7 Readers
King Ahab
Jezebel
messenger/servant
Elijah
servant/friend
angel
God’s voice (offstage whisper)
Props
lapel microphones or cordless mics are helpful
paper and pen for Jezebel’s letter to Elijah
facsimile of tree
food tray with loaf of bread, carafe of water and glass
cave entrance
Costumes
Jezebel in seductive contemporary outfit; Ahab in handsome suit and tie;
Elijah in khaki slacks and long-sleeve white turtleneck shirt carrying a
jacket; servants in blue jeans and black T-shirts
(Jezebel is seated at stage/chancel right doing some hand work. A messenger/servant stands nearby. Ahab hurries in from the far left.)
Ahab: Jezebel, darling. I’m glad you’re here. I need someone to talk to! I am so mad! So upset! Elijah has done it again. He’s brought fire from the skies and devoured a s…