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Clarity

By Rich

It was the first time I understood the text so clearly because of how you presented it. (Speaking of Rich's performance of  Paradise Lost.)
--Linda Warren
Associate Pastor,  Westchester Chapel
Adjunct professor of Bible and Christian Ministry,  Nyack College

03.14.11 01:39 AM - Comment(s)
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God is Passionate About Intimacy with Us

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My call to worship this morning at Westchester Chapel was setting up Pastor Linda Warren's sermon Christ's Passion to Be with Us.



This call to worship is available for download on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTun...
03.13.11 08:21 PM - Comment(s)
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Christ's Passion to Be with Us

By Rich

Pastor Linda Warren preaches on John 14:1-7.  One of her illustrations is how excited I was to see Joyce at our wedding 13 years ago this month.

Closing by Pastor Joyce Swingle with Mike Hood on keyboard playing "This is My Story" by Phoebe P. Knapp (public domain).



This sermon is ...
03.13.11 08:19 PM - Comment(s)
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Christ's Passion to Serve Us

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Joyce preached on John 13:1-27.

She was preceded by an excerpt from Paradise Lost, which you can watch here.

She refers to  The Reason for God by Tim Keller, which is available on our  Book Store under Recommendations, or by clicking  here.

The closing comments are by Bi...
03.09.11 03:10 PM - Comment(s)
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Paradise Lost preview

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Terry Ewell, former principle bassoonist for the Hong Kong Philharmonic, came up from Baltimore, where he teaches bassoon at Towson University, to stage and rehearse his new composition based on Paradise Lost. I'll perform the role of narrator in our performance at the International Double Reed Conf...
03.09.11 10:39 AM - Comment(s)
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Flywheel

By Rich

We just watched Flywheel, the first film by Sherwood Pictures, who later produced Facing the Giants, Fireproof, and their upcoming film, Courageous.

Flywheel was just meant to be shown in a local theatre in the neighborhood of Sherwood Baptist, the church that produced it for $20,000...
03.08.11 11:14 PM - Comment(s)
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Friends from MasterWorks on CNN

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Our friends from MasterWorks, Caroline Chehade and Jennifer Jackson (both pictured in the still shot that precedes the video), are both featured in this CNN report.
03.08.11 09:01 PM - Comment(s)
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Paradise Lost this Sunday

By Rich

Terry Ewell, former Principal Bassoon of the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and I will be sharing an excerpt from Terry's new work based on Paradise Lost this Sunday at 11am at our church, Westchester Chapel. 
03.03.11 02:27 PM - Comment(s)
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MasterWorks Theatre 2011

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I'm very excited to announce our theatre staff lineup for this summer at The MasterWorks Festival.



Curt Cloninger, who gave the very first one-man play I'd ever seen, inspiring me to make a 15 year career of it, will be sharing his play Witnesses on June 27 for the Festival and community. &...
03.01.11 08:33 PM - Comment(s)
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Augustine College

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MasterWorks (RichDrama.com/MWF) alumnus Patrick Moynihan and his friend Jon Schwarz were in New York, and took a moment to answer some of my questions about their school, Augustine College (http://AugustineCollege.org) a one-year program preparing Christians to enter secular universities w...
03.01.11 03:49 PM - Comment(s)
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CANY

By Rich

In preparation for a sociodrama workshop I'm going to lead next month ( AppliedTheatreCenter.org) I took a drama therapy workshop through Creative Alternatives of New York ( CANY.org).  It was a phenomenal day!  They had fresh perspectives on the work, and I was re-inspired by the power i...
02.28.11 08:29 PM - Comment(s)
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Opening Weekend for The Grace Card

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LOVED THE GRACE CARD! I've seen it twice already because it was that good and to support it opening weekend.  It has a powerful script, great acting, and great production values. We saw it with a fellow who said he grew up around so many atheists he thought there were no intelligent people of f...
02.27.11 11:21 AM - Comment(s)
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God of Hope in Manhattan

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Your performance, GOD OF HOPE, was anointed and filled with the Holy Spirit of God!! Enjoyed it very much... Thank you for blessing the Nyack students with the gift that God has given unto you for His glory!!
--Latricia T. Moore
Pastoral Ministry student (class of 2012)
Nyack College, Manhattan Cam...
02.23.11 06:38 PM - Comment(s)
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New promo video on RichDrama.com

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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)
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A Samaritan Woman

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Patricia Mauceri performed "A Samaritan Woman" at Westchester Chapel this morning. 

Here's my introduction...
02.20.11 09:37 PM - Comment(s)
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The Blind Side #1 in Hotels

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02.18.11 03:16 PM - Comment(s)
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Patricia Mauceri performing at our church this Sunday

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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)
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'Soul Surfer' heading our way

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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)
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Applied Theatre Conference

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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)
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Jordan and Israel trip still accepting registrants

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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)
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