Beginning A Drama Group

Preparing drama for worship requires much time and skill. The following article identifies many of the issues that need to be addressed in beginning a drama ministry and describes helpful procedures for making this process efficient. Religious drama is finding its way into the liturgy and pedagogy of religious institutions. Laypersons who wish to begin such a "drama ministry" need assistance in knowing how to form a religious drama interest and a performing group. They need to realize that drama has a historical connection to the church and can continue to be usefule in presenting the Christian truth. Christ used narrative and stories to present his truth during His brief ministry here on earth. Humans seem to discover deeper aspects of their faith through stories and narratives, and today this form of storytelling can be best offered by means of dramatic production and presentation. Religious leaders have had a "love/hate" relationship with drama throughout history. The early Hebr…