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The Praetorium

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  3w, 9m

Lorrisa Julianus

The winds of change and the growing spread of Christianity in first
century Jerusalem threaten the precarious balance of foreign politics.
Amidst the intrigue of betrayal, ambition and deadly spies at court, the
faith of one slave is about to impact the future of the ruling Roman
Praetorium forever.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 9m
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Period, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Senior

Details

Summary
First century Jerusalem. The fate of the entire province is decided by the Roman masters of the imposing Praetorium. With the growing presence of the mysterious Christian movement being cautiously watched, the winds of change bring new people and new dangers to the precarious balance of foreign politics. Amidst the interwoven intrigue of betrayal, ambition, and deadly spies in the court, the faith of one slave is about to impact the future of the Praetorium forever.

PILATE - The prefect of Jerusalem
LONGINUS - The Roman legate
CLAUDIA - Pilate's wife
LIVIUS - Pilate's advisor
BRITANNICUS - A slave
ELENA - A slave
SIMON - The merchant from Africa
ARIEL - The rebel
CAIAPHAS - The Pharisee
QUINTUS - Roman soldier
SALOME - Herod's stepdaughter
ICARUS - The Greek slave trader
ANNOUNCER'S VOICE
  • Time Period Greek; Roman & Biblical
  • Setting The interior and exterior of the Praetorium.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Duration 75 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Music

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

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Lorrisa Julianus

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