Passion of Christ Southern Maryland

Roman legionaries could march 20 miles with 80 pound packs. swim in their armor, and conquer almost anyone. Convince us you can do this - we need Roman soldiers to arrest Jesus, stand guard, control the crowd. Rehearsals will begin the first week of March. Soldiers will rehearse on Thursday (7-9 PM) and Saturdays 1-4 PM for three weeks. Then the last two weeks are full rehearsals or shows 5 nights a week.Actors may be assigned other roles.

Temples guards carry swords, stand guard, arrest Jesus, and other activities. Must be in good physical condition, have a beard, be able to pass as a young adults. Soldiers have few or no lines and may be assigned other roles. Rehearsals will begin the first week of March. Guards will rehearse on Mondays (7-9 PM) and Saturdays 1-4 PM for three weeks. The last two weeks are full rehearsals or shows 5 nights a week.

Jesus’ disciples follow him around. Should be able to pass as a young adults. Some have many lines, some no lines, but significant stage time. Rehearsals will begin the first week of March. Disciples may rehearse on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (7-9 PM) and Saturdays 1-4 PM for three weeks. The last two weeks are full rehearsals or shows 5 nights a week.

One of Jesus’ opponents. He debates with Jesus and must be willing to riotously mock Jesus on the cross. He is a student of one of the older priests. He is in many scenes and rehearses Monday, and Thursday 7-9 PM and Saturday 1-4 PM. and five days a week the last two weeks.

Benaiah is one of Jesus’ opponents and debates him. (texts are Biblical) He is a student of an older Pharisee. He is generally arrogant and aggressive. Rehearses Monday 7-9 PM and Saturday 1-4 PM for the first three weeks, starting March 2. The last two weeks are full rehearsals or performances 5 days a week. Should look 13-14.

About: Anyone who would have been in Jerusalem for the festival. Two Greek women who meet and follow Jesus, shop keepers, the temple merchants, the donkey’s owners, false witnesses against Jesus, Jesus friends. Most actors for this should be able to pass for young adults.

There are 8 speaking roles for children, non-speaking roles can be added. Most are quite small, comprising only a few lines. They will handle live animals in the scene where Jesus drives the money lenders out of the temple and then return and sing praises to Jesus and dance. Rehearsals start March 2 and continue until the performances on April 3rd and 4th. Children will rehearse Mondays from 7-9 PM on March 2,9 and 16 and the last two weeks about 5 days a week on site.