Staging: Gabriel is on the far right; Mary is sitting center stage; the chorus stands at left stage.

Voice of God (From microphone): Gabriel, you are to be my messenger to a young woman named Mary. She is engaged to Joseph, who is a descendant of Abraham and then Jesse, the father of David. Go to her in Nazareth of Galilee and tell her of the great blessing which is to be hers.

(Gabriel bows his head, then proceeds to Mary.)

Gabriel: Hail, 0 favored one, the Lord is with you!

Mary (Rising): Wh-Who are you? What do you want?

Gabriel: Do not be afraid,…