Voices for Good Friday - eBook [ePub]
Worship Services with Dramatic Monologues Based on the Gospels - Year C
Creative, interpretive, dramatic monologues for a fresh way of telling the familiar gospel story for Year C.
These interpretive, dramatic monologues give voice to selected characters from the Gospel of Luke. Presented in a reproducible, copy-friendly format, the monologues provide a creative way to present Good Friday/Tenebrae services and to tell the story of the passion of Jesus Christ. The monologues can be presented as a collective work or can be used individually as sermon helps, Bible study presentations, and in other creative ways in worship settings. It has a central theme and contains a suggested worship service outline. Dialogue and stage directions allow for easy stage setup, short prep time, and few rehearsals.About the Author
Amanda Burr
An ordained minister, a registered nurse, and a professional actress, Amanda Burr is lead pastor of the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs, California. She earned her bachelor and master degrees in nursing, and received her M. Div. and D. Min. from Claremont School of the Theology. Since her early college years she has acted in stage and television roles. She has received awards for her acting, directing, and set design. She is a member of the Palm Canyon Theatre, a regional theater company in Palm Springs. In addition, as a member of the Guatemala Mission Team of Interfaith Action International, she volunteers each year to install wood efficiency stoves and be the team s nurse. She lives in Cathedral City, California.