DAVID AND GOLIATH
Reading edition
(The Story of a National Hero and a National God.)
THE PEOPLE
The Prophet Samuel.
Jesse the Bethlehemite. Jesse's Sons.
Eliab,
Abinadab,
Shammah,
Nathaneel,
Raddai,
Ozem,
Elihu,
David,
Daughter of Jesse.
Saul, King of Israel.
Two Attendants, One of Whom is Armor-bearer.
First Messenger.
Second Messenger.
The Princess Michal.
Her Women.
Prince Jonathan.
Challenger for Goliath.
Goliath of Gath.
Israelites and Philistines.
THE PLACE
Act I. A field near Jesse's home in Bethlehem.
Act II. A field near the pavilion of Saul.
(The same blue curtain, or out of doors, will do for both scenes.)
THE PROPERTIES
A horn of oil for the Prophet Samuel.
A sword and horn for Eliab.
A platter of food for Daughter of Jesse.
A harp, a loaf of bread, a bottle of wine, a slingshot for David.
Helmet, spear and shield for Armor-bearer.
Pebbles for attendant to give David.
Sword and shield for Challenger.
Horn and spear for First Messenger.
Horn and spear for Second Messenger.
A crown of flowers for Michal.
For the head of Goliath take a fierce-looking mask; attach it to helmet. Sew long swaggering locks of hair on either side, and a sweep of red cloth at back. So, when David removes mask from Goliath's face, in cutting off his head, the red cloth will give the whole a solid appearance.
If possible, have a harp for the music.