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PILATE

A play in three acts by Brian Ward

First performed at Rockwell College, St. Patrick’s Day, 1956 A.D.


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"Ecce homo!" Pontius Pilate, Governor of Judea, displays the scourged Christ with crown of thorns in vain attempt to elicit sympathy from mob demanding his crucifixion. Pascal Friday, 3231 according to the Jewish calendar. (see Notes)


CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY

Pontius Pilate Procurator of Judea
Claudia Procula His wife
Spurious Naso Tribune
Barca, Marcus, Longinus Centurions
Artemius Soothsayer
Mindaro Slave to Pilate
Bemba Slave to Claudia
Caiphas High Priest
Annas Retired High Priest
Nicodemus, Horathiel, Azraim, Galadas Priests
Joseph of Arimathea  
Judas  
Chresidorus A Pedlar
Servant to Caiphas  
Jesus  
Lictors, attendants, general populace  
   

ACT ONE
Courtyard of the Antonia
Interior of Caiphas’ house
Atrium of the Antonia

ACT TWO
Courtyard of the Antonia
Courtyard of the Antonia
Courtyard of the Antonia

ACT THREE

Atrium of the Antonia
   

Notes


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