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Joyce is up for another movie

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Joyce and I are auditioning for a film in which we'd love to play husband and wife again. Some of you may not know we did that the first time in the film Indescribable, which will be released on DVD April 6!

I'm building an acting website for Joyce, and I'd love to add some quotes about her acting....
03.27.13 11:08 AM - Comment(s)
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MWF Performances in an Off-Broadway Theatre

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The MasterWorks Festival Theatre Program will be performing in an Off-Broadway theatre July 10-13. Mark your calendars and check RichDrama.com/MWFNYC for details.
03.26.13 12:21 AM - Comment(s)
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Palm Sunday thoughts and prayers

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There was a technical error that prevented today's sermon from being recorded, but we uploaded Bill H.'s opening comments about Palm Sunday and  Pastor Joyce Swingle's prayer and announcements. Pastor Jim Warren also shares some news about the April 27 production of The Revelation.

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03.25.13 01:09 AM - Comment(s)
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Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

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Journey to the Garden in Amman, Jordan.

I'm performing some of my play Journey to the Garden on Maundy Thursday and taking part in an experiential Good Friday service that is going to be unforgettable. 

All are welcome: WestchesterChapel.org.
03.23.13 03:01 PM - Comment(s)
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Devoted to Each Other or to Self?

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Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Acts 2:42-47 and Romans 12:1-2, starting with the question: "Are you a dog person or a cat person?" Chris Choi opens with prayer. Pastor Linda Warren tells the story of St. Patrick and prays over the sermon.

http://archive.org/embed/SJoyce031713DevoToEachO...
03.17.13 11:50 PM - Comment(s)
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Questions about acting

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I just took part in a Google+ discussion about acting, and I thought I'd post my comments here:
I've been working professionally in the performing arts or applied theatre since 1995. Most of that work has been as a stage actor. I've written or developed a dozen one-man plays (RichDrama.com), an...
03.16.13 08:18 PM - Comment(s)
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Treasure Seekers this Sunday

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Westchester Chapel's Treasure Seekers (ages 5-10) meet the third Sunday of every month. Join Trevor the Treasure Seeker and his friends as they seek the Greatest Treasure Ever!

The search takes place at Westchester Chapel, which meets at the Crowne Plaza, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 at 1...
03.14.13 11:18 PM - Comment(s)
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Live Audtions

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We'll be having live auditions for the MasterWorks Festival, including the theatre program this Saturday in New York City...


For my report on last year's festival, and a link to this year's program visit RichDrama.com/MWF. We'll be closing the month with performances in an Off-Broadway theatre.

03.13.13 11:48 PM - Comment(s)
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Peacemakers or Turning People from God?

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Rich Swingle preaches on Mattthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Closing prayer by Pastor Joyce Swingle. Announcements by Pastor Randy Solomon.

http://archive.org/embed/S030313RichPeacemakers

This service is available for download free on...
03.04.13 11:27 AM - Comment(s)
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The Bible

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Our denomination (Church of the Nazarene) is endorsing The Bible Series, which starts on the History Channel this Sunday:

On Sunday, March 3, at 7:00 PM Central/8:00 PM Eastern, the History Channel will begin a 10-hour, five-week miniseries, The Bible. The miniseries, which begins with Genesis and...
02.27.13 09:58 PM - Comment(s)
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Megan's Testimony

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Megan Tolosa gave me a ride after a deer lept in front of the car I was driving during the filming of the short film Settled. Were it not for the wreck I wouldn't have heard her story. I hope it blesses you.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/Q7sEGWYWyPg?list=PL23E8E82DC848CAF5
02.26.13 07:51 PM - Comment(s)
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Purity or Pollution?

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Joyce led communion in this morning's service at our church, Westchester Chapel.

Pastor Randy Solomon preaches on Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Opening prayer and closing testimony by today's guest worship leader, Piero Gorriti.

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02.24.13 09:37 PM - Comment(s)
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Blessed Are Those Who Seek the Truth for They Shall Live the Life

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Pastor Joyce Swingle inserts her own beatitude into our series on The Sermon on the Mount: Living the Life. She preaches on John 4. Following the sermon is a testimony by Madelyn B.

http://archive.org/embed/SJoyceTruthAndLife021713

This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you ca...
02.24.13 09:25 PM - Comment(s)
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God's Love Is for Real

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This is the audio recording of Rich Swingle's sermon at his grandma, Alice Swingle's funeral.

http://archive.org/embed/SRichGodsLoveIsForReal021613

The service can be viewed in its entirety by clicking here.

This is a playlist of music performed at the service, performed by recording artists.



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02.18.13 02:40 PM - Comment(s)
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Day One of the Film Festival

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We're at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival having a ball! There are about 2,000 people here that get it: In order to take back society we must take back the entertainment industry. We feel like we're a part of something that is catching some huge momentum.

This is the theatre wher...
02.08.13 01:23 PM - Comment(s)
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San Antonio and more...

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We're heading to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival tomorrow, and you can help improve my chances of being cast in new films just by visiting IMDb.me/RichSwingle. I've posted a number of new photos there to reward your visit. While you're there, please click the Facebook ...
02.07.13 12:38 AM - Comment(s)
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Missed

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I also missed having a guest artist performance like we did last year. The gentleman who performed last year (the one who travels to Israel) was so fantastic and truly challenged the students to dedicate their gifts in service to Christ, for His glory. Seeing faith in action in the real world is vit...

02.03.13 11:19 AM - Comment(s)
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Scriptwriting through sociodrama

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I got to help the drama team at Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church develop a script through sociodrama. I was delighted by their feedback:

I want to express my thanks to you for investing the weekend with our drama team. They were thrilled. My wife is prayer partnered with Cheryl Wise. They talked a...
02.01.13 04:35 PM - Comment(s)
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AUDITION!

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An alumna of MasterWorks Festival's Long-Form Improv,Tiffany Rott, said: 
I was privileged to be able to attend this program last year. I cannot say enough good about it. The teacher, Kaelen Carrier, is amazing! The program itself is amazing! And you WILL walk away from it a better act...
02.01.13 04:33 PM - Comment(s)
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In His Steps: The Movie

In His Steps: The Movie

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I play the role of John Gray, the owner of the White Cross Kitchen, in the film In His Steps. It premiered in Montrose, Colorado, on December 7, 2013, and is available on DVD and digital download.
01.30.13 01:46 PM - Comment(s)
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