Galilee, 34

by Eleanor Burgess

With Yeshua dead, his disciples are determined to keep spreading his message. The only trouble is the Roman Empire might want them dead. And they don't have a leader. And they can't quite agree on what Yeshua's message was...

With Yeshua dead, his disciples are determined to keep spreading his message. The only trouble is the Roman Empire might want them dead. And they don't have a leader. And they can't quite agree on what Yeshua's message was...

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Galilee, 34

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  • Keiko Green: Galilee, 34 by Eleanor Burgess
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    Just saw this show at South Coast Rep. It's smart and fascinating. Can't remember the last time I saw a play that was mostly people just sitting and talking that I was this completely enthralled by.

    Just saw this show at South Coast Rep. It's smart and fascinating. Can't remember the last time I saw a play that was mostly people just sitting and talking that I was this completely enthralled by.

    ”
Miriam of Nazareth - Female, 50s
Miri of Magdala - Female, 30s
Yacov of Nazareth - Male, late 20s to early 30s
Shimon of Bethsaida - Male, 30s or 40s
Saul of Tarsus - Male, early to mid 30s
Elishiva - Female, 50s-60s
Male Chorus Member 1 - 40s-50s. Will play Mattityahu the
disciple, and Bezalel the rabbi
Male Chorus Member 2 - 30s. Will play Linus the Roman
Centurion, and The Stranger


For all roles, "Color Blind," or, much better, color conscious / color open casting is highly encouraged. This story took place in a global crossroads, and has gone on to affect the whole world; the casting should reflect that.

Development History

  • Workshop, Pacific Playwrights Festival, South Coast Repertory, 2023

Production History

  • Professional, South Coast Repertory, 2024

Awards

  • Steinberg / ATCA New Play Award
    Finalist
    2025
  • National Playwrights Conference
    Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center
    Finalist
    2023