible
• Check music volume (very low, optional)

FLOWER SHARING:

• Basket Bin of Flowers Set Up in Front
• Optional phrases:
  • “God loves you.”
  • “You matter.”
  • “Thank you for being here.”

MUSIC: Instrumental “Arabian Nights”

Narrator enters slowly and pauses center stage. Make eye contact with residents. Smile gently. Allow time for the room to settle.

NARRATOR (center stage, calm and warm):
Welcome to The Legend of the Flower. This is a simple story about searching for happiness—and discovering that love, faith, kindness, and Truth is what really matters.

SCENE 1: ALADDIN’S HOME

SETTING

Two chairs and a small table.

Movements are unhurried. Actors remain facing the audience.

SELLER (enters slowly, friendly tone, holding lamp at chest level so residents can see it clearly):
Good afternoon! I’ve traveled a long way and brought just a few special items. (Seller may gently walk closer to the front row, showing the lamp.)

ALADDIN (curious, leaning forward): What’s that lamp?

SELLER: An old lamp—nothing fancy. But sometimes the simplest things hold surprises. (Shrugs lightly and smiles.)

JASMINE (gentle, reflective): Isn’t that true?

ALADDIN: (The lamp catches his attention.) How much for the lamp?

SELLER: Just a dollar. (Nods Kindly.)

ALADDIN: One dollar! Here you go. (Gives Seller money.)

Seller Exits.

(Brings lamp back to table.) What do you think? Not a bad lamp for a dollar!

JASMINE: (Ignoring the lamp. Looking at audience.) Aladdin, do you ever feel like people spend their lives chasing things—but still feel empty?

ALADDIN: Yes. I think many people feel that way. (Pause. Admitting.) I sometimes feel that way.

FRIEND: (enters cheerfully): What’s the lamp for?

ALADDIN: I bought it for one dollar! It just needs a little cleaning. (Aladdin rubs the lamp slowly and deliberately, holding it outward so residents can see.)

GENIE APPEARS
Genie enters with gentle enthusiasm—A welcoming smile is key.

GENIE: Well hello there. You’ve awakened me.

ALADDIN: Who are you?

GENIE: I’m the Genie. I offer two wishes—but wisdom matters more than wishes. (Genie places a hand over heart when saying “wisdom.”)

FRIEND: Two wishes!? Aladdin, wish for money!

GENIE (kind but serious): Money can make life easier—but it doesn’t make life meaningful. (Genie slowly shakes head “no,” then opens hands outward.)

ALADDIN: Still… I want to try.

Genie gently tosses a few coins into Aladdin’s hands (or mimes it clearly).

ALADDIN (looking at coins): WOW! I feel important now.

JASMINE: Importance doesn’t come from what we own. It comes from who we are. (Places a hand on Aladdin’s arm.)

FRIEND: (Speak while exiting.) Come on, Aladdin. Can you imagine what we can do with all that money?!…

All exit calmly as the scene transitions.

SCENE 2: LATER

Aladdin sits, shoulders slightly slumped. Coins are gone.

ALADDIN: The money didn’t last. And neither did the happiness.

JASMINE: I guess things don’t fill the heart.

ALADDIN (looking upward, calling loudly.): Okay Genie! Genie… what really matters? (Pause.) He’s not answering. (Head bowed.)

FRIEND: Here Aladdin. (Hands Aladdin the lamp.) Rub the lamp, and see if the Genie appears.

GENIE: (Steps forward calmly, standing slightly higher and more centered.) You called!

ALADDIN: You were right, I spent all the money. It was great for the moment, and then…I don’t know….I felt so empty.

FRIEND: Yeah! He has one wish left, right?

GENIE: Yes—one more wish.

ALADDIN: My money was quickly gone. I want something that will last.

FRIEND: Aladdin, wish to be king!

ALADDIN: King? Now that would make me someone important!

GENIE: I can offer you something much more valuable.

FRIEND: What could be more valuable? He would have power over all the land!

JASMINE: This Genie is wise. He gave you good advice last time when you wished for money, but it didn’t make you happy.

ALADDIN: I have a feeling that being a King would be great for a short while, but I don’t believe it would last.

FRIEND: You would have power over everybody, and you could make the rules too Aladdin.

ALADDIN: It’s just not the right choice. (Pause.) Genie, you said you could offer me something much more valuable?

GENIE: There you go, Aladdin. You are finally asking. (Takes a flower from the bin.) Give this to someone.

ALADDIN: (Gives a flower to a resident.) Thank you for being here. You matter. (Returns to center stage.) I saw their smile. That was better than all the money I spent.

GENIE: Now your learning the lesson…Giving is much better than getting. God created us to care for others. When we care for others, it brings us joy.

FRIEND: That was pretty cool.

JASMINE: Now that is what I have wanted to do.

GENIE: Go ahead, give it a try. (Pointing to the flowers.)

JASMINE (offering flower): God loves you.

FRIEND (smiling, offering flower):
We’re glad you’re here.

GENIE (final line, gentle and warm): Sometimes the greatest gift is simply being present.

Jasmine and Friend pause, smile, and make eye contact. Hold the moment before exiting.

ALADDIN: (Turning toward the Genie.) My money didn’t last. I was greedy. I forgot what mattered. (Pause.) Will this joy last forever.

GENIE (firm but loving): Only if you believe and receive something that will last forever. Do you want a gift that will last forever?

ALADDIN: Believe and Receive? Forever? (Pause.) That is a long time. (Pause. Thinking deeply.) Yes, give me something that will last forever.

GENIE: (Speaks slowly. Allow pauses between phrases ( / ). Pulls out a Bible.) This is God’s Word, and it will last forever. /There is Only One TRUE KING. HIS NAME IS JESUS. /Your value comes from Him—not from money or success. / When we believe Jesus is King and He gave His life for our sins, we are loved, forgiven, and called children of God.

ALADDIN: (Pointing to the Bible.) Can I see it?

GENIE: Sure. (Gives Aladdin the Bible.)

ALADDIN: (Opens the Bible and reads. Speaks slowly. Allow pauses between phrases ( / ). ) Jesus said: “My Kingdom is not an earthly kingdom. / If it were, my followers would fight to keep me from being handed over…My Kingdom is not of this world. / Pilate said, “So You are a King? ” / Jesus responded, You say I am a King. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify the the truth. / All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true. / “What is truth.” Pilate asked.” John 18: 36-38a. / (Looking up.) I believe this is truth.

GENIE: (Takes the Bible, and opens it to a John 1:12) Good. Now read this.

ALADDIN: “To all who believe Him (Jesus) and accepted Him. He gave the right to become children of God.” John 1:12 (Pause. Thinking deeply.) Now that’s the kind of treasure that never fades.

GENIE: So Aladdin, who is the One true King?

ALADDIN: Jesus is King! (Pause. Big smile.) Thank you Genie.

GENIE: Only the Holy Spirit opened your mind to see this.

ALADDIN: I have given a flower. But that flower will soon die. I want to give what God has given me; His Word that will last forever.

GENIE: Now is your chance Aladdin. Tell everyone what you know to be true.

ALADDIN: (Hesitating.) But, I am afraid.

GENIE: (Gently.) What are you afraid of?

ALADDIN: I don’t know.

GENIE: (Takes the Bible from Aladdin, and reads Matthew 10:26-27. (Speaks slowly. Allow pauses between phrases ( / ). ) Jesus said: “Don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. / For the time is coming when everything that is covered will be revealed/ and all that is secrete will be made known to all./ What I tell you in the darkness /shout abroad when daybreak comes. / What I whisper in your ear / shout from the housetops for all to hear!” /

ALADDIN: (Steps forward centerstage, humbled. Takes a deep breath, and speaks out with all his might.) JESUS LOVES YOU. HE IS KING! (Smiles Thankfully.)

THE END

OPTIONAL SHORT PRAYER

“Dear God, thank You for Your love that never fades. Help us rest in Your peace and know the truth. You gave Your life to pay for our all our wrongs. We ask for forgiveness, and ask You today to come, and be our King. We love You. In Jesus name. Amen.”