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I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the performance. We loved your sketches of Jonah, Gideon, Jeremiah and Lazarus. I enjoyed the great writing, the way you wove historical/cultural background, yet made the characters relevant and believeable at the same time. I was especially moved by you ...

You changed my life.
—William Martin
Kearny, NJ

Thank you for your inspiration and guidance.
—Sarah Mayfield
Founder and Artistic Director
WML (What's My Line?!) Players

I want to thank you for sharing your talent in both writing and acting. The story was powerful, and I am amazed at the way in which you brought so many characters to life through voice and personality. The magic was in the gift you have and shared to bring the past so truly present.
—Kathy Beckwith...

On behalf of the entire Europe Team of Grace Brethren International Missions, I thank you. We very much appreciated the way you captured the spirit of the living Word, of some of its main characters and their message. Thank you for the inspiration that you were to us, stimulating creativity within o...

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...

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...

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

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

"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

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

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

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...

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...