RichDrama - Blog #The RevelationRichDrama - Blog #The Revelationhttps://www.richdrama.com/blog/tag/The-RevelationSat, 11 Apr 2026 21:31:46 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Report on The Revelation in Idaho]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/report-on-revelation-in-idaho

I gave this report from the Seattle-Tacoma Airport flying back to Southern Oregon where we're staying through the end of April: www.RichDrama.com/Schedule. If you've already seen the play elsewhere, I encourage you to watch the introduction by my friend, Pastor Ken Redford, whom I mention in the report you just watched. He tells how I introduced him to Jesus when we were in junior high.

There you can watch my performance of The Revelation through this week only.

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I'll be performing Journey to the Garden on Resurrection Day in Southern Oregon: www.RichDrama.com/JourneyAtTalent.

]]>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:28:00 -0400<![CDATA[Nothing like it in 75 and 1/2 years!]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/nothing-like-it-in-75-and-12-years
Wow!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! 

...in my 75 and 1/2 years I have seen hundreds of sermons and plays, but I have never seen anything like that. Rich brought the character of John so alive and to portray the book of Revelation in the way he did was absolutely amazing.
--Christian
Ocala, FL
]]>Sun, 16 May 2021 18:38:00 -0400<![CDATA[The Revelation Behind Bars]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/the-revelation-behind-bars

Here's my report immediately following yesterday's performances of The Revelation in the Marion Correctional Institution...

This was the newsletter that reported my visit:

Dear Intercessors,

The interns at Marion Correctional Institution enjoyed a fabulous visit this past weekend.  Rich Swingle portrayed the book of Revelation for the men (www.RichDrama.com/TheRevelation).  They were quite moved by his acting and interpretation.  Here is what two of our CBB leaders had to say about the presentation: 

"Wow!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!  At the end of the morning session I told the guys that in my 75 & 1/2 years I have seen hundreds of sermons and plays, but I have never seen anything like that. Rich brought the character of John so alive and to portray the book of Revelation in the way he did was absolutely amazing." -C. B.
 
"Just wanted to send a note to let you know we had a great time Saturday with Rich, I was amazed at the program he put on. No one was disappointed when they left the Chapel. : ) He asked for some praise music to open the service, and we had no available praise team, per say, so I was asked by one of the Chapel orderlies if I would do some praise and worship, and I said I would. Rich asked if I knew any songs that would correlate to the Book of Revelations.  I said I sure do and opened with an up tempo song, then played and sang Revelation Song by Philips, Craig, and Dean- one of my all time favs.  Rich was ecstatic, it was the perfect song for his skit. I am amazed at how well he can recall an entire book of the Bible and put it into a visual perspective. Thanks for sending Rich!"  -J. T.

Praise the Lord!  God is moving!  If you would like to support our Church Behind Bars movement please click the button below.

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A blessed Shavuot, the Hebrew holiday, also known as Pentecost in Greek. Last year I released “Pentecost: Beyond the Imagination,” a scene from my one-man play, The Acts, 
at www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/Pentecost. 

]]>Sun, 16 May 2021 13:44:00 -0400<![CDATA[The Revelation]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/the-revelation
You had such an impact on the folks here at Bethel.
--Richard Smith (recalling Rich's performance of The Revelation three years earlier)
Pastor
Bethel Baptist Temple
Livonia, MI
]]>Fri, 18 May 2018 22:05:00 -0400<![CDATA[Junior High Friend Leads Northwest Quakers]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/junior-high-friend-leads-northwest
My best friend from seventh grade through college was Ken Redford. During the awkward years of junior high I introduced him to Jesus and the Evangelical Quakers, my denomination at the time. Last week Ken was the main speaker and clerk for the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Evangelical Quakers.

The theme of the Yearly Meeting was " Holding God's Hand," based on Isaiah 30:18, 41:13: "The Lord longs to be gracious to you... For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, 'Do not fear; I will help you.'"

Here are his talks:
Relax, Would Ya? (Ken's introduction is at 48 minutes, and his mention of my witness is at 54 minutes).

God is Generous...And It's Not So Fair! (Let my friend from college and Twin Rocks Friends Camp, Melissa Bullock, lead you in worship starting at 17:30. Ken's talk begins at 53:40).
Burned Lips and Bended Knees (The opening has no sound, but that comes in at 12:50, and Ken's talk begins at 1:03:00).

His closing sermon is the best I've heard on the Holiness and wrath of God.

I've never been more proud of a friend, a Friend or my younger self! It really spoke to me of the importance of our decisions at every stage of life. Ken's been pastoring a church in Meridian Idaho since graduating from Fuller Theological Seminary (since I chose Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary--because I didn't think I could stand living in a city--we've been watching each other's ministries from afar), so this wasn't a new revelation to me, but the fact that the Yearly Meeting (the Quaker regional division and authority) chose him for such key posts really made me wonder how the world might be different if I'd been too timid to share my faith as a junior high schooler.

We'll be partnering in ministry on August 16, when I perform The Revelation in his church. I'm really looking forward to that!

]]>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:00:00 -0400<![CDATA[The Bride of Christ]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/the-bride-of-christ
Pastor Joyce Swingle kicks off the New Year preaching on Revelation 21-22. Pastor Linda Warren opens with prayer and reading from His Name is Jesus, including the lyrics of James Montgomery's "Angels from the Realms of Glory." Pastor Jim Warren leads communion and shares announcements. Rich Swingle performs an excerpt from his one-man play The Revelation.
https://archive.org/embed/SJoyceBrideOfChrist010415

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]]>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 02:15:00 -0500<![CDATA[The Revelation Worship Set]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/the-revelation-worship-set



These are the songs that were interspersed within The Revelation, which was performed last night.


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]]>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:06:00 -0400<![CDATA[Interview with George Flores on Star 99.1]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/interview-on-star-991
I was interviewed by George Flores on Star 99.1FM about next Saturday's performance of The Revelation, among a number of other things.

http://archive.org/embed/RichInterviewWithGeorgeFlores

Here are links to more information on some of the things I mentioned during the interview:

www.RichDrama.com (click Feature-Length Plays for information on all of my plays that I mentioned)
www.WestchesterChapel.org
www.WestchesterChapel.org/Revelation
www.SamhillRoad.com (the band playing at The Revelation)
www.itinerary.richdrama.com (for information on the performances of Twelve Angry Jurors in July)
www.RichDrama.com/MWF (my report of last year's MasterWorksFestival theatre program)
www.RichDrama.com/Indescribable (The film in which Joyce and I play husband and wife)
www.RichDrama.com/Updates (to sign up for information on the troupe of performers we're organizing to bring to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
www.RichDrama.com/Africa
www.RichDrama.com/BeyondTheChariots (my play about Olympic runner, Eric Liddell)
http://blog.richdrama.com/2008_08_01_archive.html (Our adventures in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Philippines during the 2008 Olympics.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/2Wkfvxd5daM


]]>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:37:00 -0400<![CDATA[The Revelation: a timely message of Hope]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/when-we-were-setting-date-of-15th

When we were setting the date of the 15th Anniversary performance of my one-man play  The Revelation we were all thinking it would be in March, but one conflict after the other pushed it back to next Saturday. Little did we know that the timing would make it a comfort to us all as we mourn the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombings. 
On September 14, 2001, I was slated to perform a different play at a venue near New York City. I called up the host and asked if his group would be open to me switching plays. I sensed The Revelation would be the better offering that week. 
The Revelation's message of hope in the midst of persecution is a perfect reflection on the Lord's goodness and great love for us, no matter what we read in the headlines.
I hope to see you there. Details follow.
Rich

Rich Swingle will perform  The Revelation on April 27 at The Crowne Plaza of White Plains, NY, 7pm. FREE Admission. The Crowne Plaza is at 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601. It is a $5 cab ride from the White Plains Metro-North Train Station or call Crowne Plaza for their free shuttle: 914.682.0050.
Rich has performed this play Off-Broadway, at national arts conferences in the US and Canada, in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne, Australia. He even filmed scenes from it in a cave overlooking Jerusalem. Don't miss the opportunity to see it  near you.
This FREE one-person play is accompanied by illustrations by  Jim Warren and musical worship interludes by  Samhill Road. Refreshments will be served and a love offering taken, but this uplifting event is being offered FREE because we need to remember that God loves us and the world He created. Bring friends, relatives and those who are seeking God to this exciting, encouraging event. You can see excerpts from the play and an interview with Rich and Samhill Road and also download other promotional materials at  www.WestchesterChapel.org/Revelation.

Photo by NicolettiPhoto.com.
]]>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:59:00 -0400<![CDATA[The Revelation in White Plains, NY]]>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/the-revelation-in-white-plains-ny
http://www.youtube.com/embed/2Wkfvxd5daM

Rich Swingle will perform The Revelation on April 27 at The Crowne Plaza of White Plains, NY, 7pm. FREE Admission. The Crowne Plaza is at 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601.

Rich has performed this play Off-Broadway, at national arts conferences in the US and Canada, in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne, Australia. Don't miss the opportunity to see it near you.

This FREE one-person play is accompanied by illustrations by Jim Warren and musical worship interludes by Samhill Road. Refreshments will be served and a love offering taken, but this uplifting event is being offered FREE because we need to remember that God loves us and the world He created. Bring friends, relatives and those who are seeking God to this exciting, encouraging event. You may download other promotional materials at www.WestchesterChapel.org.

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