Hello and welcome to Stage Right, the online drama ministry of EXW. My name is Dave Marsh and there are a few things you should probably know about me. First, I'm not a ‘theatre guy.' I've never quoted Shakespeare (at least seriously), and I've never played Daddy Warbucks in Annie. Second, I received my ‘training' in writing, directing, and acting at a church called Willow Creek (in Illinois.) Third, I'm an online games producer by trade but my real passion is found in telling others about Christ through contemporary church drama. I have a few opinions about drama in the church as well. I think that contemporary drama is both underutilized and misunderstood. I believe it is something like 5-10 years behind contemporary worship. When many churches think about using drama, it usually involves the Passion Play or a children's Christmas musical. Many people don't have the opportunity to experience what are called ‘slice of life' dramas. These dramas may last only 3-4 minutes long but create a powerful (and many times humorous) illustration on any given Sunday. I also believe that any church, no matter what size, can use drama effectively, giving God glory, and inspire/convict normal folks like you and I to walk closer to God So, what's Stage Right all about? It's about offering you the advice and resources you need to help you create and act in contemporary Christian dramas. I'm no expert, but I've seen lives changed as I continue to strive for excellence in this area, constantly praying that God would use me to tell others about how to live for Him. Over the coming weeks and months, I hope to provide you with articles about creating a drama philosophy, working with your pastor, developing a team, writing short effective scripts, directing actors, and acting on stage. I also look forward to hearing from you, taking suggestions on topics that you feel should be covered Over the last 3 years, I've written over 45 dramas that are easy to memorize, require few actors, and are highly humorous and relevant. These dramas are available to you for free and will be added to this site over the course of the next few months. You can currently download all of these dramas from my personal site (www.dave-marsh.com) and can contact me personally if you wish (dave). I look forward to serving you here at EXW and want to thank Steve for asking me to jump on board. In His hands Dave Marsh
Director’s Notes: How is it that we allow ourselves to get caught up in other stuff that just pulls us away from the joy of our salvation? This drama shows that the most dangerous thing Satan can do to us is slowly and subtly encourage apathy and put stuff in our lives,that just doesn’t matter….
Director’s Notes: “Easter. So What? What does it mean to me today?” Perhaps someone you know has asked you these very questions. Many people don’t understand what the empty tomb means to them. Of course, it means that Jesus is alive and we now have hope for an eternity with Him. It also means that…
Director’s Notes: So, as we grow as Christians, the folks we hang out with begin to change. It’s inevitable (and understandable) that we spend more time with friends from our church and see our non-Christian friends less often. Of course, you see the problem – we can’t barricade ourselves behind the church or our select…
Director’s Notes: I merely modified “The Favor” to work for Christmas… Cast: Susan: A woman who has forgotten her First Love Jerry: Susan’s husband Props: A bunny costume (the goofier, the better) A camera A chair Setting: The living room LIGHTS UP CENTER STAGE with Susan shouting toward the back of the worship center) Susan:…
Director’s Notes: It’s easy to imitate or try to be like people in this world. It may be a pastor, a teacher, a parent, a friend, or, in this case, a sports figure. It’s okay to look at these people and admire them, even call them personal heroes, but ultimately we need to remember that…
Director’s Notes: It’s easy to get caught up in the world and forget what is really important and where our priorities should be. We can also start blaming each other for our own lack of self-control and accountability. This is one of my favorites since many times it hits close to home… Cast: Jack: A…
Director’s Notes: This drama presents no answers to the question: Poverty or Prosperity: Which is Biblically correct? But it is a good setup to a message about the subject of money, the Christian, and why some people are blessed financially more than others. I wrote this drama to support a series on stewardship and what…
Director’s Notes: I was asked to write this drama about how some folks believe it’s okay not to attend church if they are out enjoying God’s nature. The problem with that, of course, is that church is so much more than just listening to a message! Cast: Dave: Guy out fishing Props: A fishing pole…
Director’s Notes: By popular demand, another drama in the “dilemma” series where the actor is talking the situation out in his head using pre-recorded voice over. This particular one is about worship (obviously.) The drama itself focuses on a man looking in the worship folder (order of service) and erroneously ties worship only to singing….
Director’s Notes: I am a perfectionist. When it comes down to it, if the service doesn’t run exactly how I have pictured it, I get discouraged. The striving for perfectionism in the church is not a good thing. What God really wants are people who are available to be used. Sure, we should do everything…
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