The Dark Hours

"The Dark Hours: Five Scenes From a History" is a profound and somber dramatic work that explores the final, momentous hours of the life of Jesus Christ. Structured as a series of five distinct scenes, the play delves into the spiritual and emotional weight of the Passion, beginning in the Garden of Gethsemane and moving through the betrayal, the trial, and the eventual crucifixion. Don Marquis moves away from his well-known satirical style to present a reverent and deeply philosophical meditation on sacrifice, faith, and the complexities of human nature.

The work focuses on the psychological tension within the characters, particularly the inner turmoil of those surrounding Jesus and the mounting inevitability of the historical events. By focusing on the "dark hours" of the trial and execution, the play invites readers to contemplate the profound theological and human implications of the narrative. This historical drama stands as a significant literary exploration of a central event in Christian tradition, rendered with both poetic sensitivity and dramatic intensity, highlighting the enduring power of the story of the Passion.

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