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: Now, let me see, am I missing anything? (He looks into the bag.) Robe, sandals, money sack. Yes, it looks like it’s all here. (There is a knock at the door, and Thomas freezes. Another knock, and voices off-stage call out.)

Peter/John: It’s Peter and John. Let us in. Hurry, let us in.

Thomas: (He goes over to the door.) How can I be sure it’s you?

Peter: Come on, just open the door.

Thomas: No, no, not un…