Scene 9 is at the end of the storm, after the Raven has left and the Dove has returned. God commands Noye to take everyone out of the ark and start their lives on the earth again. On paper this looks like a simple scene. On stage, it will take some time to stage because EVERYONE is on stage!
Scene 9, pp. 58 - 64, m. 107 - 111.
As soon as God finishes his dialogue, the animals begin to leave the ark and stand on the stage and steps leading to stage. Humans, remember to assist Animals in getting out of the ark. When they have all found their designated spot, the Humans leave the ark and stand behind the Animals to sing the hymn of praise ("Lord, we thanke thee through thy mighte"). Noye and Mrs. Noye are Center Stage (CS); their Sons and Daughters-In-Law are on both sides of them. No straight lines! More of a gentle arc.
Everyone's visual focus by m. 110 (when everyone sings "Alleluia") should be the square on the back wall just about the basketball hoop. That's where God hangs out :)
That's it!
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