Training DVDs and Video Resources
The RODfather – "We have rods and we are not afraid to use them." This video is all God Rods with choreography to "Concert of the Age" by Phillips, Craig and Dean, "Arise" by Luke Garrett, and "Untitled Hymn" by Chris Rice (sung by Jeff Smith). The fourth piece, entitled the Web, is a stunning work that is a Halloween favorite! A great resource for any group that wants to add to their movement repertoire. DVD $20
Lightning Rods – This addition to the Movement 4 Non-Mover Series features a light and darkness theme. Choreography includes blacklight, battery-operated candles, dowel rods and body sacks. Songs include "Go Light Your World"and "Light Your World" both wonderful pieces for celebrating Jesus, the Light of the World for the advent season and "Shine, Jesus Shine" and "Set Me Free" an ideal piece for Halloween. DVD $20
Patriot Acts – This extended DVD is a compilation of six pieces that are choreographed for 'patriotic' holidays using God Rods, streamers and flags! The four new pieces include "An Honor to Serve" by Ray Boltz, "Freedom Battle" by Michael W. Smith, "God Bless America" by Celine Dion and "Star Spangled Banner" by Jeff Smith. This resource also includes "Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" by Ray Boltz and "God's Got An Army" Carman from the previously released project "DowelMations". DVD $25
Stickin' Around 4 Christmas – This video introduces the "double dowel rod" technique. Four pieces choreographed specifically for Advent using God Rods. Selections include "Little Drummer Boy" by 4Him, and "Perfect Tree", "Still Her Little Child" and stunning choreography to "Sent By the Father" all by Ray Boltz. Video only $20
Joy Stix – Our second Christmas training DVD includes "Mary, Did You Know?" and "Joy, Joy" both by David Phelps, "O, Holy Night" by Point of Grace and "Christmas Lullaby" by Amy Grant. Choreography features the dowel rods. DVD $20
Twigs – The group is younger in age so we're calling the new DVD, "Twigs." The choreography targets primary age students, grades 1-6, performing: "One King" by Point of Grace (Christmas); "The Tale of Three Trees" narrated by Jeff (Easter); "Longer" by Dan Fogelberg, but performed by Jeff (Mother's Day/Father's Day); and "Do I Do" by Carman. DVD $20.
Fish Stix - "Fish Stix" is a follow up to our widely successful "TWIGS" DVD. The pieces are choreographed using middle school-age students, but the choreography is dynamic and dramatic and should not be limited to that age group. Songs include two Christmas pieces, "Breath of Heaven" and "Christmas Eve in Sarajevo 12/24." "Just Like He Said" is a Carman song for Easter with a fun, upbeat Latino beat. The last song, "Voice of Truth" by Casting Crowns" is a dramatic call to walk on water. DVD $20.
Drama Resources!
The Love Liner – A 70’s interactive dinner theatre about the pursuit of love, liberty and lava lamps. Put on your ‘smiley face’ and ‘hustle’ on board the Love Liner, a Love Boat-like cruise ship traveling back in time to 1976 to celebrate ‘Love, American Style’ and our nations Bicentennial. Published by Lillenas Publishing and written by Jeff Smith. It’s an excellent resource for Valentines Day or patriotic holidays.
Yule Fuel: Cool Drama Scripts for Christmas – Fuel the season with hope, joy, peace, and love through the eyes of some diverse and out of the ordinary characters in this new script book by Jeff. The eclectic mix of scripts includes traditional biblical moments as well as modern characters struggling with today's conflicts. Scripts include: "Comfortable with Joy", "All Strung Up", "Mary's Moment", "A Carpenter's Rule", "A Christmas Narrative" and eight others! For more detailed descriptions, click Yule Fuel Promo!
The Joyful Journey – This addition to our Christmas resources is an interactive presentation of the Christmas story for a children's audience. Join Mary and Joseph as they re-tell their story through traditional Christmas carols, drama and an interactive nativity scene using the children! Note: This is a play performed by two adults involving children from the audience. $15
All the Best Sketches – This collection from Lillenas Publishing features sketches from four of their best writers: Jeff Smith, Martha Bolton, Chuck Neighbors and Custer & Hoose! Jeff's sketch "Joy to the World" is an excellent parody for the advent season questioning the focus of our worship. $18.99
Body, Mind & Spirit – Our second collection of sketches from Lillenas Publishing includes 11 sketches. See how God gives His peace during the busyness of the holiday season in woman's monologue, "Victory Report". God wants to bless us with more than we could ever imagine in the woman's monologue, "The Box". $18.99
Downloadable Scripts!
Joy to the World - Comedic Sketch for Christmas. A parody of the traditional Christmas carol asks "who do you adore this Christmas?" (4M)
Search for the Warm Fuzzies - Dramatic Sketch for Christmas. Fairy-tales collide in this version of the true meaning of Christmas. 8(3M/5F)
Christmas Box - Dramatic Monologue for Christmas. They say you can't put God in a box. But unpacking an old storage box in the attic helps an old man find God at Christmas.
O Little Town of Bethlehem, PA - Dramatic Monologue for Christmas - also available in "Water from the Well". A pregnant woman.. a broken-down car...in a place far from home...alone...her husband looking for a place to stay...in Bethlehem, PA. It gets worse! A Salvation Army band, led by a man named Gabriel...and a faithful dog, Shep, at their side. Shall I go on? You get the picture.
Bible Ballet - Parody. It's the complete history of the Bible to Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from his most famous work, "The Nutcracker Suite". It's a classic!