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The Moth Podcast: The Play’s The Thing

The Moth

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A Dream Deferred: The Role of Jesus

This chapter follows a nine-year-old girl's determination to play Jesus in a school play, inspired by a mentor's encouragement. Despite her hard work and support from classmates, she confronts the limitations of gender roles in theater, ultimately being cast in a lesser role while reflecting on the challenges of seeking equality.

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