“Magdalene’s Mind” is an original dramatic play that revisits the historical character of Mary Magdalene.
She visits Sophia, Lydia, and George in their homes in New York City in the present time.
Her encounters uncover key issues that dominate the behavior of the characters she meets, while historical myths and legends of Mary Magdalene are explored and questioned.

The play opens with Magdalene awakening in Central Park. Alone, confused, and angry, she carries the alabaster jar with her. Magdalene asks questions and exposes her feelings to the audience – not quite sure who she is speaking to.

A unicorn observes from a distance.

Magdalene then visits Sophia, and a heightened and potentially violent scene begins.
Sophia struggles to comprehend her intruder, while fearing for her life. Sophia is confused but has no other choice but to accept Magdalene’s presence when her family secret is revealed.

A unicorn observes from a distance.

Magdalene then visits Lydia. Lydia accepts Mary’s presence and is delighted she has been chosen to spend
a “mental health day” with Magdalene. Her background as a history teacher prompts her to ask Magdalene
all sorts of questions. But it Lydia’s heart that Magdalene finds so touching, although Lydia has forgotten what her heart
even feels anymore.

A unicorn observes from a distance.

Magdalene then visits George, a cantankerous, frank older man who thinks Magdalene has been sent by his brother
to fulfill his sexual needs. George is full of provocation and old-school mentality. His perspective on life angers and
provokes Mary and she is surprised by the realization George unknowingly leads her to.

A unicorn observes from a distance, this time changed by the experience.

The last and final scene occurs in Central Park. Magdalene hears the voice of Jesus in the distance, approaching, getting closer and closer. Magdalene begins to recite excerpts of The Song of Songs until she is joined with Christ once again.
Christ responds in kind. They are thrilled to see each other again. In this way. The two talk and they dance.

Mary anoints Jesus upon his instruction as they re-affirm an old and ancient truth known to them in their physical day and time.
This is a scene that is difficult to describe but unforgettable once read.