Easter Cantata Redemption
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ScribdTranslationsEASTER MUSICAL 2010
03/04/10
Theme: Redemption
Agnus Dei (Will play until the beginning with God)
Act 1
NARRATION: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word
He was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were made by
He created the sky and the earth, the plants, the stars, the sea, and the animals. Then he created
God created man in His image and likeness and gave him the name Adam and
Eva. And in the garden, the man was perfect and happy, he knew God, loved him and his
the relationship with the creator was perfect.
Adam and Eve enter (dressed in white) and walk very slowly to the center of the
stage, in this journey during the narration (male narration). With the
video showing the creation, just a few scenes. (video- Joel Junior)
Music: Background instrumental according to the moment.
NARRATION: The communion should remain, as long as they continued to
obeying Him in all things. But there is no obedience without the
possibility of disobedience. God created man to love him and
obeyed of its own will, 'Therefore God said: of every tree of
You may freely eat from every tree in the garden, but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,
you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it, you shall surely die.
(Gn 2: 16-17), but man chose the path of sin, and this separated him
man of God.
(Adam and Eve leave crying through the side door of the Church, to the sound of a
somewhat creepy music.
Act 2
NARRATION: But God, with His great love, could not leave man
lost and for that He had a perfect plan to bring him back to his
presence. Then God chose a people to put his plan into action.
MUSIC: jerusalem jerusalem...
God chose a man to be the father of this great nation and in the midst of this
the people would come the great savior of the world.
And this plan begins when God called Abraham to be the father of a people
countless. Isaac was born, from him came Jacob and he fathered Joseph, who would later be
sold as a slave to the pharaoh, king of Egypt. Joseph was faithful to God and was not
helpless. appointed governor of Egypt brought his family from Canaan. In
In Egypt, the Israelites were blessed by God., they prospered and grew
numerously coming to disturb the Egyptian kingdom, being subjected to
slavery. It was a time of great pain for the people who cried out to God for
a liberator. God heard his cry and sent Moses.
MUSIC: LET MY PEOPLE GO
(Lights out - to the sound of whips cracking and moans of pain, the choir enters
with handcuffs on their hands representing the people of Israel enslaved in Egypt
NARRATION: Finally, the people of Israel were freed, but in order for them to
they remember this event God instituted a celebration Ex 12:14.
This festive day is called Passover Lev. 23:5.
MUSIC: Jerusalem Jerusalem, sing the children. Hosanna in the
higher praise to our God.
(Suggestion: The people break the chains while singing a Song of
Celebration/party
(Lights go out coral Sai exits the scene to prepare quickly for the
next act)
ATO 3
NARRATION: Moses God's plan would not be limited only to the people of
Israel, humanity still needed to reconcile with its Creator, then
God promised that He would send a Messiah. And more than 2000 years ago it happened....
Christmas music background
Narration: He was born of a virgin to fulfill the scriptures and was
Crescendo, and at a young age, it could be seen that he was different, that
he had something more than the boys his age. Yes, he had something different,
for He was the son of God.
Music: hosanna (beginning) ...
Narration: The one who had all power, the creator of the Universe, came to
the world in obedience to the Father, dwelt among us, performed many miracles and
wonders which made his name the most known and powerful among
all the names Jesus. The lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Jesus
Christ, with his marvelous deeds, had a large number of followers.
But with that, many were bothered and did not like him.
NARRATION:
(César enters through the side door, followed by a guard bringing him the
news of Jesus' coming to Jerusalem
César: Where is he?
Look: We already guarded the gates, there were many people with him who scream to be.
he is the King of the Jews, should we let him in Lord?
César: How many are there?
Look: Hundreds Lord
César: They say he is a King (laughs), that's a joke, he will not be one.
problem for us.
Look: The Lord said this regarding Barabbas and just see what
it happened. (guard points to the Church)
César: I can't stop him from entering, it would be a problem for us, it's better.
open them
Guard: Don't do that, Sir!
César: Are you afraid of a King who walks on a donkey? Open the gates.
(Jesus enters through the central door of the Church, and the people are already waiting for Him with
Palms waving, greeting and singing, while one sings to the
Music Jesus is placing hands on some people
Music:HosannaMusic: hosanna (continues)
Blessed be the King
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Exalted among the nations, Emanuel
We exalt you with praise
Welcome, oh, Lord
Your glory is present here
Hosanna in the highest
Hallelujah!
The Lord is near
Just as the blood of a lamb on the door freed the Israelites from the angel of
death, the blood of a Just One without sin would deliver us from the captivity of sin and
of Satan.
(With the lights still off, the choir positions itself for the next act)
Act 4 - In the Garden
NARRATION: Jesus healed, freed, his teachings brought life, but
still, we needed the mark of the lamb. How can a King be a
Sir? Jesus knew where he came from and where he would be going, and chose to go
that night for the last time to your favorite place of prayer, walked
bravely in their darkest hours, and was anguished by the battle
what was inside Him.
(Jesus positions himself in a strategic place and begins to pray)
Song: Our Father of Malote
Act 5 Betrayal
NARRATION: Jesus knew that the hour was near, and He would be
delivered by one of those who were among his closest
with a kiss He was betrayed and handed over to Pilate.
Jesus quickly enters, loaded by the soldiers and taken
up to Pilate).
Pilate's Clarion - There is not one less reason to accuse him, nor does
want a reason to condemn him.
PEOPLE: He is a liar, he speaks blasphemies... crucify him!
They arrive with more guards bringing Barabbas: sir, you have this one too.
malfeasor here.
(Pilate looks at Jesus and asks). Do you by any chance say that you are the
King of the Jews?
(Jesus silent beside Barabbas)
Pilate: As is customary at Passover, we will release a prisoner.
Which of these two do you want me to release? Jesus or Barabbas?
People: Barrabas!!, Barrabas!! Let Barrabas free....
Pilate: So what will you do with Jesus called Christ?
People: Crucify him, Crucify him,
MUSIC: INTRODUCTION BEGINS LOW AND GROWS AND THE CHORUS ENTERS
WE'RE GOING TO CRUCIFY YOU... WE'RE GOING TO CRUCIFY YOU...
Pilate: Bring me water! (someone enters quickly carrying a)
pitcher with water) I am innocent of the blood of this man (then
Pilate washes his hands
PEOPLE: may his blood fall upon our shoulders.
MUSIC: WE'RE GOING TO CRUCIFY YOU, LET'S GO....
Jesus condemned and taken outside WHILE THE CHOIR CONTINUES
SINGING THE SAME SONG.
ACT 6: ENTRY AND CRUCIFIXION
(EVERYTHING IS SILENCE) SOUNDS OF WHIPS CAN BE HEARD.... STARTS TO
Via Dolorosa
Jesus enters being whipped.
..... when Jesus approaches the altar, he begins to
MUSIC: CRUCIFY CRUCIFYYYYYYYY
(Music) Chorus: Crucify her, crucify her
Music: Crucifixion: until "he expired"
Jesus-Father forgive them because they do not know what they are doing
(continues the song: and behold, the veil of the temple was torn)
At 6 Jesus is taken down from the cross
Instrumental: music: JERUSALEM (ISRAELITE MUSIC)
CHOIR SINGS: JERUSALEM JERUSALEM UNDER THE NARRATION
LOW WHILE JESUS IS TAKEN DOWN FROM THE CROSS AND LIFTED.
NARRATION: The crowd that applauded him the day before with branches
Palmeiras and with Hosannas, now they ridiculed and insulted him, but He
continuing to walk knowing where and why, surely He took upon
he took our pains and illnesses, bore our guilt, and we considered him
for distressed, wounded by God and oppressed. There the prophecy of Isaiah was unfolding.
fulfilling.
The hands that healed the lepers, that broke the bread to feed the crowd,
yes, these same hands received nails in exchange, nails to pierce them, and
once again surprising, did nothing to ease such suffering. With
His outstretched arms were wounded by our faults and crushed by our
iniquities.
(While Jesus is buried, the enemy appears and mocks)
ENEMY - He is weak, he only endured 3 days. His father did not come to save him. He only feared.
that this happened. But it didn't happen. I spat in his face, I beat him and carved the
Nails. Look at your blood! It's dead! It's dead! SHOUT: THIS
MOOOOORRTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RARA RARARAAA
NARRATION: The King of kings was dead, his disciples felt
alone, confused, where to go? What to do? The dream has ended, the joy was
although the afternoon has come and with it sadness, the plan of salvation still
it was about to be completed. After the visitation of the Angel, in their hearts
There was a certainty that something greater was still to happen...
Act 7 - Resurrection
He Lives
the choir sings the three identical stanzas.
When the chorus starts, Jesus appears wrapped in clouds
When it enters the third time of the refrain, the narration below begins:
NARRATION: At that moment everyone remembered: "death could not
defeat him”, the sacrificed Lamb had no blemishes, the blood on those hands
he was a just man, blood without sin. Death has no dominion over him, his
blood was shed throughout humanity.
NARRATION: As the scriptures state, the son returns to the father with all the...
keys. Everything belongs to the Father! Death and life belong to the Son of Man! All
power has been given to you in heaven and on earth!
At the end of the song HE LIVES,
BRIEF NARRATION AND
MUSIC: CHRIST HAS ALREADY RISEN
MUSIC: HALLELUJAH, CHRIST IS ALIVE
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