Waiting for Forever

What a well-told story worth telling! It's a powerful look at the affects of trauma and love on a child, how both follow him into adulthood... and how he follows love. More like this, please. Studios, take some notes.
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Watch Joyce and I play the parents of nine...

Retaliation or Love

Pastor Joyce Swingle preached on Matthew 5:43-48. Though not recorded, she was followed by John Forbes, a talented performing artist who has worked on Broadway, produced and performed Off-Broadway and around the world. He invites you to connect with him through Facebook. Also not recorded, Rich Swingle performed his one-man one-act play "The Fall", based on part of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Joyce Swingle" on the iTunes Store.

WCCC Worship 5/26/13 by RichS on Grooveshark
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Watch Joyce and I play the parents of nine...

Divided or Faithful

Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Matthew 5:31-32, continuing our Choices Series from The Sermon on the Mount.  Comments by Bill and Liz H. Testimony about The Revelation by Vincent N. Pastoral prayer and announcements by Pastor Linda Warren.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

The Mothers Day song that we sang today, "The Sweetest Gift", is included in the lineup below.

WCCC Worship 5/12/13 by RichS on Grooveshark
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Join us for Indescribable, June 1, 7 pm: www.WestchesterChapel.org/Indescribable.

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Take Up Your Cross

Our guest preacher today at Westchester Chapel works in a region which is closed to the Gospel, so for the safety of all involved in that work we didn't record the message. It was based on Matthew 16:13-28, which I dramatized during the service. That performance is mixed with my performance of a similar sketch at Ceasarea Philippi in the following video:



Here are a few approved notes from the sermon:
The stories of people taking up their cross to follow Jesus was so inspiring! The speaker said that in the West these verses about death to self can be drowned out by the sound of the steam creating out lattes or the contractors renovating our kitchens or the growl of our sports cars or SUVs or the ones we wish we had. The people mentioned in the sermon have given up everything to follow Jesus. Though they have nothing in their society they have everything in the Lord. If Jesus were here right now, which He is, would there be something in your life He might point to and ask you to give it up so you could follow Him more closely? 
Here's our worship lineup:
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Join us for Indescribable, June 1, 7 pm: www.WestchesterChapel.org/Indescribable.

Ruth


The producers of Ruth have expressed interest in casting me in the role of Reverend Benjamin Morris if they secure funding for the project. So pray for funding to be secured and like their Facebook page. They're hoping to have an $8M budget.

Here's the audition I created as an improv...



Living in Sin or Living The Life

Pastor Joyce Swingle preached on Matthew 5:27-30.  Opening and commentary on the Ten Commandments by Bill H. Communion by Pastor Randy Solomon. Prayer and announcements by Pastor Randy and Pastor Linda Warren.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

WCCC Worship 4/28/13 by RichS on Grooveshark
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The Revelation Worship Set




These are the songs that were interspersed within The Revelation, which was performed last night.

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Interview with George Flores on Star 99.1

I was interviewed by George Flores on Star 99.1FM about next Saturday's performance of The Revelation, among a number of other things.



Here are links to more information on some of the things I mentioned during the interview:

www.RichDrama.com (click Feature-Length Plays for information on all of my plays that I mentioned)
www.WestchesterChapel.org
www.WestchesterChapel.org/Revelation
www.SamhillRoad.com (the band playing at The Revelation)
www.itinerary.richdrama.com (for information on the performances of Twelve Angry Jurors in July)
www.RichDrama.com/MWF (my report of last year's MasterWorksFestival theatre program)
www.RichDrama.com/Indescribable (The film in which Joyce and I play husband and wife)
www.RichDrama.com/Updates (to sign up for information on the troupe of performers we're organizing to bring to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
www.RichDrama.com/Africa
www.RichDrama.com/BeyondTheChariots (my play about Olympic runner, Eric Liddell)
http://blog.richdrama.com/2008_08_01_archive.html (Our adventures in China, Hong Kong, Macau, and the Philippines during the 2008 Olympics.




The Revelation: a timely message of Hope


When we were setting the date of the 15th Anniversary performance of my one-man play The Revelation we were all thinking it would be in March, but one conflict after the other pushed it back to next Saturday. Little did we know that the timing would make it a comfort to us all as we mourn the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombings. 
On September 14, 2001, I was slated to perform a different play at a venue near New York City. I called up the host and asked if his group would be open to me switching plays. I sensed The Revelation would be the better offering that week. 
The Revelation's message of hope in the midst of persecution is a perfect reflection on the Lord's goodness and great love for us, no matter what we read in the headlines.
I hope to see you there. Details follow.
Rich

Rich Swingle will perform The Revelation on April 27 at The Crowne Plaza of White Plains, NY, 7pm. FREE Admission. The Crowne Plaza is at 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601. It is a $5 cab ride from the White Plains Metro-North Train Station or call Crowne Plaza for their free shuttle: 914.682.0050.
Rich has performed this play Off-Broadway, at national arts conferences in the US and Canada, in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne, Australia. He even filmed scenes from it in a cave overlooking Jerusalem. Don't miss the opportunity to see it near you.
This FREE one-person play is accompanied by illustrations by Jim Warren and musical worship interludes by Samhill Road. Refreshments will be served and a love offering taken, but this uplifting event is being offered FREE because we need to remember that God loves us and the world He created. Bring friends, relatives and those who are seeking God to this exciting, encouraging event. You can see excerpts from the play and an interview with Rich and Samhill Road and also download other promotional materials at www.WestchesterChapel.org/Revelation.

Photo by NicolettiPhoto.com.

42



Pray about seeing the film 42. It shows Jackie Robinson's experience as the first African American in US pro baseball. The film makes it clear that Branch Rickey, the man who opened the way for this to happen, was a Christian. On a side note, Branch was name the Old Testament prophets gave the coming Messiah. It is rated PG-13 because of the language and some moments of racial tension. Sadly, the Lord's Name is taken in vain: four uses of g-d. That would usually be a strikeout for me recommending something, but the Christian message in this film is so powerful Joyce and I felt like we could recommend it with caution.

Treasure Seekers at Kitty Hawk

We just got back from Kitty Hawk, NC, where the airplane was invented. I created this Treasure Seekers video for the children of our church, Westchester Chapel.



Treasure Seekers meet the third Sunday of every month: WestchesterChapel.org.

Salt and Light; Useful or Useless?

Pastor Jim Warren continues our Choices Series at Westchester Chapel, preaching on Matthew 5:13-14.  He talks about the details of all that happened in order for Joyce to become aware of the Lord's love for her.

Opening comments and prayer by Madelyn Badillo who led worship with Piero Gorriti, who plays guitar under some comments and prayers. Announcement and pastoral prayer by Joyce Swingle.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

WCCC Worship 4/7/13 by RichS on Grooveshark
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Resurrection!

This is how we started our service this Easter morning...



Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Matthew 14:44-46. Opening Resurrection Egg hunt led by Pastor Randy Solomon. Closing prayer by Pastor Linda Warren.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

Here's another expression of the Easter story: Trevor the Treasure Seeker introduces Forrest the Forest Fire Fighter.



The stories are true, courtesy of my father, sister-and-law and Scripture.

Westchester Chapel's Treasure Seekers (ages 5-10) meet the third Sunday of every month. Join Trevor the Treasure Seeker and his friends as they seek the Greatest Treasure Ever!

The search takes place at Westchester Chapel, which meets at the Crowne Plaza, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 at 11 a.m.

WCCC Worship Easter 2013 by RichS on Grooveshark
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Forty Lashes Minus One

Pastor Randy Solomon created an unforgettable Good Friday service. We started tasting olives to remember the Garden of Gethsemane (which means "olive press"), saw the fire where Peter denied that he knew the Lord, heard the rooster crow; we even smelled the vinegar when the sponge was put to Jesus' lips as He hung on the cross.

We won't have time to process the whole service before Good Friday ends, so I've uploaded the sound effect that moved me the most: It's the sound of the 39 lashes Jesus received during his flogging.

Romans gave 40 lashes for death by flogging, and one less if death was not intended. They used a cat-of-nine-tails, which had nine separate mini-whips, and on the end of each was tied a bit of bone or metal, which would dig flesh out of the person being flogged. Jack Kelly wrote, "It’s the opinion of the New England Journal of the American Medical Assn. that the flesh of our Lord’s back would have been almost completely torn off, leaving His rib cage exposed, and he would have been in deep shock following His interrogation."

As you listen consider that He took each lash for you, as a part of God's plan for our Salvation.



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The Revelation in White Plains, NY



Rich Swingle will perform The Revelation on April 27 at The Crowne Plaza of White Plains, NY, 7pm. FREE Admission. The Crowne Plaza is at 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601.

Rich has performed this play Off-Broadway, at national arts conferences in the US and Canada, in Sydney, Newcastle and Melbourne, Australia. Don't miss the opportunity to see it near you.

This FREE one-person play is accompanied by illustrations by Jim Warren and musical worship interludes by Samhill Road. Refreshments will be served and a love offering taken, but this uplifting event is being offered FREE because we need to remember that God loves us and the world He created. Bring friends, relatives and those who are seeking God to this exciting, encouraging event. You may download other promotional materials at www.WestchesterChapel.org.

The Revelation coming to White Plains, NY



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Joyce is up for another movie

Joyce and I are auditioning for a film in which we'd love to play husband and wife again. Some of you may not know we did that the first time in the film Indescribable, which will be released on DVD April 6!

I'm building an acting website for Joyce, and I'd love to add some quotes about her acting.

If you have a moment, please submit a comment, followed by the way you'd like your name to appear. For instance:

"She's amazing!"
--Rich Swingle
Actor, Director, Acting Coach
New York City

The more areas of expertise the more it will help lend credibility to her work.

If you need a refresher, here's her performance of her one-woman one-act The Shepherd's Daughter performed in The Shepherd's Cave in Bethlehem: 


Please post your quote below...

Thanks so much for your help!

in Christ alone,
Rich


Palm Sunday thoughts and prayers

There was a technical error that prevented today's sermon from being recorded, but we uploaded Bill H.'s opening comments about Palm Sunday and Pastor Joyce Swingle's prayer and announcements. Pastor Jim Warren also shares some news about the April 27 production of The Revelation.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

Pastor Linda Warren preached a sermon titled "Worship the King" on Matthew 20:29-21:11, which precedes and covers the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, the event now commemorated with Palm Sunday.

One sad result of the interrupted recording is that you can't hear Pastor Linda share how she felt led to sing Chris Tomlin's rendition of the hymn "Crown Him with Many Crowns" this morning. She had the idea so late in the week that she didn't want to impose it upon Bill and Liz H., who were leading worship today. As you can see in our worship lineup below, the Holy Spirit prompted them to introduce it to Westchester Chapel for the first time.
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Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

Journey to the Garden in Amman, Jordan.

I'm performing some of my play Journey to the Garden on Maundy Thursday and taking part in an experiential Good Friday service that is going to be unforgettable. 

All are welcome: WestchesterChapel.org.

Devoted to Each Other or to Self?

Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Acts 2:42-47 and Romans 12:1-2, starting with the question: "Are you a dog person or a cat person?" Chris Choi opens with prayer. Pastor Linda Warren tells the story of St. Patrick and prays over the sermon.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

Our worship lineup...
WCCC Worship 3/17/13 by RichS on Grooveshark
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Questions about acting

I just took part in a Google+ discussion about acting, and I thought I'd post my comments here:
I've been working professionally in the performing arts or applied theatre since 1995. Most of that work has been as a stage actor. I've written or developed a dozen one-man plays (RichDrama.com), and to my utter astonishment I've had opportunity to perform them and/or teach acting and public presentation skills in 36 states, five continents and 25 nations. I was cast in my first film in 2010, and since then I've performed in nine films, including two that were featured at SAICFF this year: Papa Lehman in Indescribable and the land speculator in Alone Yet Not Alone (IMDb.me/RichSwingle). 
I'd love for all of you between the ages of 16 and 30 to audition for The MasterWorks Festival Theatre Program. It's a one-month intensive in acting. We'll develop a play in Winona Lake, Indiana, and you'll sit under Christians with more than a combined century of experience as professional actors. We'll perform our play near Pittsburgh, and in an Off-Broadway theatre just off of Times Square, NY.  
Here's my report from last year: RichDrama.com/MWF
So here are my answers to the questions posted: 
1. What is the purpose of acting?
I believe this goes back to the purpose of life. We were created to be in relationship with the Lord. Being created in the Creator's image means that we all have creativity within us, and when we invite the Lord into the process it glorifies God. When we tell God's stories, I've found it to be a foretaste of heaven. I respond below about other messaging. 
2. How is it done?
Get trained! 
I remember facing the choice of whether or not to bother with training, and if so, which degree to get. My undergrad degree was in sociology/social work with a Christian Ed minor and I realized years later I was a few credits shy of a theatre minor. Then I spent a year at seminary and ended up getting a masters in theatre at Hunter College, which happened to have the cheapest tuition in the US at the time, and yet I learned from Eric Bentley (a student of CS Lewis), Tina Howe (who has been nominated and won numerous awards and fellowships, including the Tony and Pulitzer), Jonathan Kalb (critic for the NY Times, among others), Jerome Coopersmith (screen writer for the original Hawaii 5-O and An American Christmas Carol).  
My masters thesis was focused on sociodrama, which I learned from Patricia Sternberg who was a student of Jacob Moreno, the inventor of sociodrama, which gave way to role play and informed improv. So I lean toward the use of improv as I prepare for performances. When my wife, Joyce, and I were performing in Indescribable there's a very moving scene where she needed to cry. She's not a trained actor, but we used structured improv to keep ourselves in the moment before the cameras rolled, so when the director yelled, "Action!" Joyce was sobbing, as were all our film children, down to the five-year-old. I've been exposed to a number of other techniques, and I pick and choose what works best for each project, so our approach at MasterWorks is to bring in faculty trained in a variety of techniques.  
Patricia Mauceri, who's been on our faculty since 2005 was in the second acting class at Juilliard and trained with Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Robin Williams and others.  She's gone on to perform on Broadway, in television and film with Johnny Depp, Christopher Plummer, Gene Hackman, James Earl Jones, and many others.
Susan Somerville Brown is from a musical theatre background, trained at Indiana Wesleyan. She's performed in over 40 productions in the Chicago market and on Broadway. 
3. What messages are we trying to send through what we do on the screen?
The actor is subservient to the scriptwriter and the director. That means that we have to be very careful, prayerful, and responsible about the messages we help the producers tell. Of course acting is so much more than the lines, but if you're telling a story that's different than what the director has in mind you probably won't work with him or her again. Do your due diligence by looking at what other projects the producers and directors have done in the past. Read everything available to you, and keep seeking the Lord every step of the way. Look at Creation. The greatest Hollywood epic is tiny in comparison with a mustard seed. The most powerful stories to tell are those that have an impact on the eternity of the audience.
4. etc.
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Treasure Seekers this Sunday

Westchester Chapel's Treasure Seekers (ages 5-10) meet the third Sunday of every month. Join Trevor the Treasure Seeker and his friends as they seek the Greatest Treasure Ever!

The search takes place at Westchester Chapel, which meets at the Crowne Plaza, 66 Hale Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 at 11 a.m.



Live Audtions

We'll be having live auditions for the MasterWorks Festival, including the theatre program this Saturday in New York City...


For my report on last year's festival, and a link to this year's program visit RichDrama.com/MWF. We'll be closing the month with performances in an Off-Broadway theatre.

Peacemakers or Turning People from God?

Rich Swingle preaches on Mattthew 5:9, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Closing prayer by Pastor Joyce Swingle. Announcements by Pastor Randy Solomon.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

Here are some of the articles Rich mentioned:
Shooting in the Dark, New York Times
The Impact of Media Violence on Children and Adolescents, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Teaching Kids to Kill, Christianity Today
Captivated: Finding Freedom in a Media Captive Culture, Philip Telfer
The Gospel Sandals of Peace, Rich Swingle

Here are the ads Rich played during the service:




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The Bible

Our denomination (Church of the Nazarene) is endorsing The Bible Series, which starts on the History Channel this Sunday:

On Sunday, March 3, at 7:00 PM Central/8:00 PM Eastern, the History Channel will begin a 10-hour, five-week miniseries, The Bible. The miniseries, which begins with Genesis and ends with Revelation, will dramatize some of the great stories from the Bible, including the Garden of Eden, Noah and the Flood, the Exodus, and David and Goliath. The series concludes on Easter Sunday, March 31, with the story of the Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension, and prophecy of the Second Coming of Christ.
Rick Schatz, CEO of pureHOPE, says, “I have seen some of the promotional material and the trailer for this series, and the quality of the production looks to be stunningly wonderful. I believe these programs would encourage Christians across the United States and increase their faith in the Holy Scriptures.”
I encourage you to share this information with the people in your church. Click here to view the trailer.
Sincerely,
Woodie J. Stevens
Director
Sunday School & Discipleship Ministries International




Megan's Testimony

Megan Tolosa gave me a ride after a deer lept in front of the car I was driving during the filming of the short film Settled. Were it not for the wreck I wouldn't have heard her story. I hope it blesses you.

Purity or Pollution?

Joyce led communion in this morning's service at our church, Westchester Chapel.

Pastor Randy Solomon preaches on Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Opening prayer and closing testimony by today's guest worship leader, Piero Gorriti.



In his testimony Piero mentioned the story of the prodigal son. While we (the Swingles) attended the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival we saw a great short film on that passage. Parents should watch it before deciding whether or not to show their children, since it depicts the life of the prodigal. It would probably merit a PG rating.


The Prodigal from Munn Brothers on Vimeo.

This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

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Blessed Are Those Who Seek the Truth for They Shall Live the Life

Pastor Joyce Swingle inserts her own beatitude into our series on The Sermon on the Mount: Living the Life. She preaches on John 4. Following the sermon is a testimony by Madelyn B.



This service is available for download free on iTunes, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for "Westchester Chapel" on the iTunes Store.

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God's Love Is for Real

This is the audio recording of Rich Swingle's sermon at his grandma, Alice Swingle's funeral.



The service can be viewed in its entirety by clicking here.

This is a playlist of music performed at the service, performed by recording artists.

Alice Swingle Memorial by RichS on Grooveshark

 Here are links to some of the things Rich mentions in the sermon:

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Day One of the Film Festival

We're at the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival having a ball! There are about 2,000 people here that get it: In order to take back society we must take back the entertainment industry. We feel like we're a part of something that is catching some huge momentum.

This is the theatre where Indescribable and Alone Yet Not Alone will be screened this afternoon and evening: IMDb.me/RichSwingle. Tonight we heard Steven Kendrick speak. He told how Courageous, which won the $101,000 Jubilee Prize last year has impacted audiences all over the world. When I was in Manila after the '08 Olympics we attended a church where the police chief is a member. He had the entire force read through The Purpose Driven Life. Now we hear they've all watched Courageous, and 1000 officers have given their lives to the Lord after watching it! Indescribable is up for that prize this year. Praying for worldwide impact for whichever film wins!

Besides Indescribable we've run into people from Alone Yet Not Alone, which screens tomorrow evening in the main theatre and in theatres nationwide on April 6, Beyond the Mask, The Screenwriters, Christmas Grace, and the Vetters, pictured here, from Pawn's Move: IMDb.me/RichSwingle. One of the first people we ran into is Stacey Bradshaw, with whom I'll share some scenes in the upcoming film In His Steps: RichDrama.com/InHisSteps.

Seth plays one of our characters' nine children in Indescribable (RichDrama.com/Indescribable). He encourages his siblings to help my character write the hymn "The Love of God".

Looking forward to more connections today!

San Antonio and more...


We're heading to the San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival tomorrow, and you can help improve my chances of being cast in new films just by visiting IMDb.me/RichSwingle. I've posted a number of new photos there to reward your visit. While you're there, please click the Facebook "Like" button if you happen to be on Facebook. The last time I asked folks to visit and "Like" I shot up several thousand points on IMDb's STARmeter, which increases the likelihood of casting directors to take notice of my work. I'd appreciate it tremendously if you could help me out again: IMDb.me/RichSwingle.

This festival has the largest single grand prize in America for Christian film. Joyce and I play husband and wife in Indescribable, which is up for that $101,000 prize. Also, Alone Yet Not Alone, in which I play a land speculator, will be screened there.

You can watch the awards ceremony streamed live this Saturday starting at 7:30pm Central. Click here for details.



Three other films in which I perform were just released:

In the short film Settled I play Tom, one of the leaders in a post-apocalyptic community, who reluctantly takes in an enemy. It was created in 168 hours as a part of a competition. Each team was given the verse Psalm 68:6, one week to write a script, and one week to film it. You can watch it now by clicking here.

I play Coach Sean Ryan in For the Glory, which tells the true story of Kirk Kuykendall: His dreams of playing basketball in the Olympics were shattered, but when he gave his life to the Lord there was a transformation that opened the possibility of playing soccer in the Olympics. You can order the DVD by clicking here.

Pawn's Move, a film in which I play Sheriff Hansen, one of several characters that help a young couple understand life in the grace of the Lord, was actually released some time ago, but it is now available to watch instantly on Netflix and Amazon. Click here for details.

If you haven't already done so, please click IMDb.me/RichSwingle to help my chances of being cast in more faith-affirming films like these.

In other news, we're three weeks away from casting Twelve Angry Jurors for the MasterWorks Festival theatre program, which will take the play on the road, performing in Bethel Park, PA, and in an Off-Broadway theatre in NYC. If you or someone you know would like to join us, urge them to audition soon. You can see my report from last year's program at RichDrama.com/MWF, where there's a link to information on this year's program or you can go there directly by clicking here.

We'll also have a Long-Form Improv track, which will also take advantage of our faculty's 125 years of combined experience in the professional performing arts world. Click here for more info.

As always, my one-man plays are available for live performance anywhere in the world: RichDrama.com.