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Auditions : November 7, 2009 - LDS Washington Ave. Bldg, Murrieta, California "A Ransom for Many" (Mark 10:45), A Musical Easter Pageant, Book & Original Lyrics by Kari Skousen & Rebecca Duvall, Additional Lyrics by David Payne, Annie Thompson, Andy R. Allen, Original Music Composed by Norman G. Boaz, Additional Music by David Payne, Annie Thompson, All Music Arranged by Norman G. Boaz; Running time: approx. 1 hr 10 mins. One Act – no intermission We plan to orchestrate the show for about a 5 -7-piece orchestra (piano, keyboard, flute, violin, bass,etc...??). There are 37-45 Characters in all. The Character list is as follows: Women (13-16): MODERN MOTHER*, MODERN WIFE, WEEPING WOMAN*, WIDOW*, JAIRUS’ WIFE, MARY OF BETHANY, MARTHA, DAUGHTER*, MOTHER MARY, MARY MAGDALENE, ENSEMBLE (3-6); Men (17-20): MODERN FATHER, MODERN PALLBEARERS (2), MODERN SINFUL MAN*, PETER*, JAMES*, JOHN*, SIMON, PHARISEES (3), JAIRUS, YOUNG MAN*, LAZARUS*, ENSEMBLE (3-6); Children ages 2-12 years old (7-9): MODERN CHILDREN (3-4), YOUNG BOY, DAMSEL (12 yrs)*, ENSEMBLE (2-3) *denotes characters with solos SYNOPSIS: We believe that an Easter Pageant should do more than dramatize the events of the last week of the Savior’s life; it should deepen our profound gratitude for and understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. We hope this show will do that through the spotlighted modern characters—the captives who are ransomed. We also feel that the elements of the Atonement are too sacred to diminish by plain portrayal, so they are alluded to in the musical numbers and Christ Himself is symbolized by a great Rock. The show begins by introducing the captives, modern people who are touched by death, both spiritual and temporal (Overture). We see young parents who have lost a little daughter, and a man who is in chains through his own sins and loses his family’s trust and presence. Then the curtains open to the streets of Jerusalem, 33 A.D. The crowds come with palm branches to witness the Triumphal Entry of Jesus (Hosanna Medley). Now a series of vignettes begin, to demonstrate the gifts the Savior provides. The first is the story of Peter trying to walk on the water toward his Master and learning that faith is required (The Fourth Watch). The necessity of faith amidst personal challenge is poignantly exemplified by the modern captives’ correlation to Peter’s experience. Next is the incident in the home of Simon the Pharisee, when the sinful woman anointed Christ’s feet with precious oil, bathed them with her tears, dried them with her hair, and received forgiveness of her sins (Go in Peace). The inherent need for forgiveness is further illustrated in this scene by spotlighting the modern sinful man as he sings his lamenting simultaneously with the weeping woman as she washes Christ's feet. The third vignette portrays the three stories of Christ raising someone from the dead—the son of the widow of Nain, the daughter of Jairus, and Lazarus. The families of the dead tell their stories (Awake, Arise Prologue). Mortal pain and loss is also pointed up by spotlighting the modern young parents who lost their daughter to death as they sing of their grief and longing together with the Biblical characters. Upon Jesus' miracle, the loved ones of the Biblical characters step forth from the veil, proclaiming the power of God’s Son, which will culminate in eventual resurrection (Awake, Arise). The final vignette is a story of healing—that of the woman with an issue of blood. She demonstrates her faith in touching only the hem of His garment and her consequent gratitude for being healed (Daughter). At this point we return to the chronology of Easter Week with the suffering of Christ in Gethsemane. Peter, James and John show us the reality of what the Savior did for us in the Garden (The Cup). In the Crucifixion scene, the characters show us the fulfillment of prophecy and the purpose of Christ’s cruel death (A Ransom for Many Medley). Returning to our modern-day captives, we see how they are no longer captive but ransomed from death, pain and sin through the Atonement, which culminates in Christ’s resurrection (Empty). The finale scene joins ancient Jerusalem and the modern day in portrayal of the resurrection of early and modern saints (Awake, Arise Reprise). The young parents receive their daughter again, and the sinful man’s family embraces him as his chains fall. The ensemble ends by praising God in gratitude for the gifts of the Atonement and committing to follow the Savior (Finale).

Auditions

November 7, 2009 - LDS Washington Ave. Bldg, Murrieta, California "A Ransom for Many" (Mark 10:45), A Musical Easter Pageant, Book & Original Lyrics by Kari Skousen & Rebecca Duvall, Additional Lyrics by David Payne, Annie Thompson, Andy R. Allen, Original Music Composed by Norman G. Boaz, Additional Music by David Payne, Annie Thompso ...

Updated: Nov 08, 2009 6:45pm PST