The Passion - Scenes

The Passion is set as a straightforward narrative, starting with the baptism of Jesus, then following the passion story from the entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion. There are nearly 40 characters, plus of course the Band .

Scene

No. of Pages

Named Parts

Company

Music

Introduction

Whole company joins the introductory dance

  • Introductory polka
  • All In The Morning - Baptism (song - Band)
  • Angel music

The Baptism of Jesus

4

John Baptist
Jesus
Angel

Company work blue cloth representing the River Jordan

  • The Humble Heart (song - Band and company)
  • Exit music

The Entry into Jerusalem

6

Blind Man
Poor Man
Jesus
Three Women
Philip
Peter
Burgher
Judas

Company as disciples and crowd

  • Entry into Jerusalem
  • Dispersal music
  • All In The Morning - Betrayal (song - Band)

The Last Supper

4

Jesus
Disciples
Marcellus
Peter
Judas
Andrew
John

 

  • Foot washing music 
Pilate and Percula 4 Pilate
Percula
Cayphas
Annas
Judas
  • Pilate and Percula music
  • Money music
  • Pilate and Percula exit
The Agony and the Betrayal 4 Jesus
Angel
Peter
Judas
Knights (4)
Malcus

  • Lay Me Low (song - Band and Company)
  • Angel music
  • The taking of Jesus
  • Now has darkness on earth all his power
The Palace of the High Priest, Cayaphas 2 Cayphas
Annas

  • Drums to exit
Peter Denies Jesus 4 Woman
Knights (4)
Peter
Malcus
Jesus
  • Exit Music
Jesus Examined by Cayaphas 2 Cayphas
Jesus
Annas
Knights (4)
  • Drums
  • "Dance forth in the devil's way"
  • Drums
The Remorse of Judas 4 Judas
Pilate
Cayphas
Annas
Pilate
Death

  • Drums
The Trial Before Pilate and the Judgement of Jesus 6 Knights (4)
Pilate
Jesus
Cayphas
Annas
Woman
Barabbas

Company as Crowd

  • Scourging music
  • All In The Morning - Scourging (song - Band)
  • Lewk Up, Lewk Up (song - Band)
The Road to Calvary 5 Knights (4)
Jesus
John
Mary Mother
Mary Magdalene
Mary Salome
Simon of Cyrene

  • The road to Calvary
  • All In The Morning - Washing (song - Band)
  • Simon of Cyrene carries the cross
  • Placing the cross
  • Raising the cross

 

The Crucifixion 18 Knights (4)
Jesus

  • The Moon Shines Bright (song - Band)
Christ on the Cross

6

Jesus
Mary Mother
Mary Magdalene
Mary Salome
John
Cayphas
Annas
Pilate
Miner
Company join in final song
  • Evening Hymn (song - Band and Company)
  • The Calvary Cross (reprise)
  • We Sing Allelujah (song - Band and Company)