| A small group
of individuals met together 10 years ago to explore the
possibilities of sharing their Christian faith through a
new medium -- drama. The group formally organized under
the name "Drama Disciples" in 1997. Many of the
charter members continue to be active in the organization
today, which presents a dinner theater each spring and
fall for the community. |
| MISSION: Drama Disciples is an
outreach ministry of Clarks Mills United Methodist
Church. Our purpose is to give glory to God through the
use of dramatic productions and to be part of the
church's ministry. Drama Disciples seeks to proclaim the
word of God and its truth through drama. Our theme verse
is, "We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching
everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone
perfect in Christ." (Col. 1:28) |
WELCOME:
Drama Disciples
invites everyone in the community to attend dinner
theater productions. Anyone who wants to participate in
Christian dinner theater is invited to join the group.
There's a place for you! Actors, musicians, readers,
seamstresses, sound and light system operators, props
finders, choreographers, stage crew, set designers,
painters, phone call makers, table decorators,
reservations takers, kitchen staff, servers,
baby-sitters, errand runners, and publicity people are
all needed to accomplish this ministry!
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Drama
Disciples crew on deck of The Love
Liner.
This patriotic dinner theater was set on a 1976
cruise ship.
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FUNDING: Drama Disciples accepts
donations from dinner theater guests. In addition, the
group receives a great deal of support in the form of
time and talents from members of the Clarks Mills
congregation, plus use of the fellowship hall, kitchen
and equipment. Individuals, local businesses and
nonprofit organizations also lend support to theater
productions through the loan of equipment, props, and
stage furnishings.
| Drama Disciples
presented Hans Brinker or The Silver
Skates,
as dramatized by Tom Taggart and based on Mary
Maples Dodge's classic story, in October '05. |
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EXPANSION: Drama Disciples is
undertaking a new project called Discipleship
Amplified! The endeavor is aimed at
expanding this ministry by supplementing free marketing
with small purchased advertisements, upgrading sound and
lighting, and introducing more people to the church
through increasing attendance and participation in dinner
theaters.
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A Place to
Call Home,
written by Peggy Barnell, reminded cast and
audience alike of Christian values.
Drama Disciples performed this
play as the Christmas holiday approached in
October ‘06.
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| PROCEEDS
FROM SHOWS:
When proceeds exceed expenses, Drama Disciples keeps a
small reserve to cover startup costs for the next show,
then contributes to special mission projects. These
projects include Clarks Mills UMC Good Neighbor Fund;
short-term mission trips to Haiti, El Salvador, and
Philadelphia; and the Lakeview Ministerium's sponsorship
of Christian Night at the Stoneboro Fair. |
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Cara and Kyle
returning from trip to Northwest Haiti Christian
Mission in March '06. They went back in '07 with
Bessie, Sam and Bernie. |
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| For
Jenny's Sake,
published by Acts One, was a popular musical
presented by Drama Disciples March 23-25, 2007. |
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NEXT
PRODUCTION: Objects in Christmas are
Closer Than They Appear! By Dennis
& Nan Allen
Brandon is OUTTA HERE. No
more Christmas for him! Why? No one knows, but in this
contemporary musical we learn why Christmas is important.
Practices are under way, but help is still needed. To
learn more, call Donna Elder-Sutley at 724-981-1040 or
Sherry Runge at 724-588-1586, or talk to any member of
Drama Disciples. |