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Plot
Follow Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus as they (disguised as beggars) follow Jesus through Jerusalem prior to the crucifixion.
The blind beggars with whom Joseph and Nicodemus switched clothes, encounter Jesus and are healed of their blindness. There are several opportunities where Joseph or Nicodemus learn Jesus's teachings. They are present through the tumultuous days of arrest, trial, and crucifixion. Joseph supplies the tomb where Jesus's body is laid.
Joseph and Nicodemus learn of the resurrection on Easter Sunday when the Women of Galilee find the empty tomb and rush about telling the Good News.
Characters
In order of appearance:
Nicodemus
Nora
Joseph of Arimethea
Dimas
Talmon
Eli
Residents of Jerusalem
Crowd of Followers, from Galilee
Simon Peter
James
John
A Bystander
Old Woman
Another Bystander
Roman Centurion
Four Roman Soldiers
Two Thieves
Mary Magdalene
Salome
The Other Mary
Simon Cyrene
Angel of the Lord
Costuming and Scenery
An inner courtyard, at the home of Nicodemus
Steps leading to the Temple
A tree beside the Road to Jericho
The Garden of Gethsemane
The tomb in a garden near Golgotha