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1	* What exactly is the purpose of "Turn Back O Man"? It seems to be a BigLippedAlligatorMoment. In this troper's production, it was just a fun number, but in the movie, it looked like she was tempting Jesus. Unlike the other numbers, it doesn't tie in with a parable or advance the plot.
2	** Community theater cast member here (Gilmer, Celisse, whatever you want to call her): That's not really what's supposed to happen. In "Turn Back, O Man", the disciples are still having fun while Jesus is off by Himself singing pensively. His followers are completely oblivious as to what is to come, and they can't understand why Jesus doesn't want to join in. The actress is trying to make Him part of the number, not tempt Him. Immediately after the number ends, Jesus says, "Stop. This is the beginning." It should be an example of DramaticIrony by way of ForegoneConclusion. It's not your fault by any means, but I think your director missed the mark with that number.

* What exactly is the purpose of "Turn Back O Man"? It seems to be a BigLippedAlligatorMoment. In this troper's production, it was just a fun number, but in the movie, it looked like she was tempting Jesus. Unlike the other numbers, it doesn't tie in with a parable or advance the plot.

** Community theater cast member here (Gilmer, Celisse, whatever you want to call her): That's not really what's supposed to happen. In "Turn Back, O Man", the disciples are still having fun while Jesus is off by Himself singing pensively. His followers are completely oblivious as to what is to come, and they can't understand why Jesus doesn't want to join in. The actress is trying to make Him part of the number, not tempt Him. Immediately after the number ends, Jesus says, "Stop. This is the beginning." It should be an example of DramaticIrony by way of ForegoneConclusion. It's not your fault by any means, but I think your director missed the mark with that number.

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