The Thesbyterians

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Who We Are

Drama Ministry of the United Presbyterian Church of Cuyahoga Falls

            The Thesbyterians was formed a couple years ago. It consists of church members who have an interest in drama and the church. Our immediate interest is to supply short dramas to aid our worship services with the hope of branching out into larger productions. Our plan is to be working on several 4-5 minute dramas at a time. Each drama will require at least a director, a stage manager, and 2 or more actors. Practically everyone has a talent in one of these areas.  We have a place for you. If you would like to participate in an occasional short drama please fill out and return the blue form available from the church office or the narthex.

           Thesbyterians Mission and Vision

Thesbyterian Vision Statement

 Participants in the United Presbyterian Church  of Cuyahoga Falls desire to experience God in worship and in our daily lives. Drama is a tool that can bring an issue out of our lives into our worship experience and demonstrate that God is at work in all areas of life. The Thesbyterians exist to help the church use the tool of drama.

 Thesbyterian Mission Statement

 The Mission of the Thesbyterians is to resource, train and support youth and adults in the development of a drama ministry that:

• Builds relationships among Thesbyterian Participants

• Enhances our worship through experiencing Jesus Christ in all area of our lives, and

• Assists the minister in introducing a sermon topic and other areas of worship..

Role Descriptions

· Work with Planning Team and Pastors to schedule dramas for use in worship.

· Provide Pastors with a copy of scripts and name of director.

· Initiate and organize planning team meetings.

· Communicate with director expectations and uses of the drama.

· Provide the planning team with timely information about coming worship themes.

· Assist the planning team in the selection of dramas.

· Preview scripts and suggest scripts for possible use.

· Take turns recruiting Thesbyterians as needed for selected dramas.

· Plan drama workshops as needed

· Plan special events which use drama

· Assist the Director of the Madrigal dinner where drama is needed.

· Recruit other crewmembers as needed. (The Planning Team will help.)

· Communicate with the pastors expectations of the script in worship.

· Be responsible for scheduling rehearsals as needed.

· Check with the church secretary for bulletin information.

· Communicate with worship leaders who may be affected by the drama (music director, sound person, New Creation team, etc)

· Communicate expectations of crewmembers including rehearsal and performance times.

· Be supportive of other crewmembers in their efforts.

· Assist actors in learning lines.

 

· Secure props as needed

· Arrange for stage set up and take down as needed.

· Be sure the sound and lights are set up and working.

· Assist the director

· Check and clear calendar for rehearsals and performances when dates are known.

· Attend all rehearsals unless the director is notified.

· Learn lines and blocking in a timely manner.

· Assist the stage manager as needed in providing props and stage materials.

· Be available early for a performance at a time designated by the director.

 

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