Blog by Rich

I've had many wonderful mentors over the years, but I can't think of a single person who inspired more of who I am today than my Grandpa Miller.

I got nothing from him genetically. He married Grandma who lost her first husband when Mom was three months old.

When I was three years old he publ...

I saw The Source of Love, a film produced by Donald Leow who directed For the Glory, in which I played the soccer coach. I was so moved by The Source of Love, which takes place in one of my favorite cities, Hong Kong. It tells the story of a family struggling with very real issues, showing the ve...

Addi Musen, a student at North Greenville University interviewed me for this paper, which she's agreed to share.

Audition and Career Management

Interview with Rich Swingle

Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Rich Swingle and ask him a few questions concerning ...

Rich is one of the best actors I've ever seen.

I got to help lay carpet in the new theatre's lighting booth at North Greenville University. Now when I perform in March ( http://itinerary.richdrama.com) Dr. Savidge mentioned that I can say I helped build the theatre. ;-)

I'm in South Carolina for Christians in Theatre Arts board meetings in North Carolina. I've volunteered to do a write-up about some of the exciting things we discussed. Become a member so you won't miss it: http://CITA.org.

I got to tour the new theatre complex at North Greenville University, where I...

I'm at the chapel for North Greenville University, Greenville, SC, where I'll be performing in the spring: http://itinerary.richdrama.com.

Today's musical guest sang of Old Testament heroes called to impossible challenges set to the tune of Johnny B. Goode.

...at the foot of the Cross.

My friend, Hunter Barnes, is creating the world's first bicycle rickshaw theatre, and he's invited me to perform on it once it's completed. Check it out and contribute if you can.
http://www.indiegogo.com/project/widget/11298?a=49462

I performed the West Coast premiere of God of Hope in Medford, OR, where I grew up. It's a wonderful part of the planet for a number of reasons. There were several moments during the first part of the service when I started to weep, thinking about how the host church, Medford Friends, had nurtured m...

What a day to be flying to Oregon!

I'm at the Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport waiting for my flight to Portland: http://itinerary.richdrama.com.

Just watched A Christmas Snow with Eric and Leilani and enjoyed your performance as Claude, but thought you deserved more lines!

I've had a great stint in this area. Now I'm heading back home to NYC to reignite my God of Hope piece for next Sunday in Oregon: http://itinerary.richdrama.com.

I cried and cried.. what a good movie! You were so funny! Can't wait to see For the Glory.
--Jennifer Huston Chidester

Order A Christmas Snow here: RichDrama.com/AChristmasSnow.

Professor Martin brought Rich in for a video lecture using Skype.

Thank you again so much for today! I had many students come up to me afterward thanking me for bringing you to the class. I think for a lot of seniors, as they approach graduation, it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out t...

Here's a great article on Jim Stovall: Tulsa-made movie premieres Friday.

Stovall is one of the producers of A Christmas Snow--the film premiering Friday in which I play the role of Claud--and the writer of the novel The Ultimate Gift, which became the movie that is still the number one best-...