Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Outreach/Christian Drama
Christian Drama | ||
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Outreach North American Division |
Skill Level 2 | ![]() |
Year of Introduction: 2006 |
The Christian Drama Honor is a component of the Witnessing Master Award . |
1. Memorize and apply 1 Corinthians 10:31 to complete this honor.
edit1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJ) |
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Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. |
2. Describe each of the following categories of Drama
edita. Human Videos
editCharacterizing a song by acting it out with expression and movement.
b. Worship Skits/Drama Sketches
editUsually only about 10 minutes long or less and have a specific message.
c. Pantomime
editThe art of telling a story without speech. Can be one person or a group. Can also be put to music as a Human Video.
d. Dramatic Reading/monologue, duet, or group
editCan be a monologue, duet or group reading using the voice to emphasize and show emotion.
e. Musical/Drama
editUsually longer than a skit. Could have different acts or scenes. Songs are added to go with the theme.
3. Describe how each of these areas of Drama can be used to reach people for God.
editThey can be used in Youth Rallies, Worships, and Youth Groups. Also, for going out to other churches, schools and youth groups as an outreach. For example, say you had a play about the nativity it would explain to people Jesus' birth. When acting it out, people who have never heard of Jesus, could easily find out about how the wise men came to see Jesus in just a play.
4. Know the following rules for acting well
edita. Never turn your back to the audience
editb. Speak slow during a line and fast between the line (no dead space between characters speaking)
editc. Enunciate and pronounce words clearly (unless it states differently in the stage directions)
editd. No dairy products or sweets (chocolate, soda pop) before speaking lines or singing
edite. Keep in character (don't laugh or smile unless stated in stage directions)
editf. Stay in your space (unless stated to move in stage directions)
editg. Do not block other characters from the audience
edith. Use your hands and eyes to express emotion
editi. There is no such thing as over acting
editj. Nothing blocking your mouth (gum, etc. Unless otherwise directed)
edit5. Know and understand why the following rules for pantomiming are important. Practice these rules to a simple Bible story.
edita. Pantomiming used as an outreach ministry should never be a guessing game. It should clearly state the theme.
editb. It is important to remember that in dramatic work, the thought comes first. Let your eyes respond first, then the rest of your face and head, and finally, the rest of your body. This is called motivated sequence.
editc. Your actions should always be simple and clear cut.
editd. Every movement and expression should always be visible.
edite. There should be a reason to every gesture or movement.
editf. Only one gesture or movement should be made at a time.
editg. Rehearse until you have created a clear-cut characterization.
edit6. Know the following acting terminology
edita. Ad-lib
editTo make up stage business or conversation.
b. Backstage
editThe area behind the stage. This part of the stage is invisible to an audience.
c. Cross
editThe movement by an actor from one location to another onstage.
d. Cue
editAn action or event that is a signal for somebody to do something.
e. Downstage
editThe part of the stage toward the footlights.
f. Exit
editTo leave the stage.
g. Getting up in part
editMemorizing lines.
h. Holding it
editKeeping perfectly still.
i. Left and Right
editTerms used to refer to the stage from the actors point of view when facing the audience.
j. Left Center and Right Center
editThe portion of the stage just to the left or right (from the actor's point of view) of the center of the stage.
k. Set
editThe scenery for an act or scene.
l. Tempo
editThe speed with which speech and action move a play along.
m. Upstage
editThe area of the stage away from the footlights, toward the rear of the stage.
n. Upstaging
editImproperly taking attention away from an actor who is the focus of interest.