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I just updated the promo video I have at RichDrama.com...

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02.23.11 06:32 PM - Comment(s)
Patricia Mauceri performed "A Samaritan Woman" at Westchester Chapel this morning. 

Here's my introduction...
02.20.11 09:37 PM - Comment(s)

Patricia Mauceri will perform "A Samaritan Woman", a one-woman piece that she developed with international and Off-Broadway producer John Forbes and Rich Swingle this Sunday during our 11am service. 

Patricia trained at The Julliard School, and has been blessed to work as a performer ...
02.17.11 06:10 PM - Comment(s)
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)
I was just quoted in an advertisement for the upcoming Applied Theatre Conference where I'll be teaching next month...


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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)

CITA to the Nations: Jordan and Israel

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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)
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)
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 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)
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)
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, 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)
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)
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)
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...

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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)

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)
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)

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)

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