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Remove FilterLast-Minute Easter Scripts
If you're running low on time and you're still on the fence about adding a special dramatic flourish to your Easter services––don't worry, we've got you covered! Check out our short list of last-minute scripts that are easier to learn, rehearse, and perform! Read Post →
Just Getting Warmed Up
Ever feel like your performance is slightly out of tune? As if the lines aren’t quite “hitting,” or you just can’t seem to relax on stage? The reason could be as simple... Read Post →
Words, Words, Words: Tips to Writing Effective Christian Sketches
A "Q & A" with the editors of Drama Ministry
Q: What top 3 things should a playwright keep in mind when writing pre-sermon sketches for their church?
A: 1. A pre-sermon drama doesn't have to come full circle. The temptation is... Read Post →
The Power of a Compliment
I’ve been working out (aka exercising) for about a year now. No, I haven't attained consistency that borders on irrationality, but I have managed to become a regular in a great Tuesday/Thursday class. For me this is nothing short of miraculous. Not long into my regimen, I looked in the mirror and wished for more —more of the good, less of the bad. To my eye, it seemed as if nothing had changed…until one day. Read Post →
10 Things To Do Before Your Performance
I remember vividly the night I was performing in a high-school one-act. I was having the time of my life gabbing and laughing backstage before the play started, not really concerned about the role I'd soon be portraying. The curtain opened, I strutted onto the stage, and... Read Post →
Pick Up The Pace
Helping beginning actors to understand - and make use of - timing is one of the most practical ways to improve their performances. Read Post →
Time For A Creative Boost!
Summer is the perfect time to prepare for the busy Fall/Winter season by recharging your group's creativity. Read Post →
Acting Skill Exercises
5 exercises to try in your rehearsals Read Post →
Post-mortem
One of the most effective ways to encourage your actors is the post-performance meeting. Read Post →