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Names of God - Latest Progressby Douglas Brown, Drama Co-ordinatorDramaWhen we held our first NOG workshops at the end of 2001 and in February 2002, I was really worried that we would have lots of music, and very few drama pieces. Progress seemed to be surging ahead on the music, but we had no drama pieces. So (as drama members will remember) I conducted a campaign of nagging, pleading & bribing members to write, or even to suggest ideas to others who could.I am happy to say that it has paid off. Thanks to all the contributors so far. Special thanks to Dennis, our Chairman, for proving that you can have quality as well as quantity. At the last count the drama situation stood at...
We now have enough drama material in finshed and draft form to start putting a show together. Once the concepts are developed, we will have enough to be able to create shows to suit various different themes and objectives.
MusicNow the emphasis probably moves back to where it started - on the music. To be blunt: we need more. On behalf of the dramatists I hereby lay down a challenge to all the musicians: "beat that". Don't forget that if you cannot write musical notation, there are others who can. Seek one out & hum your tune to them. Got just an idea? Talk it over with Jacki or Paula.Perhaps the original list of OT names was not enough to inspire a song? Here are other ideas to whet your creative whistles...
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