Complication. Hassles. Time-consuming work behind the scenes. These are some of the things that keep drama from being invited back to worship... Read Post →

So, you've mastered the three- to five-minute sketch. But now the pastor wants you to fill the usual 30-minute preaching slot with drama while he's on vacation. Or the outreach committee has decided that a 45-minute program of drama would be the perfect seeker event. Where do you get scripts to fill that much time? Read Post →

Can we talk shop for a moment? If you’re reading this, it means you’re at least somewhat involved in the drama ministry of your local church: you’re a director, an actor, a costume designer, a set builder, a choreographer, or—if you’re anything like most drama ministers—all of the above... Read Post →

What’s wrong with putting the Bible on stage? From a Christian perspective, nothing, although from a theatrical perspective sometimes we do more harm than good... Read Post →

You take a breath. You deliver the line. You bask in the uproarious laughter. Then, you repeat the sketch in the next service. You take a breath. You deliver the line. You hear crickets chirping in the silence. So, how do you re-create a comic moment? Read Post →

In the tongue-in-cheek comedy "Mystery Men," the invisible boy pleads his case for being added to the elite cadre of superheroes. Read Post →

Does this scenario sound familiar to you? It's the first Sunday after New Year's and your pastor corners you during coffee hour: Read Post →

The other night I was at church getting ready for drama rehearsal when I realized I didn't feel well. Read Post →

"I loved your skit last week!” Heavy sigh. What is it about that word that gives me the willies? Read Post →

Perhaps the first rule of the arts is that artists hate rules. Most of us were originally drawn to the performing arts because we like thinking outside the box; after all, without a pioneer spirit, where would the arts be? Read Post →