Play #23: The Transfiguration. This was the first play I managed to catch that day. I was mightily impressed by the richness of colour in the set & costumes. And that's why I took this picture. Note also the healthy cross-mix of academics & young folks, out for a day of medieval drama. It was at this point (my very first play!) that I begun to feel sweat beading up on my back. Needless to say, it was a blindingly hot day.

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Play #35: The Crucifixion. I got a giggle out of this group, because they were from North Carolina, and their Southern drawl contrasted amusingly with their evil soldier parts. It was kind of like watching King of the Hill: The Death of Christ Special.

But when they actually put their shoulders to the cross & heaved it into the slotted stage, it was awe-inspiring. Unfortunately, this photo captures none of that kinetic magic. But it is an interesting contrast of ivy & dramatic suffering, n'est-ce pas? I found the shadows & stone particularly pleasing, which is why I took this shot. Imagine what could've been captured by a real photographer...

Play #37: The Harrowing of Hell was definitely the quirkiest play of the lot. In this fuzzy & far-away shot (hey, it's a crappy auto focus cam, ok?) you can see Christ dressed like a crusader, John the Baptist (the guy with the bloody plate around his neck), Moses (girl in a bald cap) and sexy little Merry Widow-clad devils. The sexy little devils were the most theatrical members of the group by far: after hell was harrowed, they chased the audience's children round & round the lawn, shrieking & pouncing until it was time for the next performance.

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Play #26: The Conspiracy. Here (of course) the nobles conspire to murder Jesus. Although this was a very cool production, I basically took this picture because the villain 2 from the left is my friend Matt. Look at their red cloaks! Oooh! They're so evil!