Monologue-Based and Scene-Based Drama ~ Approx. 150-180 min

Synopsis

Told in 3 acts, this richly researched Easter play weaves the deep and often wrenching inner lives of the disciples, onlookers, and Jesus himself with the rich tapestry of Scripture that spoke of his suffering ages before it happened. Characters from Pilate to Joanna and Simon the Zealot to Simon of Cyrene draw the audience into their world as it crashes down around them . . … and somehow is made new. 

Major Characters

These are only the largest speaking roles. This show uses a large cast and will require doubling.

• YESHUA (M), 33
• SATAN
• KEFA (M), 16-30s — Simon Peter, a follower of Jesus
• YOCHANAN BAR ZAVDAI (M), 14-20S — John, son of Zebedee, a follower of Jesus
• YAKOV BAR ZAVDAI (M), 16-30s — James, son of Zebedee, a follower of Jesus
• MAGDALIT (F), 20s-40s — Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus
• YOCHANAH (F), 20s-50s — Joanna, a follower of Jesus, married to Rome-allied official
• MIRYAM, MOTHER OF YESHUA — Mary, Jesus’ mother
• YEHUDA OF KERIOTH (M), 16-30s — Judas Iscariot, a follower of Jesus
• YOSEF OF RAMATAYIM (M), 40s-60s — Joseph of Arimathea, a member of the Sanhedrin and secret follower of Jesus
• PILATE (M), 30s-60s — the Roman governor
• SHIMON OF CYRENE (M), 30s-50s — Libyan pilgrim to Jerusalem
• KAYAFA (M), 30s-50s — the Jewish high priest 
• TOMA (M), 16-30s — Thomas, a follower of Jesus
• CENTURION (M), 20s-40s — Roman officer attending crucifixion