Christian Drama and Bible Studies
In some Bible studies, the actors are called upon to improvise. In fact, actors place themselves into the shoes of the characters while filling gaps with real life experiences, thus bringing a personal level of participation into the drama scripts. Christmas drama scripts in particular are a great way of enhancing awareness on Biblical text. As one of the more recognizable techniques, drama is used along with chorus speech, tasteful décor, imaginative lighting and interpretive reading to leave a greater impression on the audiences from different backgrounds and different walks of life.
Many tales like The Spirit Leads Paul to Macedonia, Jesus Dying on the Cross and Rising Again and Onesimus-Philemon, are interesting ways of remembering tales from Genesis, Exodus, etc. and looking at them from a new light.
Drama and Bible studies are closely related as Christmas drama scripts assist the church in evangelism. It is a great way of bringing non-Christian audiences to the theater to watch a play on Jesus Christ and thus get a chance to enhance awareness about Christianity in general. This is also equivalent to doing the Lord’s bidding, spreading the teaching of the gospel as Christians had been asked to. Free and spontaneous participation from children is also expected at times. In some cases, the drama is purely based on the acting skills, as they are organized without scenery, properties or special costumes. Drama ministries have always used drama scripts and skits to spread the gospel to those who are not aware of it, especially the modern generation.
Drama and bible studies are also closely associated, considering, it helps portray personality conflicts and the way to deal with them. Group theater and community services will also benefit from dramas instead of outright sermons that fail to keep the audiences interested and involved. Drama scripts that offer actors an entire range of emotions to act, on Christ’s crucifixion, for example, can have a very strong impact on the audiences.