Christmas 2024: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A rough final quarter of 2024, a Christmas drama role, and the quiet resilience of a cast carrying more than they let on.
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Theatre
Behind the curtain of every production I've been part of, playing Jesus, Judas, and everyone in between. The processes and the mistakes on stage are shared here.
Easter 2021: The One
A short Easter production, but the support from the church community left a lasting impression. A look back at 'The One.'
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Easter 2021 Drama Promo
After a year without church drama productions, "The One" returns for Easter 2021. Here is how to watch online or get tickets.
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Easter 2019: The J Factor Afterthoughts
Reflecting on our Easter drama, cast members share stage secrets and struggles. What does it take for an introvert to play Jesus?
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Easter 2018: Under the Sycamore Tree
Behind the scenes of an Easter drama: why intentional physical choices and handling live stage mistakes matter. Here is what I learned.
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Christmas 2016: Finding Home
Acting in a church drama taught me that playing weird characters is easier than playing normal ones. But what if the plot has a darker side?
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Easter 2016: The Messiah I Know
Behind the scenes of an Easter drama: playing Jesus required latex, blood makeup, and sheer grit. Discover the full story.
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Christmas 2015: The Quest — A Christmas Adventure
Playing a normal person in a church drama is harder than it looks. Here is how I approached internal struggle on stage.
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Easter 2015: The Journey To Become The Son
When I was cast to play Jesus in our Easter drama, I was excited but unprepared. There were so many challenges that happened during this journey, it boggles…
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Christmas 2014: 12 Lines Of The Watchmaker
Auditioning for a quirky old man in a drama play was simple—until I realized I was playing God. Here is how I shaped the voice and lines.
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My Confession: 5 Minutes As Judas
To portray Judas, I dragged up past demons and dark thoughts. I thought I had it under control until the performance ended and tears took over.
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