The kids and I were fortunate enough to be part of the cast for our church’s Passion Play titled, “Who Can He Be?” 
It was a musical and as a non-singer my only reason for joining the cast was because my kids asked if they could be in it and children were only allowed to act if their parents did.   My kids LOVE musical-theater, so I agreed.

I was so blessed.

The play was originally only going to be two nights, but seats were spoken for so swiftly that they added a Saturday show. I was unable to be in that one as I was already committed to work. My kids wished the show was on for a week. They loved it.

All three performances were so well attended and about 15 – 18 people shared that they made a commitment to Christ on those nights.  Wow!  The goal was to invite people who may not have much knowledge about the Gospel and to present it in an authentic way.  It was an amazing experience.

Check out my expressions!  I so know where my girls get it from!  LOL.

Stewart was Jarius’ servant.

Nigel was baptized by John the Baptist.

Tabitha was part of the children’s ensemble, as were the rest of the kids.

I LOVE this picture!

My role as a mocker had only one official line.  I was one of the women who asked Peter if he was a friend of Jesus.  I wasn’t very nice about it.   Marie was also one of the ladies by the fire.  She was pleased that she got to be in scenes past where her siblings were finished.

In the scenes that followed I called for Jesus’ crucifixion at the trial before Pilate, and then screamed and mocked Him as He carried His cross to Golgotha.  My throat was killing me after the second show.  At one point I was yelling so loudly I could feel my temples throb.  I was not nice at all.  “Crucify Him! Crucify Him.  He speaks against God; He speaks against Caesar!  Crucify Him.  He says He’s the Son of God; Why doesn’t He save Himself!  Crucify Him!  See, He bleeds like any man.  He is no God!  Crucify Him.”  I had a really hard time the second night I was in.  As the soldiers took Jesus to the cross they kicked Him.  I almost lost it.  I felt my stomach in my chest. 

 

The kids were sort of concerned about my role.  I sort of felt like there was something right about it.  Who knows if I would have been one to reject and mock Him?  Who knows if you would have been?  I want to believe that I would have accepted Him then.  I’ll never know.  I’m just so glad I know Him today. 

And I am SO GRATEFUL for the privilege I had to do this alongside my children and my church family.