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An Enlightening Experience

Rich Swingle has mastered a unique combination of entertainment, teaching, and self-discovery. He provides a bright approach to the story of Jonah, entertains, questions in character, then conducts a sociodrama which allows the audience to improvise themselves and teach one another. Rich’s giving pe...

06.10.05 02:55 PM - Comment(s)

Powerful

This is now the third time I have had the pleasure of seeing you in action. Once again, you astound me! Not only for the clear biblical message, but your ability to portray each persona is exceptional. This presentation is, clearly, the best yet. And it was, in a word, powerful!
—John Healy
Assist...

06.10.05 02:54 PM - Comment(s)

Speaking directly to our church today

Rich's message speaks directly to our church today. The challenge of remaining loyal in a relativistic society rings true in our hearts and minds. Are we the next Pergamum?
—Jeff Matteson
Valley Community Church
Clinton Corners, NY

06.10.05 02:53 PM - Comment(s)

From a stage, screen, and television actor

It is amazing to watch Rich Swingle transform himself from a baby to a 20 year old in front of your eyes. Only a top actor can do this.
—Mac Nelson
Stage, Screen, and Television Actor

06.10.05 02:51 PM - Comment(s)

Serving God

"Your acted out depiction of the book of Revelation made the amazing past and future events of God's word more real to me than ever before. God used you (Rich) to bless my heart as we await the return of our blessed Lord."
—Sam Schwartz
Career Missionary
Porto, Portugal

06.10.05 02:48 PM - Comment(s)

Great way to Involve Audience

Great way to involve audience and really make them think about what they have seen and heard.
—Marlita Yardumian
Leader Tennessee Work and Witness Team

06.10.05 02:47 PM - Comment(s)

A Treat and a Blessing

It was really a treat and a blessing having a professional actor share with us such a high quality performance of biblical events! At the evening service the people were sharing what a blessing they had received Sunday morning.
—John Hobson
Pastor North Bend First Baptist Church (Oregon)

06.10.05 02:46 PM - Comment(s)

About Big Fish Little Worm

The play lets us look at a familiar Bible story in a new way, giving us some insight into the humanity of Jonah and the reality of how God deals with his people.
—James Masters, Ph.D.
Playwright

06.10.05 02:44 PM - Comment(s)

About I Dreamed I Was Free

I found your performance compelling, disturbing, and engulfing.
—Amanda Skow
Salt Lake City Monthly Meeting of Friends

06.10.05 02:43 PM - Comment(s)

Excellent Stage Presence

Rich Swingle, playwright and actor, brings excellent stage presence and physical exuberance to his performance of the one-person play, A Clear Leading. … (Swingle) is a master of a large variety of voices and dialects, switching characters with hats and other minimal props to pull off a well-paced ...

06.10.05 02:39 PM - Comment(s)

Thomas Tornado Tinglehoop and the Three Christmas Clues

Thomas Tornado Tinglehoop and the Three Christmas Clues
Originally uploaded by RichDrama.

My brother got me into a Book Expo held at the Javitts Center here in New York. I was able to leave query letters with SEVEN publishers! It was like walking all around the country in a couple of hours.

Please p...

06.10.05 02:38 PM - Comment(s)

Photos from Israel

Though Beth lost her sight at birth, her presence on the trip brought a greater awareness of the details of Israel to the rest of us. Here she is "seeing" a replica of a first century cross.

Other pictures from our trip are here.

There were a few from our trip to the Dead Sea that were t...

06.10.05 02:33 PM - Comment(s)

Five Bells for 9/11

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed ' Five Bells for 9/11.' I sat transfixed."
—Lois Struble
attends Warwick Valley Church of the Nazarene

06.10.05 02:33 PM - Comment(s)

Five Bells for 9/11

The play provided some excellent opportunity for grief work to continue
among many in our congregation. I thought the play was very tastefully done. A powerful witness to our ultimate salvation through Christ. (Matt 10:28)
—Steve Shomo
Pastor of Warwick Valley Church of the Nazarene
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06.10.05 02:32 PM - Comment(s)

Five Bells for 9/11

Re: Five Bells... That was lovely. Thank you.
—Robert M. Fresco
Academy Award Winning Filmmaker

06.10.05 02:31 PM - Comment(s)

from Bob Hope's comedy writer

You're such an amazing talent!
—Martha Bolton
Author and comedy writer for Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Ann Jillian, Jeff Allen, Mark Lowry, Fritz Coleman, and more.

06.10.05 02:27 PM - Comment(s)

Grammy Award-winning cousin

My brother, Bob (left), was in town for the Book Expo held at the Javitts center. He and his wife, Shannon, run Lightbourne, a small company that creates book and CD covers. Bob won a pretty major award for his cover of Reflections in the Ice.

Between Bob and I is our cousin, Nick Brophy. He was in ...

06.10.05 02:20 PM - Comment(s)

My playwriting mentor honored

Tina Howe, who was my playwriting professor at Hunter College has just received the Distinguished Achievement in American Theatre Award from the William Inge Theatre Festival.

06.10.05 01:49 PM - Comment(s)

Zacarías y Elisabet

We developed this short drama in Cuba using Bibliodrama:

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06.10.05 01:10 PM - Comment(s)

You kept the attention of the kids

You kept the attention of the kids for an hour. You did an excellent job keeping the attention of the adults as well.
--Dale Weaver
Closter, NJ

06.10.05 01:04 PM - Comment(s)

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