Mary: Her Story is non-linear yet tells a linear story. The book has two components: Current day and remembrance. The commentary scenes are staged in Mary and Jesus’ kitchen as they ready for their day. The remembrance scenes (contain song)are the vivid recollections that were spoken in the commentary scenes weaving in non-linear events from their past that creates an overall impression of how they lived. Act II deviates from the formula of Act I. Act II brings to reality the danger to and fated loss of her son.
7- women, 6 men, Ensemble 4+ (ideally 8)
Young Mary-young mother
Mary-adult
Joseph-Mary's husband
Young Jesus-early adolescent
Jesus-ready to begin his ministry
Elizabeth-Mary's cousin;older
Joachim -Mary's father
Anne - Mary's Mother
Magdalene-adult peer of Mary
Clopas-adult peer of Mary
Rufus-roadside traveler-young couple
(Dinah)Dinah-roadside traveler-young couple
(Rufus)Messenger-male energy voice; any age. voice only.
Ensemble- 4+
Keys 1, Keys 2, Oboe or French Horn, (String)-Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar (Bass), (Percussion)-Standard Drum set., Piano.
