June 12, 2009
June 10, 2009
Modernizing/Localizing Bible Characters
In the Performing Arts course at TCA College (Singapore), we learn about different performance styles. This particular adaptation has taken a well known Bible character, Thomas the Disciple, and placed him in a modern setting. In adapting this, we imagined Thomas if he were meeting up with his friends in 2009, in a Singaporean Kopitiam years after the resurrection of Christ. Actually, it is a Kopitiam in heaven, because, in the end Thomas tells his friends of his eventual martyrdom for the cause of Christ.
In our placing Bible characters in modern settings, with local language, the audience can more easily identify with them. Otherwise, these characters might be seen as Ancient History and having no relevance to modern people's lives. But a modernized depiction breaks down stereotypes and helps us learn from and apply lessons of these ancient peoples. In the same way Jesus used parables to teach, these modernized Bible characters are just one way of effectively reaching and communicating with 21st century people. May God bless you in your effort to teach God's truths with creativity.
see the script here:
“Doubting Thomas”
In our placing Bible characters in modern settings, with local language, the audience can more easily identify with them. Otherwise, these characters might be seen as Ancient History and having no relevance to modern people's lives. But a modernized depiction breaks down stereotypes and helps us learn from and apply lessons of these ancient peoples. In the same way Jesus used parables to teach, these modernized Bible characters are just one way of effectively reaching and communicating with 21st century people. May God bless you in your effort to teach God's truths with creativity.
see the script here:
“Doubting Thomas”
June 01, 2009
Personal Notes of Thanks....
when's the last time you sent a handwritten note? I've rec'd a few in the past month...wow.
They really means so much!
Mmmmmake someone's day! I wish I did it more...
Thanks Victor! Thanks Dee. Thanks Deniece. Thanks Fullerton Evangelical Free Church. Thanks Mom.
Worship Symposium to INCLUDE THEATRE!
Methodist School of Music
Getting revved up to see what will come down. Looking forward to the chance to get to know fellow CITA member Colin Kirton better while he's down from Kuala Lumpur to do the drama training.
Getting revved up to see what will come down. Looking forward to the chance to get to know fellow CITA member Colin Kirton better while he's down from Kuala Lumpur to do the drama training.
Middle Schoolers & Playback
Facebook | Videos Posted by Desiree Den Engelsen: May 29, 2009 7:08pm
Desiree Den Englesen video'd with her phone, so hard to hear, but these young teenagers/preteen girls were telling stories of how they'd grown spiritually or times when it had been hard to be a Christian.
Middle School Dramaworkout ended our year May 28th by performing in the last chapel of the year. All of Middle School was QUIET in the crowded multipurpose room as the girls improvised the stories and feelings for their peers. I was paying close attention to the audience - they were leaning forward in their chairs...a good sign! Teachers came up afterward to say how amazed and proud of you they were -
brave to perform,
braver still to perform improv,
and bravest of all, to perform improv of personal stories!
APPLAUSE!!!!
Desiree Den Englesen video'd with her phone, so hard to hear, but these young teenagers/preteen girls were telling stories of how they'd grown spiritually or times when it had been hard to be a Christian.
Middle School Dramaworkout ended our year May 28th by performing in the last chapel of the year. All of Middle School was QUIET in the crowded multipurpose room as the girls improvised the stories and feelings for their peers. I was paying close attention to the audience - they were leaning forward in their chairs...a good sign! Teachers came up afterward to say how amazed and proud of you they were -
brave to perform,
braver still to perform improv,
and bravest of all, to perform improv of personal stories!
APPLAUSE!!!!
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