Almelem

Mac Rogers, the producer of Almelem, and Jordana Williams, the director, introduce Gideon Media's new speculative fiction show "Almelem". ALMELEM is a biblical backstager, set in the first century C.E., about a small group of con artists and true disciples fumbling toward the greatest story ever told. https://www.gideonth.com/almelem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almelem tried to convince their boss Gestas that this new religious leader - John - could be the man who leads Israel out of bondage. Between the three of them, they discover they might have the secret to defeating the Romans, but only if they can find the help they need. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Sean Williams - Adlai Nat Cassidy - Gestas Dani Martineck - Almelem Mac Rogers - John This show was recorded entirely in Astoria, New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Magdalene and Salome work to increase the family fortune. Almelem visits with a proposition and a promise. After John and Almelem meet at the river, Mary Magdalene makes a decision. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Charleigh Parker - Mary Magdalene Yolanda Kay - Salome Dani Martineck - Almelem Mac Rogers - John This show was recorded entirely in Astoria, New York Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Almelem seeks John at the river, Salome and Gestas debate the future. John makes a devastating mistake, and Mary Magdalene comes to Gestas with a solution. John finds a new path forward for Israel. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Dani Martineck - Almelem Nat Cassidy - Gestas Yeaxlanda Kay - Salome Mac Rogers - John Charleigh Parker - Mary Magdalene This show was recorded entirely in Astoria, New York. More info on the stage play here - https://www.gideonth.com/almelem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A huge setback puts the entire movement in trouble, but Gestas discovers that they can shift the political landscape over to Mary Magdalene's new leader Jesus - if they can find an origin story that will bring the Jewish people together. Gestas, Almelem and Mary Magdalene sit down with Jesus' mother Mary to see if they can find the inspiration they are looking for. This show was written by Sean Williams and directed by Jordana Williams. Music by Adam Blau and sound design, editing and foley by Bart Fasbender. Produced by Cara Ehlenfeldt Cast, in order of appearance - Dani Martineck - Almelem Nat Cassidy - Gestas Yeaxlanda Kay - Salome Charleigh Parker - Mary Magdalene Adlai - Sean Williams Mary, Mother of Jesus - Kristen Vaughan This show was recorded entirely in Astoria, New York. Linda Worsley's Christmas album "Child of Light" is available here - https://music.apple.com/us/album/child-of-light-a-celebration-of-christmas/781720637 More info on the stage play here - https://www.gideonth.com/almelem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices