Whispered Texts

Whispered Texts

From inspired works, these words are whispered during moments of silence in key scenes, barely audibly, and appear in the Program’s acknowledgement page.

In Prelude:

“…Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
‘New Testament’ – Matthew 19:14

Act I, end:

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes down on you, then you are to be my witnesses…even to the ends of the Earth.”
‘New Testament’ – Acts 1:8

Act II, scene ii, opening:

“Teach this simple truth to all: a generous heart, kind speech and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.”
‘Teachings of the Buddha’

Act II, scene ii, end:

“Every good act is charity; your smiling in your brother’s face is charity… and your assisting the blind, is charity.”
‘Sayings of Mohammed’

Act III, scene iv:

“I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.”
‘New Testament’ – John 16:18

Act III, scene vi:

“Always seek to understand others and you cannot fail to love them.”
‘God Calling’ – authorship anonymous

Act III, scene vii:

“Every man is your brother, every woman your sister…you are to know no difference of race, color or creed. One is your Father and all ye are brethren.”
‘God at Eventide’ – authorship anonymous

Act IV, scene i:

“He that does everything for Me, whose supreme object I am, being free from attachment and without hatred to any creature…comes to me.”
‘Bhagavad Gita – 11:55