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THE DRAMA CIRCLE
Promoting Bahá'í-inspired
Theatre Initiatives |
2009
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The Drama Circle
is better defined by its mission than by any building or company of people.
Since its founding in 2002, the Drama Circle has served to encourage the use
of drama among Bahá'ís, their friends and their communities.
Locally, we can list
a number of achievements here in North Carolina, including the premiere
productions of "A
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"...
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
A Dress for Mona
On the Rooftop
with Bill Sears
Junior Youth
Programs
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Some Features of
this Website
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A library of
Bahá'í-inspired scripts
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An online discussion forum
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Easy request forms
for performance
rights & touring shows
* Details about our
"Principles of
Drama" training course
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Links to Baha'i-inspired dramatic
endeavors |
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Ideas for Integrating the
Arts into Your Community |
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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]
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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." [Forum] |
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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] |
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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] |
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