Resources

Drama

Scripts
The Broken Gift (Isaiah 43)
by Randall Buursma
The Phone Call (Genesis 12)
by Randall Buursma
Just Some Puppet on a String (Confession)
by Randall Buursma

Articles, Essays and Presentations
Drama and the Sacred: Recovering the Dramatic Tradition in Scripture and Worship
Thomas A. Boogaart
(excerpt of chapter from this book)

Retelling the Stories: Dramatizing Texts from the Revised Common Lectionary
John Steven Paul

Enacted Prayer: Embodying Public Prayer with a Drama Group
Jeff Barker

Other Links
Christians in Theatre Arts (CITA)
organization supporting Christian believers who are also theatre artists
Friends of the Groom
professional troupe of Christian performers
Soul Purpose
liturgical theatre troupe from Valparaiso University
Plays by Jeff Barker
scripts and links from a Christian playwright

Worship Renewal Grant Projects
These are some of the Worship Renewal Grant recipients who have focused on drama in their worship renewal. Click on their names for posters that summarize their work and learning. For a complete listing of grant recipients, see Grants Awarded.

Friends of the Groom, Terrace Park, Ohio (2004)
To equip young people to present Biblical readings, scenes and readings which are appropriate for worship and to provide training in the purpose and meaning of worship.

IMAGO DEI: Friends of Christianity and the Arts, Lawrence, Kansas (2004)
To train worship leaders in liturgical dance, visual arts, drama, music, and liturgical environment through a series of educational workshops.

Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church, Lafayette, California (2004)
To prepare worshipers of all ages to present scripture in worship through dramatic interpretations of scripture, original musical works based upon the reading, story-telling and visual representations of scriptural themes.

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