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Plot
To show the coming of the Christ, as revealed by John the Baptist, and, to say as clearly as did Isaiah: "Behold your God!"
This is done by portraying Jesus of Nazareth and his teachings and deeds, especially those in which "The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them."
Characters
John the Baptist, the cousin and forerunner of Jesus, who has come out of the wilderness to herald the coming of the Messiah.
Andrew and Phillip, disciples of John
Delegation from Jerusalem:
Sismai, a priest assigned to the Temple
Pallu, a Levite and Temple guard.
Menahem, a Levite and member of Temple choir
First Roman Soldier, Atticus, a guard for Herod Antipas.
Second Roman Soldier, Claudius, a guard for Herod Antipas.
Ruler of the Synagogue
Christ Figure
Synagogue Congregation:
Seven Fathers and Grandfathers (no lines)
Five Sons, Grandsons (no lines; must be at least 12 yrs. old)
Merchant
Bent-over Woman, who has been afflicted 18 years.
Brother and Daughter of Bent Over Woman
First and Second Friend of Widow of Nain
Tobias, son and only child of Widow of Nain
Nain Doctor
Widow of Nain, a poor and devout woman named Myra.
Crowd of People waiting by roadside for Jesus:
Old Man from Endor village
First and Second Wives
Father of Sarah
Sarah, a little crippled girl
Deaf and Dumb Woman
Sister of Deaf and Dumb Woman
First and Second Blind Men
Woman with leprosy
Mourners in Funeral Procession:
Cymbal Player
Chime Player
Four Stretcher Bearers
Four Women in Sackcloth
Many Nain Residents (5 or more, no children)
Gong Player
Three Servants (no lines)
Old Man Servant
Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee and Perea, under Roman authority
Herodias, wife of Herod Antipas and mother of Salome
Salome, step-daughter of Herod Antipas
Banquet Guests (10 or more men, 4 women)
Costuming and Scenery
Outdoor campsite, with tent and fire.
(2) Village synagogue, with plain low benches, Menorah, lectern, low table with scrolls and a colorful cloth.
(3) Bedroom, low narrow bed, couch, table, bench, lamp, bowl. (This scene requires a small live goat and a very large, freshly caught fish.)
(4) Roadside place, low trees, shrubbery, rocks.
(5) Village well in Nain, bench, shrubbery, water containers.
(6) Fortress courtyard, cage for a prisoner, plants, flowers.
(7) Banquet hall, elaborately appointed table, benches, recorded music for a dancer.