I Cried at 41 Years Old
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Watching actors perform my brother's stroke recovery story broke something open in me. What caregiving actually looks like.
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Christmas 2024: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
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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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Easter 2021: The One
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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
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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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2nd Warning: A Spoiler-Full Review of Mulan
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The Mulan 2020 remake mangles Chinese culture and basic story logic. Here is why the script left an actor bewildered.
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Easter 2019: The J Factor Afterthoughts
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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
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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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Easter 2016: The Messiah I Know
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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
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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
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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
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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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Superstar Uncle Drama
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Auditioning for Project SuperStar taught me some lessons for a busy month of June. This is a boring post. Don't bother reading.
My Confession: 5 Minutes As Judas
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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.