Beauty Is More Theatrical Than You Might Think
I think beauty is more theatrical and less theoretical than we might think, but allow me to explain this statement in connection with last…
Musical Delight in a Dark World
You may be familiar with Sufjan Stevens from his two creative albums devoted to US states, Illinoise and Greetings from Michigan. Or you may…
Issues with Improv
Because I am researching theatrical improvisation as a model for Christian living, I often get questions about improv from people who are skeptical that…
What is “Christian Art,” and Does It Have a Slant?
Calvin Seerveld, professor Emeritus at the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto, thinks Christian art does have a particular slant. In his book A…
Gargoyles, Grotesques, and the Paradox of Useful(less) Art
Why attach a normal gutter spout on a church when you can have one shaped like a dragon? Many Christians today would answer…
A Few New Features
WordPress keeps updates flowing, so there are two new ways to let us know that you like our posts. One way (if you have…
Performing Life on a Virtual Stage
The word ‘performance’ has received a bad rap in Christian circles. On the one hand, pastors and theologians warn us that we cannot earn…