SHORT FILM

To sunscreen or not to sunscreen?

While you're trying to figure it out, whatever you do, please don't embarrass the kids.

Life's little moments.

BOOK

And God Created Human: A Collection of Scenes and Monologues
Available as E-book (Kindle Amazon; 2014)
Originally in Print (2007; now out of print)
Language: English

REVIEW
...an anthology of brief theater-style scenes suitable for reading or performance that bring to life God's message of love, hope, and support in daily life. The subjects of these creative dramas range from insecurity and temptation to spiritual warfare, fear, and the joy of worship. Scripture verses and thought-provoking questions designed to stimulate discussions on how God's Word applies to the here and now round out this welcome resource for church libraries and Christian community theater.
- Midwest Book Review (2007)

DESCRIPTION
Two thousand years ago, Jesus told parables to touch the hearts and minds of those he wanted to reach and teach. Today, how can we reach people from all walks of life with biblical truth?

And God Created Human: A Collection of Scenes and Monologues brings God's teachings to life through drama, providing a collection of humorous, contemporary pieces to be performed or simply read. They relay the message of God's love, hope, and involvement in our lives as we face life's ups and downs.

Drama subjects include insecurity, temptation, spiritual warfare, and fear, just to name a few. These creative dramas and monologues will engage your audience in worship services, retreats, Bible study groups, and more. Scripture verses and questions are included to encourage and guide discussions and show how God and his Word apply to our lives today.

LIBRARIES (according to WorldCat)
Biola University Library
Gateway Seminary Library

MARKETING

Worked with Chinese brush  artist Nan Rae creating her online presence on Facebook and YouTube in the early years of social media. We posted approximately 12 videos at the time.

If you're interested in this type of art, Nan is a wonderful person and teacher. You can connect with her at www.nanraestudio.com

TV-THEATER

TV-Theater is a term I came up with for this past project. These were filmed and performed for LB Community TV. The actors were well rehearsed before filming. However, because this is local TV there was not a lot of time allotted for cast and crew to film, hence, the actors pretty much performed these "live" with only the occasional stop if something went awry. These were filmed on VHS, not digital. One would say this is good training ground on so many levels for performing and creating. I have re-edited these to spruce them up a bit (pace, visual interest, etc).

NON-PROFIT

My Friend's Place, a drop-in center for homeless youth in Hollywood, CA. These are three of the six scenes I had written for an MFP Open House event (attended by then L.A. mayor, A. Villaraigosa) depicting life of young people without homes. These are performed by a company of talented L.A. theater actors.

SHORT FILM

Originally an assignment in a UCLA film class (on directing). Our instructor asked us to pick a children's story and make a pictorial of it. Presented pictures onscreen in class as I shared the story to the them. I later turned it into this pictorial short film adding the text and music. Nothing dramatic, just simple storytelling. These two wonderful actors are Melissa and Steve.

SHORT FILM

Think back to the beginning of the 20th century and how incredibly new film was back then. We didn't even have sound. And, yet today, the early part of the 21st century, our technology is far beyond anything we could have imagined even twenty years ago. Is this a good thing? I think it can be, but the problem is with every new shiny toy or tool we are handed the more jaded we may become. Where will this land us as a society? People walking around staring at their phones (why? has someone just sent you a message/video/news that's earth shattering? most likely not). We're resembling zombies at this point. What has happened to human connection? Can't we look at our fellow human beings anymore? As for me, I'm looking for simplicity because that shiny new toy just doesn't hold my attention anymore. I'm not completely separated from our newer technology, just stepping back a bit. Decided to make a silent film in honor of the technology back in the 20 century, a time that I adore looking back on. Strictly as an observer of course (wasn't born till much later). I honor the old, but I do take advantage of the new (using digital, for the obvious reasons).