The Drama Circle: Ideas

Ideas	DRAMA CIRCLE Building Community Through the Performing Arts
MENU	*Ideas for Integrating the Arts into Baha'i Community*		*"...* A graceful integration of the arts into diverse activities enhances the surge of energy that mobilizes the believers." Universal House of Justice, Letter of 27 Dec 2005 Blog
	Energize your Core Activities Something as simple as putting on a prop turban can transport us to the Heroic Age as we strive to open our hearts and minds to a new pattern of service and outreach. [More]	Reflect on the Guidance A unique compilation of quotes from the Central Figures, the Guardian and the Universal House of Justice chosen for their relevance to the dramatic arts. Page [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
	Supplement the Institute Process ARTISTS: Consider developing a workshop to share the skills of your craft with a study circle or junior youth group. Even a simple exploration can energize their process. [More]	Participate in a Discussion Forum Join the conversation by visiting our online discussion board. Add your thoughts and experiences and read what others are doing. It's a worldwide consultation on "wildfire." (Not currently working!)
	Perform a Short Scene Many events in Baha'i community life could be transformed with a little drama. It doesn't take much to find and rehearse a 5-10 minute piece for a Feast or Cluster Gathering. [Script Library]	Host a Play Reading Readings are good, low maintenance ways to experience plays. If you would like to do a reading of a Baha'i-inspired play, there are just a couple of things to consider... [More]
	Bring a Touring Show to Town A number of quality shows by Baha'i artists can travel to your community. Priority clusters may consider ways of effectively incorporating these into their cycles of growth. [More]	Produce a Bahá'í-inspired Play The most intensive option is of course to fully produce a play. While this may seem beyond the reach of many communities, theatre artists of all backgrounds can be brought in. [Scripts]