News
The latest from Mark Drama Australia:
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‘It brought the gospel to life for me’: Reflections from a Plus Team member
Naomi recently was part of the Plus Team for the Mark Drama – this is a super important group of people who take on various rolls in the performances – could be everything from an extra disciple to a widow, from Pilate to a fig tree! Please read and be encouraged by Naomi’s reflections here…
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10 Reflections on playing Jesus in The Mark Drama
James Squire recently played the role of Jesus in Grace Anglican Church’s production of The Mark Drama. Here he reflects on the 6-week learning process as well as his experiences during the rehearsals and the performances themselves. These reflections might be helpful for you if you are considering playing Jesus in the drama, or just…
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The time has come
After a year’s hiatus, Mark Drama Australia are pleased to announce that we’re open again for business! Over the last few months, MDA has been monitoring social distancing restrictions hoping for more opportunities for gospel proclamation through the Mark Drama. We continue to long for the world to cry out humbly like blind Bartimaeus and seek mercy…
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Upcoming May/June productions
Missed seeing The Mark Drama this Easter? Or want to see it again? If you’re in Melbourne or Sydney, you can! Sydney: St Martin’s Anglican Church, Georges Hall 176 Birdwood Rd, Georges Hall NSW 2198, Australia Saturday 25/05, 7:30pm Sunday 26/05, 3:30pm Summer Hill Anglican Church 2 Henson St, Summer Hill Saturday 09/05, 7:30pm Sunday…
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The Mark Drama in Melbourne
Last month, Melbourne University Christian Union performed a production of the Mark Drama. An audience member reflects… The Mark Drama at Melbourne University Christian Union was a tremendous, God glorifying success. It was amazing to watch the cast, many of who didn’t have any acting experience, jump between different characters. I loved seeing the joy…
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Christ in Campbelltown
On 13th and 14th April 2019, Campbelltown Anglican Churches performed the Mark Drama. We were blessed to have more than 200 people come along each night, and the performance was very well received by many in the church and those who had not attended the church before. The cast members worked tirelessly to prepare…
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The Mark Drama comes to Toowomba
We’re excited to partnering with Christ Life West Toowoomba Presbyterian to produce the Mark Drama this coming weekend. Performance times: Saturday 13/04/19 7:00pm Sunday 14/04/19 2:00pm Location: 492 South Street, Glenvale Tickets: Free, no need to book ahead
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The Mark Drama in Melbourne!
The Mark Drama returns to Victoria next week as a team from the University of Melbourne puts on two performances. Last year, the Mark Drama was performed across Melbourne and Geelong. We asked some of the actors from these productions to share their thoughts about how the productions went: ‘The Mark Drama helped me view…
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Easter performances in Sydney and Wollongong
‘Don’t be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here!’ – Mark 16:6 ‘There are plenty of Mark Drama productions happening all around the country this Easter. The following list are happening in Sydney and the Illawarra. If you’re curious to see the drama, want a different…
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No acting experience required
By Amy Cheng, Member of Grace Point Presbyterian, Lidcombe “No acting experience required. Looking for people who love Jesus.” Those were the requirements to join the Mark Drama production at my church in Lidcombe. I first heard about the Mark Drama from a missionary who had returned from the mission field. Sharing about her time…
