Shadow of the Almighty - Script

- Reproducible script for your cast and crew

- Includes vocal scores for all musical numbers

Accompaniment tracks for this production can also be purchased below.

This product will be delivered immediately after purchase as a digital download. You will be able to print as many copies as you have purchased. Please purchase as many copies as you will need for your cast and crew (minimum of 15 is required).

Synopsis: 

Shadow of the Almighty is a powerful, faith-centered stage musical based on the true events surrounding Jim Elliot, Pete Fleming, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, and Roger Youderian—five young missionaries who answered God’s call to reach the unreached Waodani people of Ecuador in the 1950s.

Told through an intimate blend of dialogue, original songs, hymns, and real journal excerpts, the story weaves together the journeys of these men and the women who stood beside them—Betty Elliot, Olive Fleming, Marj Saint, Barb Youderian, and Marilou McCully. As dreams are formed, relationships tested, and sacrifices made, the audience is invited into a deeply human story of love, obedience, and unwavering faith.

The first act follows the calling, preparation, and arrival of the missionaries in Ecuador, highlighting the tension between personal desires and radical obedience to God. The second act brings the story to its heartbreaking climax as the men attempt peaceful contact with the Waodani—and then follows the extraordinary aftermath, where grief gives way to forgiveness, perseverance, and an open door for the gospel.

Rather than ending in tragedy, Shadow of the Almighty powerfully proclaims hope: that God’s purposes are never thwarted, and that faithfulness can echo far beyond a single lifetime. The story culminates in the courageous decision of those left behind to continue the mission—living proof that “the will of God is always best.”

With a flexible cast, strong roles for both men and women, and music that ranges from reflective solos to rich ensemble moments, Shadow of the Almighty is ideal for churches, schools, Christian theater programs, and community productions seeking a meaningful, challenging, and deeply worshipful theatrical experience.

Includes 8 musical numbers

Script by Zac Whiting 
Original Music by Adam Davis

Cast Size: 13 named roles with potential for extras
Runtime: approximately. 90-100 minutes
Ages: High School, College, Adults (or intergenerational casts)