13th Apostle

By David Bobbieson

This is a two-act Christian play that is family friendly and appropriate for all ages. God wants a dishonest chariot salesman to be the 13th Apostle of Jesus. The angel Gabriel certainly has his hands full on this assignment, as he helps Sammy learn the meaning of love, self-sacrifice, and the forgiveness of Jesus.

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Bobbieson
• Release date: Oct 19, 2015

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13TH APOSTLE

2 Act Christian Comedy

This play mixes comedy and religion to recount the story of a cheating chariot salesman running from Roman hitmen and his own feelings about God.

Copyright © 2015 David Bobbieson

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or in any means – by electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission.

The characters and events in this play are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.

This play has no royalty fee for any church, school, college, or non-profit organization. All other commercial applications are prohibited without prior consent from the author. Performance Time: Approximately 45 minutes.

Please let me know if your church or non-profit organization is going to perform my play because I would like to come see it. Any feedback regarding my play will be appreciated and you can contact me using my email.

The play can be shortened or modified if I get to read and agree to the changes. The audience hearing hymns played on a piano or organ at the close of each scene is optional and are merely suggestions. There is no bad language and there is nothing inappropriate in this comedy. This is a family play suitable for all ages.

I hope you enjoy the play and its message of God’s love for everyone!

Thank You!

Author: David Bobbieson

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CONTENTS:

CHARACTERS

SETTING

PRELUDE

ACT I, Scene 1 Jerusalem Market

ACT I, Scene 2 Close Encounter

ACT I, Scene 3 Miracle Gone Bad

ACT I, Scene 4 Invitation

INTERMISSION

ACT II, Scene 1 Guidance

ACT II, Scene 2 Trial

ACT II, Scene 3 Imprisoned

ACT II, Scene 4 New Beginnings

CURTAIN CALL

CHARACTERS:

(In order of appearance)

GABRIEL: Angel. He is witty, direct, and to the point.

SAMMY: Dishonest chariot salesman. Buys chariots that were crashed in the Roman Coliseum and resells them to Roman citizens that have challenged credit. He is self-centered, dishonest, and cynical. He is short, overweight, and a sloppy dresser. His motivation is money.

DANNY: Sammy’s cohort in crime.

MARY: Mother of Jesus.

OLD MAN: Hobbles along with a cane.

BAHZERK (pronounced BAH-ZIRK): Head of the Roman vanguard. He is large framed, muscular, and vicious.

TWO ROMAN SOLDIERS: They are under the command of BAHZERK.

JOHN THE BAPTIST: Black hair & beard.

BLIND MAN: Wears tattered clothing.

VIRTUE: Daughter of Eli. She is a follower of Jesus.

ELI (short for Elijah): Nomad shepherd. He is elderly, grey haired, and has a long beard. He walks with a staff. He is perceptive and wise. Eli has only one daughter, Virtue.

PONTIUS PILATE: Roman Governor of Judea.

BARABBAS: Prisoner waiting to be crucified.

JESUS: The Son of God, The Messiah; He also appears as a stranger to Sammy, but is Jesus.

6 - 8 PEOPLE WHO ARE WALK-ONS: They are the shoppers in the town square. They are the people in the crowds gathered to hear John the Baptist and when Jesus is carrying His cross. They also double as the people who stand, listening to Pontius Pilate and accusing Sammy of being an Apostle of Jesus. Offstage, they also shout Free Barabbas! Crucify Jesus! They are the spectators who line the street while Jesus passes them on the way to His crucifixion. Among the walk-ons, there are two women who talk to each