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'Soul Surfer' heading our way

Ken Wales told me that he saw a preview of Soul Surfer, coming to theatres April 8, and he thinks it's great. Retta Blaney sent me the following article, which is quite intriguing: Producer Tried to Edit Bible Out of Sony's 'Soul Surfer'

02.17.11 04:38 PM - Comment(s)

Applied Theatre Conference

By Rich

I was just quoted in an advertisement for the upcoming Applied Theatre Conference where I'll be teaching next month...

Take time to register today for the Applied Theatre Conference! Don't miss the chance to expand your view of how theatre can be used! CITA Member and Applied Theatre C...

02.15.11 01:33 PM - Comment(s)

Jordan and Israel trip still accepting registrants

By Rich

CITA to the Nations: Jordan and Israel

Join leaders Rich Swingle and Kim Messer on this exciting trip May 16-24, 2011! Harmony International is extending payment time for anyone interested. Whether you are a student, a drama ministry group, or a professional actor, we hope that you consider com...

02.15.11 01:32 PM - Comment(s)

Fox rejected a Superbowl ad encouraging viewers to look up John 3:16. Pastor Linda Warren explains that ultimate Love Note in this first sermon in a new series on the Book of John. Today's sermon is based on John 3.

Opening prayer by Pastor Joyce Swingle.

This sermon is available for download on i...

02.14.11 02:00 AM - Comment(s)

Siyahamba

By Rich

After our first prayer meeting in our new sanctuary ( WestchesterChapel.org) we had the most amazing ending! Our pastor asked if anyone had a song they wanted to close with, and a friend talked about a song in Zulu that she learned when she was in Hong Kong with us: Siyahamba. Joyce and I missed it...

02.09.11 05:52 PM - Comment(s)

An article about a mentor by a mentor

By Rich

I was looking up Jonathan Kalb, who taught me theatre criticism while I was working on my masters at Hunter College. I found an article that he wrote about Eric Bentley, who was another of my professors at Hunter: A Critic Has Praise for a Playwright (Himself).

I sent Mr. Bentley a link to the ...

02.08.11 05:08 PM - Comment(s)

Curt Cloninger coming to MasterWorks

By Rich

Curt Cloninger will be teaching and performing his play Witnesses at MasterWorks this summer. He's the first person I ever saw perform a one-man play, so it will be great to have one of my heroes on campus. I saw him perform last summer at the Salvation Army's TAM Conservatory, and he mentioned in...

02.08.11 04:59 PM - Comment(s)

The Door of Hope, Part 2

By Rich

Rev. Joyce Swingle preached on Exodus 15. This was the first sermon in our new sanctuary at 10 County Center Road.

Opening and closing prayers by Rev. Linda Warren.

This sermon is available for download on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel...

02.06.11 08:15 PM - Comment(s)

God of Hope excerpts posted

By Rich

They've posted excerpts from the DVD and audio book of God of Hope: God's Story. And the audio book, with me as The Apostle Paul, is now for sale: God of Hope Audio CD

02.03.11 06:23 PM - Comment(s)

A Christmas Snow wins four awards

By Rich

A Christmas Snow, in which I play Claud, won four awards, including Best of Festival at the Trail Dance Film Festival: A Christmas Snow Wins Four Golden Drovers.

02.03.11 03:39 PM - Comment(s)

The Door of Hope, Part 1

By Rich

Rev. Joyce Swingle preached on Exodus 12. This was the last sermon at 214 Central Avenue. Next week we'll meet at 10 County Center.

This service is available for download on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

02.02.11 08:33 PM - Comment(s)

The devil's Candle

By Rich

Rich Swingle opened worship alluding to Exodus 13:21. This is the last service in 214 Central Ave. Next week we'll meet at 10 County Center.

After the service, we carried out our Ark of the Covenant.

This call to worship is available for download on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to ou...

02.02.11 08:32 PM - Comment(s)

Things to do in NYC

By Rich

We've lived in New York City for 30 years, and here are some of our favorite things to do, but we hope you'll add to the list in the comments...

Broadway

TKTS: Half price Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets on Times Square.

BroadwayForBrokePeople.com: Rush tickets and electronic lotteries.

TodayTix.com: I...

02.02.11 08:29 PM - Comment(s)

Our new church home

By Rich

At 11 am we signed our lease, at 7 pm we gathered to praise in the unfinished space, and now at 6 am we've gathered to make the move.

Http://WestchesterChapel.org

01.29.11 09:38 AM - Comment(s)

Lead Pastor Joyce

By Rich

My bride, Joyce, was selected as the lead pastor of our church ( http://WestchesterChapel.org). Here's her first note to our community...

Dear Westchester Chapel Friends and Family:

As you may have learned, yesterday the board elected me to serve as your lead pastor. I am honored to s...

01.21.11 11:15 AM - Comment(s)

In that very minute!

By Rich

My cab arrived the VERY MINUTE it was dispatched! I have a real sense of the Lord's presence in this day of details:

06:00 Flying out of DC (snow on the ground)

08:45 Flying out of Detroit (snow on the ground)

11: 00 Performing God of Hope ( http://RichDrama.com/GodOfHope) for DVD

I'll post updates,...

01.21.11 08:50 AM - Comment(s)

Stabbing/Snow

By Rich

There was a stabbing quite near Pastor Joyce's sister's family outside of DC, where I'm staying tonight. The perpetrator is hiding in this neighborhood, so we appreciate your prayers for peace and safety.

There's snow expected tonight, and I'm flying out at 6 am for Ft. Wayne, IN, where I'll be p...

01.21.11 12:50 AM - Comment(s)

Applied Theatre Conference

By Rich

I'll be leading a series of workshops on Sociodrama for at-risk people March 25-26, 2011, at North Greenville University, Greenville, SC.

Jacob Moreno believed that sociodrama could solve all the world's problems. I've used sociodrama with homeless and/or recovering drug addicts in Orlando, New Y...

01.17.11 04:52 PM - Comment(s)

Surprise performance of God of Hope

By Rich

One of the featured performers for the Secondary School Theatre Festival ( http://CITA.org/SecondarySchoolTheatreFestival) was snowed out, so a professional storyteller and I were invited to share our work. I did about eight minutes from God of Hope for the 130 high school students, instructors, pa...

01.16.11 12:13 PM - Comment(s)

I'm in snowy SC to adjudicate high school actors

By Rich

I'm hoping to find some great actors for this summer's production of Cyrano de Bergerac at MasterWorks ( http://RichDrama.com/MWF).

01.14.11 11:39 AM - Comment(s)

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'Soul Surfer' heading our way

Applied Theatre Conference

Take time to register today for the Applied Theatre Conference! Don't miss the chance to expand your view of how theatre can be used! CITA Member and Applied Theatre C...

Jordan and Israel trip still accepting registrants

CITA to the Nations: Jordan and Israel

Join leaders Rich Swingle and Kim Messer on this exciting trip May 16-24, 2011! Harmony International is extending payment time for anyone interested. Whether you are a student, a drama ministry group, or a professional actor, we hope that you consider com...

The Ultimate Love Note

Siyahamba

An article about a mentor by a mentor

Curt Cloninger coming to MasterWorks

The Door of Hope, Part 2

God of Hope excerpts posted

A Christmas Snow wins four awards

The Door of Hope, Part 1

The devil's Candle

Things to do in NYC

Our new church home

Lead Pastor Joyce

In that very minute!

Stabbing/Snow

Applied Theatre Conference

Surprise performance of God of Hope

I'm in snowy SC to adjudicate high school actors

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