To us, a theater is born...
"Go and stand in the temple courts," the angel said, "and tell the people all about this new life."
-- Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 5, Verse 20
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ACT TWOMichael and Vikki Myers were professional actors in the Chicago theater community, but had never heard of theater being done in a church. They'd performed acclaimed musicals and plays, but soon discovered the best script is Scripture. So, needing scripts and using Scripture, Michael began writing original scenes and adapting parables and psalms into scenic structures. Vikki began hearing God's voice in the lyrics of "pop" songs, re-envisioned them as gospel messages, then researched the lives of women whose lives were influenced by Scripture and began writing solo programs to include monologues with music. |
Back in the Day
The 90s
The company began as an outgrowth of the Christian Education ministry of Elk Grove Baptist Church, serving at Vacation Bible Schools, Sunday morning Services of Worship, and special holiday outreaches.
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The 00s
As church demographics changed, Mike and Vikki shared resources with local churches who wanted theater but were unable to sustain ministry, and networked with fellow professional actors who followed Christ.
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The Teens
Forming as a sole proprietorship, then a non-profit, "Kingdom Impact Theater" was established to tour as an outreach vehicle providing concerts and original live theater as requested.
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And Then
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Discovering the resources and connections had merit beyond performance, Kingdom Impact Theater added Ministries to its title in order to offer theater-based, Scripture focused training in areas of leadership development, conflict management, media presentation and, of course, performance skills, particularly for smaller and mid-sized churches.
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