The time is the 1st century, the place is Israel in the Middle East. A poor Jewish boy grows up with a gradually disintegrating moral compass, causing his demise, but a final encounter of mercy, grace, and forgiveness from a compassionate man thwarts the evil that has followed him all his life. Despite this unexpected outcome, he must face one more challenge from two skeptical angels.
The book is under revision (Rev 3 DRAFT 4 added February 1, 2025)
|Act 1 | Scene 1 |
Instrumental: Dathan observes the activity in heaven.
|Act 1 | Scene 1 |
Sung by Gadias: Dathan is conflicted about approaching the gates of heaven.
| Act 1 | Scene 2 |
Duet sung by: Aila (Dathan's mother) and Cheran (Dathan's father).
| Act 1 | Scene 3 |
Sung by: Temple Teachers
The Temple Teachers are amazed by the 12 year old Jesus.
| Act 1 | Scene 3 |
Gadias (Dathan, minor role)
After seeing Jesus, Gadias (12 years old) ponders what his future might be.
| Act 1 | Scene 4 |
Duet sung by: Dathan, Gadias
Dathan goads Gadias (both 12 years old) into mischievous behavior.
| Act 1 | Scene 5 |
Sung by: Satan
Satan tempts Jesus in the desert while Dathan and Gadias observe.
| Act 1 | Scene 5 |
Sung by: Jesus
Jesus' response to Satan's temptations while Dathan and Gadias observe.
| Act 1 | Scene 5 |
Sung by: Gadias
Gadias thinks about Dathan's dismissal of God and begins to doubt.
| Act 2 | Scene 1 |
Sung by: Dathan
Dathan convinces Gadias to steal money from a street vendor.
| Act 2 | Scene 2 |
Sung by: Jesus
Jesus teaches the crowd about adultery, oaths, and murder. Dathan and Gadias are there.
| Act 2 | Scene 2 |
Duet sung by: Dathan and Gadias
Gadias is informed of his mother's murder.
| Act 2 | Scene 3 |
Duet sung by: Dathan and Gadias
Dathan and Gadias murder two Roman citizens, but they deny any involvement.
| Act 2 | Scene 4 |
Sung by Ensemble: Dathan, Gadias, High Priests, Roman Soldiers, The Crowd
Jesus is crucified and mocked by everyone, including Dathan and Gadias.
| Act 2 | Scene 4 |
Sung by: Gadias
Gadias' song of remorse.
| Act 2 | Scene 5 |
Sung by: Heaven's Gatekeeper
The angel at heaven's gate questions Gadias.
| Act 2 | Scene 5 |
Sung by: Gadias with Instrumental Reprise
Gadias responds to the angels with his only reason to enter heaven.
The Man on the Middle Cross - The Musical
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