Dramatic reading of Mark - Max McLean

In this video trailer, Max McLean gives a powerful presentation of passages from Mark's Gospel.

In what ways could members of local language communities put on a dramatic presentation of passages from the translated Scriptures? Are there gifted actors who would be willing to take up the challenge to memorise large portions of the Bible to present before a crowd?

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Drama | Memorising Scripture
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Dramatic reading of Mark
 Naomi Swindon  |    Tue 14 Jul 2009, 02:08

In Vic we have found Mark's Gospel fantastic for a basic intro to Jesus' Life and mission. We wanted a way to get into it and see the big picture of the narrative.. and a colleague with background in Drama came up with a solution.

We have read it out loud together using a clever and simple break-up for the text into 5 roles - Narrator, Jesus, and 3 'other readers' (Disciples, Church leaders, crowds..) which are highlighted in individual copies, so no particular dramatic ability or hard concentration is needed, but the effect is a story unfolding around you. It takes 2+ 1/2 hrs.

I will bring the mastercopy to 'Hearts Burning' for any interested to see it (-:
Naomi

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