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PROGRAM
NOTES
WHAT
IS READERS’ THEATRE?
This
is a drama art form which makes the audience a part of the program
itself. It is also an
art form which concentrates on the message rather than the
presentation, although the main players work hard to prepare for the
performance. A minimum
of scenery and costumes are used and only a few players have to
memorize their scripts, the other participants read their
scripts.
WHAT
IS A MUSIDRAMA?
Musidrama
combines music and dramatic presentation. To “muse” is to think. It is a goal of this
musidrama to cause you to think about the message it presents. The message of “The Complete
Rabbi” resurrection play is scripturally accurate with a fictional
story line woven in.
The
“NARRATOR” is an unseen voice used to strategically
accentuate the story.
If you choose to make him “seen,” be sure to keep him out of
the way of the active performers.
The
role of “READER” is only used to READ BIBLE PASSAGES and is
also an “unseen” role.
Do not use the same person for the Narrator and Reader. In using two people, the
vocal differences make it clear what is Scripture and what
isn’t. It also allows
for different dramatic styles between the two
parts.
“AUDIENCE”
parts are meant to be read by the audience as a kind of responsive
reading, giving the audience a chance to identify with the teachings
of the various portions.
It also keeps the audience participating and
alert.
“ACCOMPANIMENT”
refers to MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT whatever that may be; Piano, Guitar,
Cello, Flute, Clarinet or any combination of instrument(s) available
to you.
Minimal
LIGHTING instructions are given. If you have facilities for
more intricate lighting feel free to expand lighting
usage.
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