Difference between revisions of "Christian Musical Theatre"
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| − | Founded in in 2008, the non-profit community project was inspired by the 2008 film ''[[Mamma Mia!]]''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)], and is aimed to use the magic of theatre to tell old Bible stories. - with a non-profit objective. The company states contemporary Christian musicals that convey Biblical values in an energetic, humorous and entertaining way. | + | Founded in in 2008, the non-profit community project was inspired by the 2008 film ''[[Mamma Mia!]]''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)], and is aimed to use the magic of theatre to tell old Bible stories. - with a non-profit objective. The company website states that their aim is to do contemporary Christian musicals that convey Biblical values in an energetic, humorous and entertaining way. |
| − | + | The scriptwriter and co-director of the company is author [[René van Zyl]] and their annual performances have normally been performed in the Kuierkerk in Hartebeespoort, presented as community theatre events, utilizing biblical themes , but incorporating modern-day features and contemporary music. | |
| − | + | Some of the musicals have been: | |
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| + | ''[[Mamma Mia, a Child is Born]]'', (December, 2008) | ||
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| + | ''[[Joseph and his Amazing Blue Suede Shoes]]'' (April, 2009) | ||
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| + | ''[[Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again]]'' (December, 2009). | ||
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| + | ''[[A New Day Has Come]]'', a Passion Play (April 2010) | ||
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| + | ''[[Samson, the Lion of God]]'' (April 2011) | ||
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| + | ''[[King David and his Eight Wives]]'' (April 2012) | ||
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| + | ''[[Esther, Queen of Persia]]'' (May, 2013). | ||
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| + | ''[[Daniel, the Lion of Babylon]]'' (June 2014) | ||
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Revision as of 03:39, 13 September 2024
Christian Musical Theatre is a community project in Hartebeespoort by René van Zyl and Marlene MacKay.
The venue
Founded in in 2008, the non-profit community project was inspired by the 2008 film Mamma Mia![1], and is aimed to use the magic of theatre to tell old Bible stories. - with a non-profit objective. The company website states that their aim is to do contemporary Christian musicals that convey Biblical values in an energetic, humorous and entertaining way.
The scriptwriter and co-director of the company is author René van Zyl and their annual performances have normally been performed in the Kuierkerk in Hartebeespoort, presented as community theatre events, utilizing biblical themes , but incorporating modern-day features and contemporary music.
Some of the musicals have been:
Mamma Mia, a Child is Born, (December, 2008)
Joseph and his Amazing Blue Suede Shoes (April, 2009)
Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again (December, 2009).
A New Day Has Come, a Passion Play (April 2010)
Samson, the Lion of God (April 2011)
King David and his Eight Wives (April 2012)
Esther, Queen of Persia (May, 2013).
Daniel, the Lion of Babylon (June 2014)
Sources
https://christianmusicaltheatre.weebly.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamma_Mia!_(film)
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