THE EASTER OF CLAUDIA
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Matthew Alexander as Pilate
Melanie McGraw as Claudia
Jan Cline as Mary Magdalene
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Maumee, Ohio
Palm Sunday, 1995
A Play in One Scene
By Father John R. Green
Copyright © by John R. Green
Shown with his blessing
Dedication
To Loretta
My Wedded Companion and Enabler
from playwright John R. Green
Story Line
This resurrection morning drama features the loving relationship of Pontius Pilate and
his wife, Claudia, and their reactions to the reported resurrection of Christ.
They meet with a wildly alarmed High Priest Caiaphas and an overjoyed Mary Magdalene.
Pilate's obsessive allegiance to Caesar clashes with Claudia's dedication to Christ.
Their tragic, divided loyalty will separate them forever. As they contemplate
the looming tragedy of a divided loyalty they kiss unto life, and then unto death.
by the Elridge Publishing Company
The purpose of this fictional drama is to glorify Mary Magdalene who may have had
a closer relationship with Jesus than any other mortal during His earthly ministry,
and to honor Claudia, the spouse of
Pontius Pilate, who has been canonized by the Greek Orthodox Church.
by John R. Green
Cast of Characters
PILATE - Proculator of Judea
TORNOTTO - Roman Aide to Pontius Pilate
CLAUDIA - Wife of Pontius Pilate
CAIAPHAS - High Priest in Sanhedrin
MARY MAGDALENE - Devoted Friend of Jesus
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Melanie McGraw as Claudia
Matthew Alexander as Pilate
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Maumee, Ohio
Palm Sunday, 1995
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