RichDrama - Blog , UncategorizedRichDrama - Blog , Uncategorizedhttps://www.richdrama.com/blog/UncategorizedMon, 02 Nov 2026 06:59:03 -0800http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Peek into The Revelation]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/peek-into-the-revelationI can't remember being so excited about a five-minute drama!  A couple of hours ago I spoke with one of our pastors, who had an idea to dramatize ]]>

This Saturday

I can't remember being so excited about a five-minute drama! 


A couple of hours ago I spoke with one of our pastors, who had an idea to dramatize his upcoming sermon in our Revelation series. His ideas flowed into something that's going to be so fun that I can't sleep! 


Watch it online from anywhere, or come watch it live if you're in the NYC area: 


White Plains, NY

October 31, 7 pm ET

Westchester Chapel

www.WestchesterChapel.org

Directions


If you're planning to watch it online, request your link now, even if you're not sure if you'll be able to join our Zoom service. It takes two to three days to process requests, and it's already less than that. 


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This is not an excerpt from my one-man play The Revelation, but that full feature-length production is available for your community:

From the debut in 1999 for a standing room only crowd.
Find out how to book The Revelation
]]>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:29:40 -0400<![CDATA[Famous Last Words]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/famous-last-words1In the latest Famous Last Words podcast I play the author William Saryoyan: If you don't know what will happen to your immortal soul after your ow ]]>

"Nobody Will Ever Know I Existed"

In the latest Famous Last Words podcast I play the author William Saryoyan:

If you don't know what will happen to your immortal soul after your own last words, you can: www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion.


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Joyce and I will both be prayer leaders on this this 911 call about the discovered coup attempt being planned:

]]>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:36:42 -0400<![CDATA[Praying]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/praying I've known about Hollywood Prayer Network since it started 25 years ago, and I ]]>

...at Hollywood Prayer Network's 25th Anniversary Banquet

I've known about Hollywood Prayer Network since it started 25 years ago, and I accidentally spoke with Karen Covell, the founder, sometime before April 11, 2003. I know this, because I was trying to call David Schall, who co-founded Actor's Co-op, Inter-Mission, and Act One: Writing for Hollywood. David had started New York City chapters of Inter-Mission and Actor's Co-op. He also facilitated a few Act One workshops in NYC. 

I can't recall why I was calling for him at the LA office of Actor's Co-op, but Karen answered the phone. I found out last night that HPN still has their office on the Hollywood Presbyterian campus that still hosts Actor's Co-op and Inter-Mission. I'd performed with five members of Actor's Co-op in Judah Ben Hur, a musical in Singapore from October 2001 to February 2002, so I'd heard wonderful things about Karen and Hollywood Prayer Network, which had just gotten started. When she told me who she was I told her all the wonderful things I'd heard, and I'm sure we chatted for more than half an hour... accidentally. I came away refreshed and encouraged, and I'm pretty sure we closed by praying for each other! 

I know that happened before April 11, 2003, because that's the day David Schall died of a massive heart attack, having just pulled into the parking lot of Actor's Co-op to perform in the opening night of Uncle Vanya. 

After that, the NYC chapters of Inter-Mission and Actor's Co-op quickly disbanded. 

I was so blessed to share that story at Hollywood Prayer Network's 25th Anniversary Gala last night at the Hephzibah House and to share how wonderful it's been that their NYC chapter is off to a roaring start, with prayer at the heart! 

I was also invited to lead in prayer, and this is a recording of that prayer:
In the setup, I mention Dr. Alma Villegas, author of Bezalel, in Spanish and English.


Background piano by Dixon Morisseau.


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The Cast Album from Judah Ben Hur is still available:

]]>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:32:11 -0400<![CDATA[Five Bells for 9/11]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/five-bells-for-9-11Here's my performance of Five Bells for 9/11 the day after the 20th anniversary... It will be available throughout the weekend.]]>

Recording no longer available

I made my performance of Five Bells for 9/11 available for the 25th anniversary, but I've now taken it down.

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Consider bringing Five Bells to 9/11 to your community.

]]>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:53:29 -0400<![CDATA[The Treaty of Paris]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/ThomasJeffersonInterviewOn September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending our eight year War of Independence, and making us a sovereign nation in the eyes of the w ]]>

Today is the Anniversary of Its Signing

On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending our eight year War of Independence, and making us a sovereign nation in the eyes of the world.


To celebrate, I played Thomas Jefferson, who ... nearly signed the treaty, in an interview with Rev. Dr. Jim Garlow on World Prayer Network:

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There are more anniversaries to come in this 250th year of our independence: 


September 17, 1787

Signing of the U.S. Constitution

(Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon helped ratify it)

[I'll be performing live that day, but we can possibly work out a screening]


November 2, 1783
General George Washington saying goodbye to the Continental Army
near Princeton, NJ
(Thomas Jefferson available to tell how General Washington had 
the Declaration of Independence read to his troops as well as 
reading from General Washington's farewell address)


December 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party

(Rev. John Bacon invited the Sons of Liberty into Old South Meeting House to plan it)


December 4, 1783
Anniversary of
General George Washington saying goodbye to his officers at Fraunces Tavern in New York City
(Thomas Jefferson could tell how General Washington had the Declaration of Independence 
read to his troops as well as the Fraunces Tavern story)


January 14, 1784
The Ratification of the Treaty of Paris

(Thomas Jefferson signed it ... almost)


June 21, 1788

the Ratification of the U.S. Constitution

(Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon helped ratify it)


Consider bringing a founding father to your community... or webcast. 

Portraying Rev. Dr. John Witherspoon at the Museum of the Bible for Intercessors for America's Rededicate America event.
Book a Performance
]]>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:36:25 -0400<![CDATA[Watch My Interview Tonight]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/watch-my-interview-tonightTonight on World Prayer Network Rev. Dr. Jim Garlow will interview me playing Thomas Jefferson. I hope you can tune in! Here's what they had to say... J ]]>

As Thomas Jefferson

Tonight on World Prayer Network Rev. Dr. Jim Garlow will interview me playing Thomas Jefferson. I hope you can tune in!

Here's what they had to say...


Join us tonight, Wednesday, September 2nd

5pm PT | 6pm MT | 7pm CT | 8pm ET

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We have a VERY SPECIAL treat for you for tonight's broadcast.

We will have the privilege of interviewing the one and only President Thomas Jefferson (played by phenomenal actor Rich Swingle). Join us to learn more about the one who wrote the Declaration of Independence, and hear his perspective on the issues we Americans are facing today.

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended our War for Independence and made us a nation in the eyes of the world, so it was very special to talk about that as President Jefferson. 


If you can't watch it live, I'll post it at www.RichDrama.com/blog as soon as I get a chance. 


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I'm not a doctor, but I play one in this film about a plot to disrupt the signing of the Declaration of Independence:

]]>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:39:42 -0400<![CDATA[July 9, 1776]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/July9I portrayed Thomas Jefferson telling the story of how the Declaration of Independence was read to General George Washington and his troops on July 9, ]]>

The Declaration Was Read to General George Washington

I portrayed Thomas Jefferson telling the story of how the Declaration of Independence was read to General George Washington and his troops on July 9, 1776, near where it happened:

Click here to see more about the Declaration of Independence being read on July 9, 1776, and excerpts from "Thomas Jefferson Explains the Declaration" from my one-man play SuperCentennial Celebrations.


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I play three roles in Star Spangled Adventures: The Movie, the story of our nation's 250 years: 

Get the link to watch for free at www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/StarSpangledAdventuresTheMovie.

]]>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:06:35 -0400<![CDATA[Physician-Assisted Suicide Begins in New York]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/physician-assisted-suicide-begins-in-new-yorkHere's my latest article for Intercessors for America : " Assisted Suicide Welcomed in New York " Lives are on the line in many states as physici ]]>

Sixteen Other States Are Considering It

Here's my latest article for Intercessors for America:


"Assisted Suicide Welcomed in New York"

Lives are on the line in many states as physician-assisted suicide is becoming law. Lord, may doctors and patients surrender to Your will and timing. May those in agony turn to You and not a poisonous concoction.

On August 5, the Medical Aid in Dying Act became law in New York State, allowing doctors to prescribe deadly medication to patients expected to die within six months.

[Click to read the full article...]


Joyce and I were both on Headline Prayer Live to cover that and other articles:

Joyce and I are on Headline Prayer Live the second and fifth Tuesdays of each month. To get an email to remind you, sign up at www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/Prayer. 


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My good friend Cheryl Rhoads, who plays Liberty the Eagle and served as casting director for Star Spangled Adventures the Movie, spoke before it was screened at The Great American State Fair on the Washington Mall. Click here to watch. The camera man is a friend, too: Justin Moe played several voices in the film, including Thomas Jefferson.


You can watch the film at home or with a group for free. Sign up and get the link at www.StarSpangledAdventures.com.

]]>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:46:49 -0400<![CDATA[Another SuperCentennial]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/AnotherSuperCentennialI was invited to appear as Thomas Jefferson on August 2, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the "engrossed" version of the Declara ]]>

The Signing of the "Engrossed" Declaration of Independence

I was invited to appear as Thomas Jefferson on August 2, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the "engrossed" version of the Declaration of Independence, but I was a late entry and they filled the promised 90 minute program. Also, there was an actor who performed live and included some of the same excerpts from Samuel Adams' speech at Independence Hall on August 1, 1776, that I used in my monologue. 


Whatever the reason or reasons my contribution wasn't included, I wanted to share it with you: 

Here's my original post: 


A blessed 250th anniversary of the day Samuel Adams spoke from the steps of Independence Hall, August 1, 1776, when he put into perspective exactly what we had accomplished in rejecting a man as our king. 


I'll appear as Thomas Jefferson on Sunday, which is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the "engrossed" version of the Declaration of Independence. Though all present at the Continental Congress agreed on the final draft on the Fourth of July, a publisher made a larger version that was signed on August 2, 1776. 


A group of organizations came under the umbrella of 250 Declaration to celebrate the day "America’s Founders signed the famous Declaration of Independence. Although they adopted its language earlier in July, August 2 was the moment that their names were fixed to a public document and their pledge became permanent." 


250 Declaration is hosting a special in which I -- as Thomas Jefferson -- will reflect on that day, as well as on Samuel Adams' speech from the steps of Independence Hall the day before. 


You can watch the whole program by clicking here.

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Before performing my whole Thomas Jefferson monologue for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)'s Annual Meeting, I was blessed to lead them in the Pledge of Allegiance, as President Jefferson with the help of some of the Representatives and Senators of Kids Congress:

]]>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:44:14 -0400<![CDATA[We Don't Live for Ourselves]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/we-don-t-live-for-ourselves I was delighted to receive this photo from a dear friend who snapped it in Galashiels in the S ]]>

It's to Honor the Lord

I was delighted to receive this photo from a dear friend who snapped it in Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. I’ve been so busy posting about SuperCentennial Celebrations that I’ve watched three anniversaries go sailing by like the Flying Scotsman:


July 6

* 102nd anniversary of Eric Liddell preaching at the Scots Kirk while famously not running in the 100m qualifying heat because that year it fell on a Sunday

* 2nd anniversary of Beyond the Chariots at the Scots Kirk in Paris


July 11

* 102nd anniversary of Eric Liddell breaking the world record in the 400m

* 2nd anniversary of Beyond the Chariots at the Eric Liddell Community and Morningside United Church (where Eric taught Sunday School) in Edinburgh


July 13

* 102nd anniversary of Eric skipping the relay heats and preaching at the Scots Kirk

* 2nd anniversary of Joyce and I traveling from Edinburgh to Kilsyth, Scotland, for a performance set up on the 6th


Li Airui was what the Chinese would call him. I think Li was for Liddell, since Chinese family names are one syllable and come before their given names. Airui is an easier way for them to say, “Eric,” since names in that region of China (near Beijing) typically begin with a consonant and end in a vowel. His amah called him “Nellie!”


Tonight’s #ScriptureInTheNight certainly fits Eric Liddell, pointing to Heaven (literally) with every step, and, as the paragraph at the end of Chariots of Fire eulogized: “Eric Liddell, missionary, died in occupied China at the end of World War II. All of Scotland mourned.” Those two sentences drew me into telling that part of his story: www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/BeyondTheChariots.


www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/InterpretingTheTimes 


What follows is from my #WhatScriptureSaysAboutLove series, which is explained at www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/WhatScriptureSaysAboutLove.


 ‎ ‎רָחַם [ra-CHAM] verb. 


4/45 


…then the LORD your God will restore you from captivity, and have compassion on you, and will gather you again from all the peoples where the LORD your God has scattered you.

— Deuteronomy 30:3 NAS95


Lord, give the world Your loving compassion toward Your Chosen People. 


Harold Abrahams is the other main character in Chariots of Fire. He was Jewish and the film showed him using his sprinting prowess to overcome antisemitism. The panel in Galashiels quotes him commenting on Eric’s odd running: “People may shout their heads off about his appalling style. Well, let them. He gets there!”


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