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An Opportune Time

Short Play, Drama  /  3m, 4any gender (adult)

Chapin Garner

Bartholomew and Cleopas, two of the youngest and least known of Jesus' disciples, stand watch at the edge of the garden of Gethsemane.

An Opportune Time

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3m, 4any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Bartholomew and Cleopas, two of the youngest and least known of Jesus' disciples, stand watch at the edge of the garden of Gethsemane. As disciples argue, and the Roman Guard approaches, these two youths struggle to decide whether they will stand by Jesus's side or flee to safety. After Jesus' crucifixion and death, it is Bartholomew and Cleopas who encounter an intriguingly familiar stranger on the road to Emmaus. In the breaking of the bread, their eyes are opened, and they learn through this stranger that God had use for them whether they stand firm in their faith, or flee for their lives.
History
An Opportune Time was first produced in Wellesley, MA as an Exile Production during Lent 2000 and was directed by Dossy Peabody.
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Keywords
Performing Groups
BARTHOLOMEW
CLEOPAS
JESUS
STRANGER
THREE SHADOWY FIGURES

Cast can expand up to 7 actors

  • Time Period Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Setting Multiple settings.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Chapin Garner

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