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Beneath the Upper Room: A Short Play About Jesus' Last Supper-- from the Viewpoint of the Women Who Served Him

by Alison McGhee

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Scene: A simple room in Jerusalem. A table is set with bread, wine, and other food. Jesus and his disciples are seated at the table. The women who served are standing in the background.

Jesus: This is my body, which is given for you. This is my blood, which is shed for you.

The disciples eat and drink.

Woman 1: (to herself) I wonder what this all means. Jesus says he is going to die, but I don't understand why.

Woman 2: (to herself) I'm afraid. I don't know what's going to happen to Jesus.

Woman 3: (to herself) I believe in Jesus. I know that he is the Messiah.

Jesus: (to the disciples) One of you will betray me.

The disciples look at each other in shock.

Woman 1: (to herself) Who could betray Jesus? He's the best man I know.

Woman 2: (to herself) I hope it's not me.

Woman 3: (to herself) I know who it is, but I won't say anything.

Jesus: (to Judas Iscariot) You are the one who will betray me.

Judas gets up and leaves the room.

Woman 1: (to herself) Oh no! Judas is going to betray Jesus.

Woman 2: (to herself) I knew it!

Woman 3: (to herself) I'm so sorry, Jesus.

Jesus: (to the disciples) I am going away, but I will come back to you.

The disciples are sad.

Woman 1: (to herself) I'm going to miss Jesus.

Woman 2: (to herself) I don't want him to go.

Woman 3: (to herself) I know that he will come back, but it's still hard to say goodbye.

Jesus: (to the women) You have been faithful followers. I thank you for your service.

The women bow their heads.

Woman 1: (to herself) I'm so honored to have served Jesus.

Woman 2: (to herself) I will never forget this night.

Woman 3: (to herself) I will always be faithful to Jesus.

Jesus: (to everyone) Now, let us eat and drink together.

The women and the disciples eat and drink.

Woman 1: (to herself) This is a special moment. I will cherish it forever.

Woman 2: (to herself) I'm so glad that I was here to share this meal with Jesus.

Woman 3: (to herself) I know that this is just the beginning of something great.

Narrator: The women who served at the Last Supper were faithful followers of Jesus. They witnessed the events of that fateful night and they continued to believe in him even after his death. Their story is a reminder that we should all be faithful to Jesus, even when things are difficult.

Beneath the Upper Room: A Short Play About Jesus' Last Supper-- from the Viewpoint of the Women Who Served Him

by Alison McGhee

5 out of 5