ACT ONE

EPISODE 1: THE FIRST WEEK IN LENT

BISHOP

FIRST CLERGYMAN

SECOND CLERGYMAN

JESUS

PETER

JOHN

JUDAS

[The BISHOP is in conversation with the FIRST and SECOND CLERGYMEN.]

BISHOP: I have said it before, brothers, and I say it again. This man has got to go.

FIRST CLERGYMAN: Amen.

BISHOP: For the good of the church, for the good of the people, for the good of every one of us ...

FIRST CLERGYMAN: Amen.

BISHOP: This man has got to go.

SECOND CLERGYMAN: But, brother ...

BISHOP: Please, remember to address me as "Bishop." Although this is not an official conference, the courtesies of the church must be observed.

SECOND CLERGYMAN: Yes, Bishop. I’m sorry.

BISHOP: You may proceed.

SECOND CLERGYMAN: We all agree that the man must go. But where?

BISHOP: Where indeed?

FIRST CLERGYMAN: [Snickers]

SECOND CLERGYMAN: Out of …