Drama Ministry
Our society has become increasingly visual in how we learn about, express and respond to life. The drama ministry seeks to bring scripture to life, and shine Christ's light into our contemporary lives.
Tallowood Players
Tallowood Players is an auditioned group of high school students who rehearse every week on Monday nights. The team leads in worship at Tallowood and has performed on mission trips all over the United States, Canada and Europe. This year's team is the twentieth such group with the team beginning in 1987. Auditions for the group are held every September. The group is directed by Randy Kilpatrick. Jessica Ray, Reagan Anderson and Chaney Moore are the Assistant Directors.
Here are the Tallowood Players... 
| Carrie Cook |
Ben Janes |
| Doug Cook |
Daniel Janes |
| Sarah Cook |
Kristina Kennedy |
| Caleb Glasgow |
J. T. Klingen |
| Amber Hatchett |
Jake Poehl |
| Katie Hilliard |
Jim West |
| Drew Hodge |
Suzanne Winchell |
| Allyson Janes |
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Scriptbook Volume 1
This scriptbook is designed for beginning groups. This is the only scriptbook that has an accompanying video that follows the book exactly. (There is no video of the final "musical" in the book) The cost of this scriptbook is $10.00 and the purchasing group can make copies of the scripts. An invoice will be enclosed with the items. After 30 days, remit funds or return the product to us. To order, email us.
Scriptbook Volume 1 contents
"Break Forth Into Psalms" a scripture setting of Psalms 90-100
"Song of David" a scripture setting of David's writings from scriptures not found in the Psalms.
"Isaiah 6" a scripture setting of the first eight verses of Isaiah 6
"Isaiah Sees the Christ" a scripture setting of the Messianic verses in Isaiah
"Jesus Is" Using Colossians 1: 15-20 as a backdrop, this script contrasts aspects of Jesus' character.
"Lost Things" This is a light-hearted look at the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin and the lost son.
"The Sower and the Seed" This is a light-hearted look at the parable of the seeds.
"Secret Shining" Adapted from a chapter of Max Lucado's book "God Came Near" this light-hearted script "hears" from candles in a storage closet.
"An Impossible God" This script looks at the lives of the rich young ruler, arah (Abram's wife), and the apostle Paul.
"Idols" This script exposes the things in our lives that attempt to keep God off His throne.
"Be The One" This script deals with persons facing life's difficulties (broken relationships, divorce, death of spouse, etc) and uses the Al Denson song of the same title.
"The Big Rap" This is a bee-bop setting of the gospel message.
"The Choice is Yours" This script places the cosmic significance of Christ's claims in balance with our right to choose if we follow him.
"Twins" Two unborn siblings face the realities of life on the "outside".
Scriptbook Volume 2
This scriptbook is designed for more advanced groups. The scripts are longer than Scriptbook Volume 1. The cost of this scriptbook is $15.00 and the purchasing group can make copies of the scripts. An invoice will be enclosed with the items. After 30 days, remit funds or return the product to us. To order, email us.
Scriptbook Volume 2 contents
"The High Rise" This script is about the true meaning of love and finding the lesson in a most unlikely place-the life of a homeless woman.
"When in Rome" This script takes the writings of Paul being taught, understood and misunderstood in a modern classroom setting.
"Forgive For Good" This script takes the parable of the unforgiving servant and sets it in a light-hearted melodrama complete with villains and audience reaction.
"CNN . . .on the Throne" Using the Larry King Live format, King David faces America for an interview.
"Hope" This script set in the middle of a worship service lets the audience "hear" the thoughts of worshippers who are in seemingly hopeless situations.
"Praises Alive" This lengthy scripture setting is taken from the Psalms.
"Tales from the Crib" These scripts take a light-hearted look at the night Jesus was born.
"The Nu U" This script set in Christmas 2050 looks at who God made us to be and the struggle we often have to be something else. Script has "non-seasonal" adaptations included.
"A Secret Silence" This Christmas script shows us an adult remembering ack to the first Christmas after his father had left the family alone.
"On Christmas Mountain" This Christmas script about discovering the true meaning of the season takes place during a bus break down in the Colorado Mountains on Christmas Eve.
Scriptbook Volume 3
This scriptbook is designed for all level groups. The cost of this scriptbook is $15.00 and the purchasing group can make copies of the scripts. An invoice will be enclosed with the items. After 30 days, remit funds or return the product to us. To order, email us.
Scriptbook Volume 3 contents
"The Story of Parry" This script in a solo fairy tale, story-telling format talks about a candle finding his destiny.
"Jailhouse Locksmith" This script about four actors is jail for their sins-gossip, jealousy, pride-and the "locksmith" that got them out of jail.
"To Them That Weight" This light-hearted script looks as forgiveness and the consequences of an unforgiving spirit.
"Perspectives" This script takes a light-hearted look at a mother and daughter who view a particular event VERY differently from each other.
"An Open Door" People on the outside of a church service discuss why they would be uncomfortable going inside. Uses the Larnelle Harris song of the same name.
"But, Who is My Neighbor?" This light-hearted script looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan.
"The Mystery at Virginia Snows" This one-act play set at the reading of the will for a departed high school choral director reunites her "favorite" class for an evening of fun and personal growth.
"The Waiting Room" The script of four people waiting to get into heaven shows four very different approaches to the problem.
"The Letter" When a Christmas present from God arrives in the mail, it gets the whole family in a stir. The script shows non-seasonal adaptations.
"Zap!" Using a TV remote control as a "life allegory" 6 actors try to solve their life's problems.
"Tough Choices" Actors show the internal struggle that occurs in life's difficult situations.
"Perspectives of His Sacrifice" Four monologues look at Christ's crucifixion.
"The Road to Sacrifice" A script about Christ's crucifixion and his death for us.
"When Angels Speak" This Christmas "rap" tells the story of THAT night in an unconventional way.
Scriptbook Volume 4
This scriptbook is designed for all level groups. The cost of this scriptbook is $15.00 and the purchasing group can make copies of the scripts. An invoice will be enclosed with the items. After 30 days, remit funds or return the product to us. To order, email us.
Scriptbook Volume 4 contents
"Flix" This light hearted script styled after the TV series "Friends" turns Friday night "Flick night" into an opportunity for life lessons.
"The Ride of Life" Using an amusement park roller coaster ride as a backdrop we learn about faith and church life.
"For Better or for Worse" Two soon-to-be-weds encounter some problems in a psychologist's office.
"Which Way is Out?" This script shows some of life's temptations and should go with a message on ways of escaping them.
"Help Me If You Can I'm Feeling Down" This light-hearted script looks at people who are having REALLY bad days. It should go with a message of how we respond when things go wrong.
"As Close As Your Underwear" This light-hearted scripture setting of Jeremiah 13 tells us that God longs to be close to us-as close as our underwear.
"One Psalm" This is a creative setting of Psalm chapter 1.
"Gone Fishing" This is a scripture setting of Jesus calling his apostles.
"Romans the Eighth" This is a creative scripture setting of Romans 8.
"Good Friday Monologues" More perspectives of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross.
"The Day After the Sleepless Night" This script shows how the same women who helped place Jesus in the tomb had enough hope to return there on Sunday morning.
"Easter Musical Drama" This narrative allows for choral/solo pieces to be inserted into the action to form music drama for the Easter season.
"Resolutions" This light-hearted script written for a late December or early January performance is about New Year's resolutions.
Scriptbook Volume 5
This scriptbook is designed for all level groups. The cost of this scriptbook is $15.00 and the purchasing group can make copies of the scripts. An invoice will be enclosed with the items. After 30 days, remit funds or return the product to us. To order, email us.
Scriptbook Volume 5 contents
"So….What's in the Box?" Each actor has put something else in the "God" box of their lives. The things they have chosen are not inherently bad, they are just not supposed to take the place of God and his perfect unconditional love for us. As a result, they are distorted in their view of life’s most important things.
"Giving it to God" A script with actors struggling with their financial commitments to God
"Giving More than Gold" This entertaining script looks at tithing and how our culture influences our giving patterns. This would be great for a stewardship Sunday.
"Is That Your Final Answer?" Actors hear about various life choices and must make a choice
"The Circle of Faith" A "Christian" organization must deal with groups in other lands who are also "Christian" but practice some things differently. The script is about learning to accept diversity in faith expression.
"Isn't That Good News" This missionary script explores why we choose to reach out beyond our "borders."
"Who Will Hear My Voice?" This missionary script allows individuals from all over the world to appeal for someone to come to them.
"Acts" This is a creative setting of Acts 2
"Colossians" This is a creative setting of selections from the book of Colossians
"Philippians" This is a creative setting of selections from Philippians
"Follow Me" This is a creative setting of selections from the Sermon on the Mount. It would be helpful to see the visual presentation of this.
"The Roman Message" This is taken from "The Message". This setting from Romans seeks to creatively express this passage. The lines with letters should be spoken by the same actor.
"Help Me If You Can, I'm Feeling Down" A series of actors are "having a bad day." A message on what to do when bad things happen is a good follow up to this.
"I Would" The struggle of parenting, independence and faith are clear in this script.
"What’s Got Your Tongue" This funny, fast paced script explores the power of the tongue for good and for naught. Coordination of stage space will be essential to making this one work, but is well worth the effort.
"You Like Him Best!" Parents showing favorites is a modern setting of the story of Jacob and Esau and is designed to set up a message of parenting and sibling rivalry.
"Three Who Saw Him" A script for a Good Friday Service
Players Video 1 / DVD 1
Tallowood Players Video 1 is a professionally produced video showing a Tallowood Players group performing all the scripts in Scriptbook Volume 1 along with the listed Song Interpretations (sometimes called "human videos"). The video costs $15.00, after 30 days, groups either remit payment or return the product to us.
Video 1 contents:
Break Forth Into Psalms
Song of David
Isaiah 6
Isaiah Sees The Christ
Jesus Is…
Lost Things
The Sower and The Seed
Secret Shining
An Impossible God
Idols
"There Is No Equal" sung by Larnelle Harris
"Be The One" sung by Al Denson
The Big Rap
The Choice Is Yours
Twins
Players Video 2 / DVD 2
Tallowood Players Video 2 is a non-professionally produced video showing Tallowood Players in live performances of the listed scripts and song interpretations (sometimes called "human videos") listed below. The video costs $10.00 (because of diminished video quality) after 30 days, groups either remit payment or return the product to us. A reminder, Video 2 does NOT coordinate with Scriptbook Volume 2.
Video 2 contents
"Set Sail" music video by Ray Botlz
"Set Sail" live at Camp Tallowood
"This is The Life" by Phillips Craig and Dean
Praises Alive
Different by Design (published by Word, Inc)
Hope
Top Out (published by Word, Inc)
Midnight Guilt (published by Word, Inc)
Flight 777
"Brokenness" by David Meece
"How Beautiful" by Twila Paris
"At The Name of Jesus"
Secret Silence
Tales From The Crib
The Nu U
Players Video 3 / DVD 3
Tallowood Players Video 3 is a high quality video showing Tallowood Players performing the listed scripts and song interpretations (sometimes called "human videos") listed below. The video costs $15.00, after 30 days, groups either remit payment or return the product to us. A reminder, Video 3 does NOT coordinate with Scriptbook Volume 3.
Video 3 contents
"He Is" by Aaron Geoffrey
"Shine On Us" from My Utmost For His Highest
"An Open Door" by Larnelle Harris
"Tough Choices"
"Hand On My Shoulder" by Sandi Patti
"Shine" by Newsboys
"Power of Love" by Carolyn Arends
"Trials Turned To Gold" by PFR
The God Who Dreamed
Zap!
What is in Your Hand? Published by LifeWay
Player Video 4 / DVD 4
Tallowood Players Video 4 is a high quality video showing Tallowood Players performing the listed scripts and song interpretations (sometimes called "human videos") listed below. The video costs $15.00, after 30 days, groups either remit payment or return the product to us. A reminder, Video 4 does NOT coordinate with Scriptbook Volume 4.
Contents of Volume 4
"Stand" by Susan Ashton
Alive with Praise
"Creed"
"Great is Thy Faithfulness" by Gary Chapman
One Clear Voice
"One Clear Voice" by Peter Cetera
Forgive For Good
When Angels Speak
"Breathe In Me"
"Playing Games at the Foot of the Cross" by Luke Garrett
"Show the Way" by David Wilcox
"In The Light" by DC Talk
The Mystery at Virginia Snow's
Video 5 / DVD 5 and Video 6 / DVD 6
Tallowood Players Video 5 is a high quality video showing Tallowood Players performing the listed scripts and song interpretations (sometimes called "human videos") listed below. The video costs $15.00, after 30 days, groups either remit payment or return the product to us.
"Hallelujahs" by Kathy Trocolli
"Never Been Unloved"* by Michael W. Smith
"Supernatural"* by DC Talk
"He Is" by Aaron Jeoffrey
Romans The Eighth
The Ride of Life
Isaiah Sees the Christ
"Be the One" by Al Denson
"Hold It Up To the Light" by David Wilcox
"Power of A Moment" by Chris Rice
One Psalm
"Some Kind Of Zombie" by Audio Adrenaline
Is That Your Final Answer?
"Dive" by Stephen Curtis Chapman
"Show the Way" by David Wilcox
*Instructional Close-Ups of movements:
"Never Been Unloved"
"Supernatural"
Contents of Video 6 (released 9/2002)
All Things New
by Watermark
Colossians
Scripture setting by Randy Kilpatrick
Be Thou My Vision
by 4Him
Song of David
Scripture setting by Randy Kilpatrick
I Am the Way
by Mark Schultz
Give Me Jesus
by Fernando Ortega
Midnight Guilt
by Randy Kilpatrick
It’s Time
by Wayne Watson
Was God Watching?
by Flatted Third
Live Out Loud
by Stephen Curtis Chapman
Above All
by Michael W. Smith
designed by Randy Kilpatrick
Worlds Apart
by Jars of Clay
Sermon On The Heights
Scripture setting by Randy Kilpatrick
Small Enough
by Nicole Nordeman
Welcome Home
by Shaun Groves
Philippians
Scripture setting by Randy Kilpatrick
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
by Newsboys
I Would
by Stacy Christianson
Home Tonight
by Chris Rice
He Is
by Aaron Jeoffrey
Alive
by POD