One Act ~ Drama ~ Monologue-Based ~ Experimental Theatre ~ Approx. 1 hour
Synopsis
Constructed entirely out of Scripture quotations, this artistic piece tells the story of God’s love for humanity through music, dance, combat, mask work, and more. Two central characters portray Hosea’s imagery of God as a lover pursuing his unfaithful bride, while a Greek chorus style group interacts, laments, hopes, and suffers with them, using the words of the biblical prophets.
CHaracters
The cast size is extremely flexible, with two silent leads and a “Greek Chorus” of prophets.
- GOD/HOSEA (M) — expressive movement/dance role with strong stage presence; steady and yet deeply emotional; fiercely loving.
- GOMER/ISRAEL/HUMANKIND (F) — expressive movement/dance role; layered character combining innocence and corruption, sensitivity and ruthlessness
- PROPHETS (any number, any gender) — text-heavy role narrating and interacting with action
- IDOLS (any number, any gender) — mask-work role, usually doubled with Prophets
- PEOPLE (any number, any gender) — movement and text role, usually doubled with Prophets
