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Plot
The play opens with Cleopas and his companion resting during their journey on the road to Emmaus. They discuss among themselves the wonderous events of the last several, focusing on the role that Pilate had. Three sub-plays move the plot along. The first is the scene where Pilate attempts to absolve his guilt by washing his hands and flicking the water onto the crowd. The second scene shows the soldiers who mocked Jesus and compelled Simon of Cyrene to help bear the cross of Our Savior. Finally, the women come to the Garden of Gesthemene to anoint Christ's body. The epilogue concludes Pilate's spirit explaining the guilt he has. He shares the Gospel with the audience and begs them not to wash their hands of Christ as he did himself.
Characters
Characters with lines
are:Cleopas
Companion of
CleopasSpokesman
of Mob Pilate,
Pilate's Ghost First
Soldier
Second Soldier
Soldier named
FlaviusSimon of
Cyrene
Mary
Magdalene
Salome
Other Mary
Costuming and Scenery
Special scenery is not needed. Several signs will suffice. They can be: Road to Emmaus, Jerusalem Street, and Judgment Hall. A curtain is necessary.