The Lost Gospel of Pontius Pilate

Written by Michael Punter
Recounted by Maxwell Caulfield

From Bennington Banner: Monument Center hosts US premiere of ‘Pontius Pilate’–“The play is a robust but still crisp 75 minutes of monologue by the titular character, who served as the fifth governor of the Roman province of Judaea, serving under Emperor Tiberius from 26-27 to 36-37 AD. He is best known for being the official who presided over the trial of Jesus and ultimately ordered his crucifixion.

It’s the year 36 AD and Pontius Pilate (Maxwell Caulfield), has been recalled to Rome to account for his political excesses. However. Pilate’s testimony isn’t one that Rome expects. Instead, it’s a story of intrigue, intelligence and betrayal across the Middle East. At its heart is Pilate’s encounter with a peculiar rabbi from Nazareth called Jesus, who apparently has been increasing in popularity — and in enemy-making — among his own people.”