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4 Questions to Clarify the Artistic Sensibilities of Your Community: What is “Appropriate” in your Christian Plays and Musicals?
Unlike the Math or History teacher, you, the Theatre teacher, have the unique opportunity to create communal experiences for your people. Those experiences are largely defined by the plays and musicals you choose to produce. Title choice is a powerful decision, and there are, of course, many factors to consider. One important factor is your ability to appeal to the artistic sensibilities of your community. In other words, what is viewed as “appropriat e”? At its best,

Marlene Dickinson
Apr 11, 20244 min read


3 Guiding Questions to Help You Understand Which Biblical Values Matter Most to Your Audience!
In selecting a show to produce, it is imperative to examine the specific biblical values of your faith community. This question cannot...

Marlene Dickinson
Mar 14, 20243 min read


How Might your Christian Community Define a “Christian” Musical?
Choosing what show or piece to produce for your Christian community is likely the greatest responsibility you hold as a Director. Unlike music , acting and dance are not “sacredly held” worship practices. If a song doesn't go so well in Chapel (or Church), we can still expect music next Sunday. However, if a play or dance doesn't go so well in Chapel, that might be the last we will see of those expressions for the foreseeable future. On the other hand, a wisely selected t

Marlene Dickinson
Feb 15, 20243 min read
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