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A small number of scripts, generally youth oriented. |
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A moderate number of free scripts. |
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A small number of free scripts written by Robert J. Lee. |
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A large collection of free scripts compiled by Matthew Pole. |
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Christian Drama-Connection is a large, free database by which you can browse for scripts by a range of criteria, including topics, cast size, length, intended audience, drama style, etc. |
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A small number of free scripts. |
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Free Christian musicals and music. |
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A collection of over 40 original skit scripts by Fred Passmore that are free for use. |
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A small number of scripts (though more promised) - royalty required. Can be previewed by downloading pdf file. |
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Wide range of well written scripts by Debra Bruch, Associate Professor of Theatre at Michigan Technology University, including drama for worship. Also some excellent articles on drama in the Christian context. |
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An expanding collection of excellent slice-of-life dramas, by a former member of the scriptwriting team at Willow Creek. |
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One of the dramas (New Clothes, Same Old Lie) is listed on Dramatix, but the other two would be of more interest to Americans (one theme is the Oregon Trail, the other is set in New York in the early 1900s.) |
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Currently a small number of quality scripts, and some helpful teaching resources, but in the process of expanding. |
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This site displays a "play of the week" available free - others may be obtained via a free email subscription. |
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Dramamission (Justyn Walker) |
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More than 60 free scripts. (Note: this is the new name and address of the former "Christian Drama Source" site.) |
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(CAN) |
One of the largest collections on the Internet, well ordered. |
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Matthew Gehman's drama and mime site. |
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(UK) |
A moderate number of well-written scripts, plus a writing service. |
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(USA) |
Free original puppet scripts, chants, songs and poems. |
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(USA) |
Short skits, full length plays and audience interactive mysteries suited for dinner theater. |
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(USA) |
A large number of free scipts. |
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(USA) |
A small number of free scripts + poetry. |
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(USA) |
A small number of free youth-oriented scripts. More available for a fee. |
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(USA) |
A small number of youth-oriented scripts - good quality. |
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(USA) |
A moderate number of free scripts. |
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(USA) |
Several dozen free scripts, mostly humorous. |
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(UK) |
A series of sketches by evangelist and Bible teacher Greg Walton and wife Sue. |
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A huge number of scripts, although many come from Bob Snook (see above). Dramas in the free section of this site are listed only by title, with no description, so it may be difficult to find what you are looking for. A subscription gives you access to a better search tool. |
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Possibly the largest collection of free scripts on the Internet. |
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A small number of (mostly humorous) scripts; suitable for teens (some are quite "edgy") |
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Sketches written by Jane and Mark Lewis - explaining the Bible in a TV age. Some good contemporary topics explored. |
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St John the Evangelist Anglican church in Cambridge, UK, has performed a nativity plan on Christmas morning for many years. They have now made them available online. |
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(UK) |
Large free collection of scripts, well ordered. |
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(USA) |
A good number of free scripts, including mimes. |
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(UK) |
A small number of well-written scripts. |
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(USA) |
Only lists a small number of scripts from their large library, but with regular changeover. |
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Scripts and musicals for children ages 1-16. |
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(S.AF) |
A small number of scripts from Christina Perrelli, a promising writer. Small fee, dependent on use. |
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(USA) |
The scripts must be purchased for Kindle (or any mobile device with the Kindle app) but they are inexpensive and a further royalty is not required if the performance is free. |
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A small number of scripts (though more promised) - royalty required. Can be previewed by downloading pdf file. |
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ChurchPlays.com features over 65 edgy skits written by Mark Clark especially for contemporary drama ministries and youth groups, as well as longer plays for Christmas and Easter. It includes a PlayFinder to locate scripts by topic or scripture. |
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A moderate number of well-written scripts. They also have a large number of scripts dealing with subjects of topical interest which are not shown at the site. |
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Christian dramas and scripts for christmas, easter and other events especially written for churches and Christian schools. |
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A moderate range of scripts, musicals and other resources, including a piano course. |
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The Covenant Players is an international ministry which sends touring groups around the world. Charles Tanner, the founder, has written many scripts, some of which are available via this site. |
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Possibly the largest single collection of Christian drama scripts on the Internet - over 700 scripts! Also includes video clips and other resources. A ministry of the Cambridge Christian Resource Network, UK. A £15 registration gives unlimited access to all resources for a year. |
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Hundreds of sketches catalogued by theme, Bible reference, props, cast, length and more. Listing of sources of scripts in print and online. All searchable! |
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Several full-length musicals available, including music files. |
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A collection of short well-written scripts (mostly 4-7
minutes) covering Christmas to Easter, parables, Vacation Bible School
scripts and lots more. Love, fun and questions about life run through
the scripts. A small purchase fee covers all necessary rights:
performance, script copying, video, even upload of extracts to YouTube! |
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Eldridge Plays and Musicals |
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This year Eldridge Publishing embarks on it’s 100th year in the publishing business. We have nearly 1,000 active titles including all genres: full-lengths, one-acts, musicals, melodramas, holiday plays, children’s theatre, dinner theatre, audience participation, and resource books. While the majority of our titles are for community theatres and schools, the remaining titles are aimed for non-denominational religious market. |
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Skits, full-length plays, and short sermon illustrations, some suitable for dinner theatre presentations. Many have a Christian re-working of old classics (eg, Chaucer, and Cinderella) |
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Scripts by Joseph Ransom. |
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Plays directly based on New Testament stories and "Commentaries" (our term, in lieu of a better description, for scripts which are not directly based on biblical texts but are about the relationship between Christianity and society). All the scripts can be read on the internet, but all require a royalty payment for copies of scripts or performances. We also have plays based on Old Testament Stories at http://www.lazybeescripts.co.uk/Religious_and_Moral_Scripts/Old_Testament_Plays.asp |
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(UK) |
A large collection of scripts, can be viewed freely on screen (but only in PDF format). Payment required for use. |
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(USA) |
A moderate number of scripts, royalty required. |
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(USA) |
1 act and full-length musicals for children and for all ages suitable for church presentation. |
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(UK) |
A moderate selection of monologues (short) and plays (mostly long). The monologues are free, a royalty is required for the plays. |
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(NZ) |
A small number of scripts, including a variety suitable for hosting a "murder mystery" evening or weekend. A special feature is "Guardian Angel" support through the production process. |
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(USA) |
A large number of scripts. Synopses only on view, but available on moderate royalty payment. |
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A small number of scripts (with more on the way). Only synopsis and number of actors can be viewed freely. |
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(UK) |
T. James Belich specialises in full-length scripts with a fantasy or rather unusual viewpoint. |
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(USA) |
Sketches, monologues, prayers, responsive readings. Some come with PowerPoint slides. |
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(USA) |
An assortment of free and priced scripts. Most of the plays are written to be performed by inner city youth. Visitors have to register (this is free) to see everything available. |
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(USA) |
A large selection of scripts, with a small royalty requested. Also a writing service. |
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(USA) |
RileysDiner features church-based scripts for which a royalty is required. |
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(USA) |
Some of these scripts are about heroes of the faith. All are for sale. |
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Source Productions (Wayne Wright musicals) |
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Musicals in ready to perform format complete with backing tracks. |
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Plays by Len Cuthbert. |
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(USA) |
A good selection of scripts - royalty required, but negotiable. Will write to request. |
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The largest catalogue of "slice of life" dramas on the Internet. Very high quality - but a royalty required for all. |
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WriteThisWay Drama Services offers custom designed and ready to go scripts. Fee required. |
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Note: Many of the following sites are not specifically Christian, but most carry material dealing with moral values and issues, or general entertainment. Many have been set up by teachers. Many of the scripts require a royalty. Listing the site here implies no endorsement - the addresses are provided purely as a service. |
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The largest collection of Australian playscripts (over 1100+) available from the one site. It includes the catalogue of Currency Press, Playlab Press and the Australian Script Centre. It has been government funded with the goal of providing a single touchpoint/resource of material. All the Script Centre’s material is available for instant download as PDF’s. This enables users to browse extracts prior to purchase. |
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(NZ) |
Plays particularly suitable for school productions, by one of New Zealand's best-known playwrights. Durations from short scripts to full-length. |
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Musical dramas for performance by children aged 8-13. Musical comedies/ pantomimes, and a Christmas production. |
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(UK) |
A huge list of scripts, with search engine, including musicals, children's, school performances, etc. Mostly secular, but a lot of favourites here. |
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(USA) |
A moderate number of scripts suitable for ages 7-17; most have moral themes. |
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(Aust) |
A range of Christian scripts for puppets, most free. You can search for scripts using keywords or phrases, browse the script categories, and even share some scripts that you've written. Most scripts have a Christian theme and are written in English, yet we also have a large number of non-English and secular resources too. Total scripts on file: 1,180. |
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Scripts from a Biblical perspective, mostly suitable for young people. |
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Although a secular site, some have spiritual themes. |
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Plays and musicals for young audiences. |
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Suitable for schools and after-school programs. Many have moral and social themes. |
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(S.Am) |
A collection of skits for children/youth which can be used in schools/neighbourhood theatres. Each one deals with a social problem or a quality which affects their moral and spiritual growth. All are in Spanish. |
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A secular site with a wide range of scripts, including children's. Some have spiritual themes. |
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(USA) |
Many longer productions, most with music available on CD and mini disk - royalty required. |
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(USA) |
Many well known folk stories and fairy tales. |
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(UK) |
Plays by Belinda Loxton. |
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(USA) |
The script for just about every musical you can think of is listed here. |
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(UK) |
A large range of plays, including many suitable for young people. Most are longer than skits, and many suitable for one-act play festivals. Secular, but some with spiritual themes. |
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(UK) |
A leading supplier of school musicals. |
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(USA) |
Children's theatre scripts and plays. Most of the well-known fairy stories/folk tales are here. |
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Around
400 scripts for children, including many folk stories and fantasies. A
subscription is required for access to most of the scripts, but a small
selection of free children's scripts is available here. |
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3 puppet scripts available for free. |
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A large collection of scripts in Russian, plus other resources. |
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A collection of skits for children/youth which can be used in schools/neighbourhood theatres. Each one deals with a social problem or a quality which affects their moral and spiritual growth. All are in Spanish. |
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The Lampost Theatre Co. is dedicated to developing unique resources to proclaim the Gospel and exhort the Body of Christ: ministry-tested material produced for real-life opportunities, whether starting a drama team, taking a short-term mission trip, or seeking ways to enhance Sunday worship. |
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Everything (but everything) you need for puppetry - secular, but a wonderful resource. |
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Cyndeelou's Puppets - Quality Affordable rod arm style Puppets for Sale! |
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Czech Marionettes is the largest online exhibition of original marionette creations and antique marionettes from the Czech. Many other good puppet resources linked from the site. |
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The world's largest collection of drama lesson plans, games and activities. "Lots of church theatre directors use my site to get great ideas, some of which they adapt slightly to fit a faith-based theme. Also, every day I post a free daily drama game on FB and Twitter." Janea. |
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A wide range of resources, particularly aimed at beginners. Sections include: How to Break Into Acting, Voice, Speech, & Dialect; Games and exercises; monologues and practice scripts; and career guide. |
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A wide selection of puppets and puppet resources. |
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Puppets and puppetry resources for ministries and homes. PRI removable leg puppets. |
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The script for just about every musical you can think of is listed here. Scripts are for sale. |
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Another site with a large resource of musicals for sale, plus scripts from most significant playwrights. |
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A big range of Readers Theatre scripts - although secular, some have spiritual themes. |
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A large range of Readers Theatre scripts - secular. |
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An extensive range of titles - secular. |
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This must be the largest resource of script titles on the Internet. Mostly secular. |
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A huge list of scripts, with search engine, including musicals, children's, school performances, etc. Mostly secular, but a lot of favourites here. |
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(UK) |
A large range of plays, including many suitable for young people. Most are longer than skits, and many suitable for one-act play festivals. Secular, but some with spiritual themes. |
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A huge list of resources for all things Christmas, including scripts, stories, graphic art, etc. |
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An excellent series of tutorials on scriptwriting. |
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A wide range of resources. |
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A subset of the Dramashare site, with teaching on mime. |
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General theatre resources + list of sites. |
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A huge site exploring spiritual issues as treated in the movies. Most major modern movies are discussed. Get some good ideas for use of movie clips in services or as part of a drama. For a detailed contents page, go to www.hollywoodjesus/contents.htm |
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Everything you want to know, including pics, from over 250,000 moves. |
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A major list of Christian resources. |
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A small list of drama sites. |
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Links for drama and resource sites. |
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A small list of drama sites. |
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Playwrights on the Web is an international database of playwrights and their websites (offering production and publishing possibilities as well as contacts). The Internet Theatre Bookshop offers virtually every play currently published in the English language, and includes specialist music, dance, cinema, TV & radio sections. |
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A variety of links, plus workshop and script resources (including a book on scriptwriting for sale). |
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A huge resource of links to articles, helps and websites on all aspects of Christian creative work. |
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Resources relating to all aspects of Christian creative. |
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Articles exploring the arts, music and the Christian worldview. |
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A good list of resource sites. |
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A set of resources for school teachers of drama. |
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A Christian arts ministry providing performance, creative, and technical resources to churches and training and development opportunities to artists. Our mission: enhancing the arts, developing artists, reaching the community. |
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"Directing Young Actors" is a website with the goal of educating teachers and parents how to direct children on stage. |
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If you know of other sites, or yours is not listed here, please let us know. We would love to expand the network!
Email soul.communication@outlook.com. In the subject line, include the phrase, "Attention John".