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from Vancouver 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:38:00 +0000

(Beyond the Chariots) was brilliant - both the writing and the acting. Makes you realize how much impact one person can have in life.
--Nancy Lee
Langley, BC, Canada

Edinburgh Fringe Colleague

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:24:00 +0000

It was such a pleasure to meet you two! And your play has stayed with me--what a wonderful achievement. Now I know why friends at Edinburgh told me I had to see it, and I'm so appreciative of the divine timing that made it happen!
Blessings to you both.
Love
Leslie

Here's the story of how Leslie and the Swingles connected during the Vancouver Winter Olympics: Miracle in Rwanda.

Sociodrama workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:18:00 +0000

I met with a young actor from LA who took your Sociodrama workshop at the CITA (CITA.org) conference at Azusa Pacific with me. We talked at length about how profitable that was for us. I use what I learned from you in my classes at our local high school, so your influence continues!

When CITA asked for feedback from the conference, I requested that you do a whole track, rather than just the one session. I thought it was the most valuable thing I did that weekend - exploring the dynamics of the relationship between Jojo and his parents [from Seussical] and determining the origin of the famous feud in Romeo and Juliet added physicality and emotion to be carried into a performance, rather than just 'head' work.

Being able to interpret for people in conflict brings the safety of actors who are not involved emotionally together with the affirmation of the reality of the intensity of the conflict to those involved, so they are able to say, 'Yes! That's how I feel! Now you get it!' Mirroring their situation in an honoring, compassionate way - brilliant.

--Bobbie Helland
San Diego, CA

Bibliodrama Down Under

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:15:00 +0000

Hey Rich! Hope you are going well. I am from the Sydney Staff
Songsters and I've gotta tell you that I'm still impacted by your
trip. I have organised a 'bibliodrama' Rich-Swingle style in our
Sunday night service.
--Nicola Poore
Sydney Staff Songsters
Sydney, Australia

Totally counter cultural

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:19:00 +0000

Dear Rich,

My name is Jana. I am a student at Fox and had the privilege of seeing you perform in chapel and your "A Clear Leading" act. They were both amazing.

I just wanted to say thanks for how candid you were in the chapel session. Possibly my most favorite was when you said, "In the beginning, work was good!" That was cool...totally counter cultural but very cool.

May God continue to bless your ministry. May you see His hand and glory working through you.

In Him and Much Luv,
Jana
George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon

from Sydney, Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:06:00 +0000

Have just arrived home from Rich's performance of Revelation. Please pass on my congratulations, I was much inspired and encouraged. He is an inspiration.

Many Thanks
--Ian Jurd

from Down Under

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:28:00 +0000

You are truly amazing, praise God for his incredible gift to you. What you ministered at Camberwell was significant - it was all part of what he's working at Camberwell, in the Army and in Melbourne! It was great to see you again and to meet Joyce, and I really just wanted to thank you for your example and for Christ shining so powerfully through you! I'm praying for his continued blessing on you and Joyce and your ministry! Come back to Aus soon!
--Nikki Capp
Territorial Mission Development Director
The Salvation Army - Australia Southern Territory

Thanks from New Zealand

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:44:00 +0000

Hey Rich, thanks again for a great time tonight, I'm already hearing some excited reports from our teens about enacted prayer. Thanks for introducing it to us. God bless and hope you have a great trip home. Leave knowing that God has used you here in NZ.
--Drew Donovan
Youth Pastor
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Burswood/Botany, Auckland
New Zealand

from the Hospitality Queen

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:27:00 +0000

I wept as I read your email Rich – Praise God for His Mighty workings through you and Joyce and your team!!!! I know even greater things are coming for you both!

be blessed, love,
Nay

Renné Dismore
Hospitality Queen
Nay's Creative Ways
3382 Stadler Drive
Pickerington, OH 43147
614-332-3534
nay@nayscreativeways.com
www.nayscreativeways.com

...gaining on life with a sense of humor!

From Transylvania

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:13:00 +0000

How wonderful are the ways of our Father. :) Dear Rich and Joyce your energy and enthusiasm in the Lord amazed me and makes me to want more and more of Him. :) Thank you for sharing your life and time with us.
Your sister in
Jesus Christ,
Krisztina
MasterWorks Festival student, 2009
From Transylvania

Orlando sociodrama with poor clients

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:06:00 +0000

I was able to be a part of the sociodrama workshop and was really blessed by the experience. It was amazing how open the men were to sharing and also how able some of them were to contribute creatively to the activity. I journeyed all the way from British Columbia, Canada, to get involved in this and I'm glad I did. Thanks, Rich!
--Tom

Redemption and laughs

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:50:00 +0000

We all need a reminder of what God can do through a devoted soul, and there is no better way to draw close to that than by watching Rich Swingle perform this miraculous one-man show. It's not just the layers Rich brings out of the characters, not just his command as an actor playing multiple roles, it isn't just the fine writing -- it's that God's spirit is present from beginning to end as Rich draws us into Eric Liddell's heart. I marvel at the depth of this performance and the power in this play. As a former runner, I loved how the intensity of running was captured on a small stage. Beyond the Chariots will take you through joy, pain, and redemption with laughs along the way. What it will not do is leave you untouched.

--Joan Bauer, novelist

Author of Hope Was Here, Stand Tall, and Rules of the Road

Awards: Newbery Honor Medal, the LA Times Book Prize, the Christopher Award

After performances in a public high school

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:20:00 +0000

The kids had a great time. When I asked one teacher what she thought of your performance, she smiled and said one word - "Phenomenal!" I see you as highly energetic, creative, polished, engaging, and invigorating. When I watch you perform "Beyond the Chariots" and your opening of Les Mis ("The Fall"), I find myself reflecting on human nature, man's inner struggles, and his quest for true peace. Your life and work radiate love for mankind. May you continue to be used as an instrument of grace to inspire the multitudes.

--Cindy Sebring

English Teacher

Annandale High School

Annandale, VA

What a gift

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:56:00 +0000

What a gift you have been given, Rich. You are one amazing and extremely talented performer. What you shared at the conference within worship was quite powerful and so well done. Then, at the conference's end, I returned home with your DVD and watched your performance of Beyond the Chariots and it blew me away. I was indeed again impressed with your complete presence to each and every character portrayed.

With best regards,

Jane Wellford
Associate Professor of Performing Arts
Elon University

The Power of Theatre

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:01:00 +0000

Thank you for an outstanding presentation. Thank you for reminding me of the power of theater for the effective presentation of the Gospel.

--Rev. Ron Singleton
College Chaplain & Director -- Christian Education and Leadership Program
Limestone College
Gaffney, SC

passion for his work

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:52:00 +0000

I met Rich over this weekend at a Worship Arts Retreat through my
church that was held in Wisconsin and I have to say Rich is one of the
most genuinely nice guys I've ever met. He has passion for his work as
an actor and he loves the Lord. It was a pleasure to see him doing His
(God's) work and eating lunch with him was a pleasure; he is such a
nice guy!
--Brian B
Warren MI

Insightful

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:44:00 +0000

Rich did his "Views from a Manger" one-man play for our church, Lagrange Christian Assembly in Lagrange, IL, this past Christmas. I really appreciated the fact that he was able to weave deep Biblical truths into the fabric of this very entertaining performance. i.e. One of Rich's many characters points out that, understood in the cultural context of Abraham's day, God's action of walking through the pieces of the sacrifice while cutting covenant with Abraham designates that God himself is the covenant keeper. This role was usually reserved for the lesser king in the covenant who had the burden of keeping to the terms of the covenant or bearing the consequences.
This was a wonderful foreshadowing of how God made himself less as a baby in a manger in order to bear the burden of keeping his covenant with mankind, on the cross. It was an energetic and insightful performance.

--Renee R

Encouraged to do what we do

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:12:00 +0000

Rich,

Thank you so much for coming today to share with us. You truly encouraged me to keep doing what we do! It is such a great honor to have you open yourself up for our questions! Its great. I will be praying for the movie, please keep us posted on its development.

Thanks again.

Romans 10:15 <><

In Him

Corie Savage

Theatre Ministry major

North Greenville University

Tigerville, SC

www.ngu.edu/theatre

Connecting with the drama ministry class

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:22:00 +0000

Rich,

Thank you so much for stopping in to our Drama in Ministry class. You are always a delight and the information you shared was very helpful and encouraging to my students (and me as well!).

We will be checking out your blog & website updates... can't wait to hear about how the film is coming along.

You have been an inspiration to my students and I thank you for your work for the Lord.

Go in Peace, Live in Grace, & Trust in God's Love
Corrie Eddleman
Assistant Professor of Theatre
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC
www.ngu.edu/theatre
http://CorrieEddleman.com

3rd time

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:13:00 +0000

The Acts on Thursday was awesome. Though it is the 3rd time I've seen it performed, the Holy Spirit was moving like it was the first.

--Sandy Rodriguez

White Plains, NY

Re: A Clear Leading

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:18:00 +0000

I enjoyed your play so much. You are truly blessed from God with an
incredible gift.
Robbin D Copenhaver
Meridian, ID

For information on A Clear Leading, visit http://RichDrama.com/AClearLeading

After a drama workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:25:00 +0000

Thanks so much for doing the drama workshop at the seminary. The folks who came felt really blessed and thoroughly appreciated what you shared with them. Grace & peace as you continue your phenomenal ministry.
--Dr. Carole Spencer
Director of Friends Center
Adjunct Professor of Church History and Spiritual Formation
George Fox Evangelical Seminary
Portland, OR

All my life

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:22:00 +0000

"I've been studying the Bible all my life and I've known all these facts, and I've known them to be true, but this was a most beautiful presentation of the people as they probably were. It made the mental pictures that I've had come to life in this enactment.
--Carol Ernst,87 years old

Her new Hero

noreply@blogger.com (Rich and Joyce Swingle) — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:47:00 +0000

After watching Olympic Hero in China, my 23 year old daughter Annie says Eric Liddell is her new hero for the quality of the life he led. I heard her telling a friend about Eric, and she said, "He led an amazing life!"
Paul Cozby
Theatre Guide for http://About.com