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Start off by offering an evening or afternoon of acting “classes” involving Improvisational Acting, Play-Reading, Prose Interpretation, etc. Important: Create and foster a safe, inviting, playful, respectful, nurturing space that encourages beginners as well as more-experienced actors.
As with all DramaShare materials, this manual is not primarily intended for professionals, (although we have many customers who are professionals), it is for amateur lay people or clergy who, (in fear and trembling), are called on to initiate Christian Drama Ministry in their church or group.
A drama ministry, be it actors, or puppets, or even a clown ministry, has to be visible. Use the drama ministry as a fund raiser for your mission trip or other worthy cause. Have a potluck dinner and a show.
The key to building a drama ministry is to begin. Start with a piece for a big event such as Easter or Christmas. Share your enthusiasm with your pastor and worship leader.
Since 1971, the Academy of Arts has been “Making the Bible Come Alive in Minds and Hearts through the Power of Storytelling” by training and equipping young people to perform and minister to churches across the United States.
In any case, it’s probably best to start with a short drama that is pretty straightforward (not too outrageous or intense). Once you’ve produced several successful dramas, most everyone should see what you see — how important drama ministry can and should be in your programming.
Purpose In Ministry: To nurture and utilize the gifts God has given us, so Christ can be glorified through us. To evangelize, making a difference for the cause of Christ, by bringing the Gospel to our community through the very powerful media of mime, sign language, music, and drama.
