Setting

Night on a Jerusalem street. Properties may include background painting of a first century building in front of which Mary Magdalene is standing when she encounters Stephanus and Lucia. Normally, no properties are required other than the audience’s imagination.

Costumes

Mary: flowing robe of black and white. Veil of same material, white, to cover hair. Sandals. A sparkling ring or two on her hands.

Stephanus: simple white toga, sandals.

Lucia: long, simple dress of bright colors. She may wear ribbon in her hair or some simple jewelry befitting a girl of about ten years old.

Lighting

Lighting should remain constant during the drama. If possible, the lighting should be lowered from normal room or stage lights to indicate that it is night.

Make-up

Depending upon the lighting, you may want to u…