
The Moth Podcast: The Play’s The Thing
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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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