Characters
- Leviathan: A massive, ancient force of pride, chaos, and division, portrayed with commanding dialogue and an aura of dominance.
- Joseph: Humble and faithful, embodying the opposite spirit.
- Joseph’s Brothers: Individualized to reveal internal struggles and growth arcs.
- Potiphar’s Wife: A cunning yet conflicted agent of Leviathan’s schemes.
- Pharaoh: A shrewd yet open-hearted ruler who represents worldly power.
- God’s Spirit: Silent but visibly present, radiating quiet authority.
Prologue: Leviathan’s Opening Monologue
(A dim stage. Leviathan’s voice booms, ancient and resonant, accompanied by a faint rumble like deep ocean waves.)
Leviathan (roaring):
“I am Leviathan. Twisting serpent. Ancient chaos. Before your forefathers walked the earth, I ruled the deeps. I am pride unbending, words distorted, bonds broken. Through me, kingdoms have fallen, brothers turned to enemies, and the faithful have been silenced.
But there is one—one whose dreams threaten to undo me. A boy, fragile as clay, yet daring to defy the tide. Watch now as I coil around him and crush his God-given hope beneath the weight of my might. Joseph! Your downfall begins today.”
(The stage lights brighten, revealing Joseph and his brothers in the fields, setting the scene for Act 1.)
Scene 1: The Betrayal
(The brothers gather in the fields. Leviathan circles unseen, his whispers threading through their conversation. Each brother has distinct motivations revealed through dialogue.)
Reuben (hesitant, protective):
“Joseph, these dreams of yours—must you always speak of them? You know they anger the others.”
Simeon (angry):
“Dreams, dreams! Is he not content with our father’s favor? Must he now rule over us too?”
Leviathan (whispering to Simeon):
“Yes, let the anger burn. See how he flaunts himself? Strip him of everything!”
Judah (calculating):
“He’s too valuable to kill. Sell him instead. Let his dreams die in the chains of another land.”
Leviathan (to Judah):
“Wise choice. Yet wisdom born of jealousy still serves me well.”
(Joseph is seized. Reuben, visibly conflicted, tries to intervene but hesitates as Leviathan’s influence weighs on him. Joseph calls out to his brothers.)
Joseph:
“Why do you do this? We are brothers!”
Simeon (coldly):
“No brother of mine rules over me.”
(As Joseph is led away, Leviathan rises, casting a shadow over the brothers.)
Leviathan (mocking):
“Their bond breaks, and my work begins.”
Scene 2: Potiphar’s House
(Joseph, now a servant, works diligently. Potiphar’s Wife watches him, conflicted. Leviathan slithers near her, stoking her thoughts.)
Leviathan (to Potiphar’s Wife):
“Do you see him? He grows stronger, more favored. Take him down—claim his ruin as your prize.”
Potiphar’s Wife (to herself):
“Does he think himself above us all? Let us see how he answers when his integrity is tested.”
(She approaches Joseph.)
Potiphar’s Wife:
“Joseph, lie with me. Who will know?”
Joseph (stepping back):
“How could I betray my master? How could I sin against God?” (Genesis 39:8-9)
(Leviathan coils tighter around her thoughts.)
Leviathan:
“Spurned! Humiliated! Cry out—make him pay!”
Potiphar’s Wife (shouting):
“This Hebrew slave has insulted me! He tried to defile this house!”
(Joseph is dragged away. Potiphar’s Wife lingers, visibly torn. Leviathan hisses approvingly.)
Leviathan (to himself):
“The higher he rises, the harder he falls. His faith will soon shatter beneath my weight.”
Scene 3: Pharaoh’s Court
(Joseph, now older and wiser, stands before Pharaoh. Leviathan lurks in the background, watching.)
Pharaoh:
“I hear you can interpret dreams. Speak, and your wisdom will be rewarded.”
Leviathan (to Joseph):
“Now, claim the glory. Say it is you, not your God. They will honor your name!”
Joseph (bowing):
“I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires.” (Genesis 41:16)
(Leviathan recoils slightly as Joseph humbles himself. Pharaoh nods, visibly impressed.)
Pharaoh:
“Then let it be so. You shall govern the land, for your wisdom surpasses all others.”
(Leviathan snarls, retreating to the shadows.)
Scene 4: The Reunion
(Joseph’s brothers kneel before him, unaware of his identity. Leviathan circles them, whispering.)
Leviathan (to the brothers):
“He will kill you for what you did. Grovel now—perhaps he will spare you.”
Judah (to Joseph):
“My lord, we are your slaves. Only spare our family.”
(Joseph steps forward, his face full of compassion.)
Joseph:
“Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? What you intended for harm, God intended for good, to save many lives.” (Genesis 50:20)
(Leviathan thrashes violently, his power unraveling as the brothers embrace Joseph. God’s Spirit steps forward, standing tall beside Joseph.)
Leviathan (snarling):
“No! This cannot be. Forgiveness binds what I have broken!”
(Leviathan retreats into the shadows, defeated.)
Epilogue: Leviathan’s Closing Monologue
(A dim stage. Leviathan’s voice echoes, slower and wearier, like a tide pulling back.)
Leviathan:
“Once again, I am cast down. Pride undone by humility. Division healed by forgiveness. Yet I am not destroyed. I am the twisting serpent, ancient and vast. I will rise when anger stirs, when jealousy burns, when men forget their God.
But for now, Joseph, you have won. Your God has triumphed, though my chaos lies ever beneath the surface, waiting to awaken again.”
(Leviathan’s voice fades, leaving Joseph standing in quiet prayer, flanked by God’s Spirit. The stage dims to darkness.)
End of Skit.
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