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The Theology of Comedy
Aristotle once wrote that tragedy is a depiction of man at his most noble, and comedy, man at his most base. Therefore tragedy represented the highest form of drama, as it showed how truly noble man could be... Read Post →

Using Drama in Worship
At first thought, many people quickly assume that drama and worship are two separate entities. One exists within the poignant moments of a Last Supper scene at Easter time, the other within a fifteen-minute window between the welcoming announcements and the offering. While both involve music to some respect... Read Post →

No Budget? No Problem! (Part 2)
If your drama budget falls short when it comes to sets, props, lights, sound, and costume requirements, there may be some simple and inexpensive answers to your drama dilemmas. Read Post →

No Budget? No Problem! (Part 1)
Does it seem like every time you stage a drama, you hear the sound of cash registers ringing in your head? Read Post →

Crazy Cousin Jimmy
We were doing a fabulous sketch one Sunday morning about accepting all kinds of people in church when suddenly... Read Post →

Missing The Magic
Remember your first kiss? Your first car? Your first trip to the beach? Read Post →

The Advent Season: Dramatically Preparing the Way for Christmas
Historically, Advent is a time to contemplate not only the joyous birth of a babe in Bethlehem, but life and death, eternity and the Lord’s return. Read Post →

Networking
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 →

Drumming Up Some Drama
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 →

Perfection and Excellence
To me, the word perfection relates a sense of precision. Within perfection there is an exactness that can be measured. Excellence, on the other hand, communicates a sense of wonder and awe Read Post →