Historical

The History KIT

"How beautiful on the mountain are the feet of those who bring good news..."
-- Isaiah the Prophet, Chapter 52, Verse 7 (New International Version)

Discover how the Scriptures have shaped our daily lives even when we don't realize it.

Freedom Song: The Amazing Grace Suite

John Newton was a slave ship captain who turned to Christ and authored the beloved song, "Amazing Grace." This many people know. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin" the book President Lincoln mused began the Civil War. This many people know.

But how many are aware of how the song influenced the author to create a character who embodied liberation through Christ?

2 Characters
30 minutes reader's theater
Post-show Q&A

Strollin' Down MLK Street

Many cities across the globe have a street named in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A majority of those thoroughfares engage communities with predominately African-American populations. Given the cultural, social and, yes, political climate of the United States today, how might Dr. King and his wife, Coretta, respond to what they see if strolling down King Street? What message would they leave post-racial America to dream … and to be accountable? This interactive out reach for community organizations and schools examines those questions and more.

BONUS INFORMATION

30 minutes
Post-show Q&A for schools, churches
Download Study Guide

Continuing Education

The History KIT shows include programs that double as study guides to be used for:

Small group study
Individual research
Community conversations
Post-show Q & A

Ask About Talkbacks, Study Guides

Faith, Hope and Love

Add meaning to Women’s History Month as Vikki J. Myers presents portrays women such as Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa and others in a solo musical monologue of women whose faith in God upheld them in history-making situations.

60 minutes
Worship music sequence included

BONUS INFORMATION

Video: Story Summary
Video: Performance Sample

Freedom Song

Music and history combine to connect African-American spirituals, Civil Rights protest songs, Christian anthems with the scriptures that inspired them, and how that foundation in Christ can inspire global liberation today.

45 minutes (abridged)
75 minutes (complete)
Worship music sequence included
Post-show Q&A

BONUS INFORMATION

Video: Story Summary
Video: Performance Sample
Video: YouTube Playlist
Freedom Song Testimonials and Backstory

The Bible: 2.66.90

2 actors present the story of the 66 books of the Bible in a 90-minute reader's theater performance that brings perspective about Biblical literacy and its influence on Western culture in music, art, education, laws and everyday language.