the temptation of eve

Saturday morning the 5th of October we presented the drama for the first time. I had a 45 second part at the very beginning when the music first started. I ran to the front with a large flag of The Lion of Judah with the universe as the background. I circled three times then exited stage right while God and Adam strolled up the aisle to stage left. My part was over and I stepped into the sound booth to watch the drama unfold. I had a huge grin on my face even while tears leaked out my eyes. For thirteen minutes no one in the audience moved, save grabbing a hanky, as each heart was captured by this story that is so central to our relationship with our creator.

When the music came to an end, there was a palatable silence as God, arms outspread as if on the cross, stood alone on the platform. 

On Sunday morning, I filled in for a missing dancing angel in the middle of the story. When I finished my part I grabbed my camera, snuck to the front of the room, and attempted to capture some stills.

Satin swings Eve, adding to her confusion while Adam reaches out to Eve.

 Eve examines the fruit as Satin whispers lies.

 

Eve offers the fruit to Adam. First he declines but finally agrees to join her in her disobedience.

Got reaches out to Adam and Eve but is unable to reach through the barrier that has been created.

Eve points in accusation at Satan.

Just before the drama ends. God hands Adam the skin of an animal he has just killed. As the music intensifies Adam and Eve slowly make their way down the aisle looking sadly over their shoulders as God lifts his arms as if on the cross.  Music ends. Silence. More silence.

Later during the sermon the Rabbi referred to the drama several times. At one point he choked up and said, "I saw God's heart broken here today."