Characters: Caiaphas - the High Priest; insistent, thinks he has Pilate where he wants him. Pilate - governor of Judea; an ambitious man, a just man, who struggles between his sense of justice and his political ambitions. Guard - typical Roman soldier. Claudia Procula - wife of Pilate; sensitive, caring, and very supportive of her husband. Ruth - a Jewess who serves as the handmaid of Claudia Proc...
Characters: Thomas - apostle of Jesus; skeptical and cynical; tries hard to hide his fear. Peter - apostle of Jesus; strong personality. John - apostle of Jesus; compassionate and caring. Mary Magdalene - disciple of Jesus; strong and faithful. The play begins with only Thomas onstage. He has a small sack, large enough to contain an extra robe, etc. He is packing the sack. He looks around. Thomas:...
Characters: Joseph of Arimathea - a pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin; calm, methodical, and a seeker of wisdom and truth. Nathanael an apostle of Jesus; warm, gentle, caring. Philip an apostle of Jesus; excitable, and not quite sure of himself. The play opens with only an empty bench in the middle of the stage. Joseph: (He comes on stage hurriedly. Looks around. When he can’t see anyone, he be...
Judas: So this is it. (The three look around the room. Judas continues in a sarcastic voice.) Yes, first class all the way. Matthew: Yes, it is a bit musty in here. It kind of reminds me of an old storeroom or attic. It will take quite a bit of cleaning to get this place in shape. Judas: (He throws his money bag on the table and a cloud of dust goes into the air.) That’s an understatement! I thoug...
Characters: Caiaphas - High Priest in Jerusalem; an able person, perhaps a bit weak; not always sure that everything he is doing is correct. Annas - the ex-High Priest in Jerusalem; father-in-law of Caiaphas; seen as the real power "behind the throne." Temple Guard - very formal in his approach. Judas - he waivers between very sure of what he is doing and rather unsure. The play opens with Caiapha...
Characters: Caiaphas High Priest in Jerusalem; pompous, arrogant, but that arrogance hides a man who is rather insecure. Boaz - Temple Guard Obed - Priest in Jerusalem; young, brash, and sarcastic. Aaron - Priest in Jerusalem; older, more diplomatic, almost to the point of being patronizing. Nicodemus - a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin; soft-spoken. The drama opens with Caiaphas seated at hi...
