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The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
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The Last Days of Judas Iscariot by Stephen Adly Guirgis offers a provocative and darkly comedic reimagining of Judas Iscariot's fate. Set in a contemporary courtroom in Purgatory, the play stages a trial to determine Judas's ultimate destiny.
Over a series of often hilarious and deeply moving testimonies, witnesses from across biblical history and beyond take the stand. Figures like Pontius Pilate, Caiaphas the Elder, Mary Magdalene, and even Sigmund Freud offer their perspectives on Judas's actions, motivations, and the nature of forgiveness and divine mercy.
The play delves into complex questions of guilt, responsibility, free will, and the possibility of redemption, even for the most reviled of figures.
Through its sharp dialogue, anachronistic humor, and poignant moments of reflection, The Last Days of Judas Iscariot challenges audiences to reconsider traditional interpretations of biblical narratives and grapple with the enduring questions of faith, doubt, and the potential for salvation.
Directed by Myra Maguire
Note: The play contains adult themes and has strong language. It is not suitable for children.