Setting

The setting is a dual one, the differentiation most easily left to the audience’s imagination, unless you wish to construct a door to admit Judas to the room in the high priest’s palace where the encounter takes place.

The outdoor half of the set is at stage right and may be marked with a palm tree or other foliage appropriate for spring in Israel. The indoor set, at stage left, is a beautifully appointed room in Caiaphas’ palace. This set requires three or four chairs, a cocktail or coffee table laden with wine and fruits, and any other appointments which make the room look as if it belongs to a wealthy person.

Costumes and Characters

Caiaphas: rich robe of bright colors; sandals; colorful turban wrapped around his head. One sparkling ring on each finger. Neatly trimmed beard. He may …