Let Acting Up! add a little ‘drama’ to your next event with memorable stories and characters that will have your group laughing and talking for weeks to come. These are dramas that give the audience a chance to participate. No preparation is necessary on your part. Deanna will bring the costumes, the story AND the dramatic instruction. You just need to bring a sense of humor, a Kleenex and a willingness to try something new! Professional actors are NOT required.
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“We had Acting Up! Drama come out to our Women’s Christmas Brunch, with the presentation of ‘The Retelling of a Christmas Carol’. It was met with great success and much fun! Deanna was able to pull members of the audience, regardless of age, into the presentation and into character. She has a gift for communicating through drama that inspires.”
Brenda Smith, Ministry Administrator for Spruce Grove Community Church, Spruce Grove, AB
THE RETELLING OF THE CHRISTMAS CAROL 
Ebenezer Scrooge is a stiff-necked miserly man who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. They hope to change his selfish ways. Scrooge journey’s through the past, the present and the future to gain a new perspective on the life he’s living and the people who are a part of it. Your group will be reminded that life is more than just the aquiring of ‘riches’. Rediscover familiar and memorable characters, like Scrooge, the three spirits, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and many others in this Dickens’ classic. *Check out more photos in the Photo Gallery Length: 1 hr 15 minutes
“I highly recommend Acting Up! Drama. We had (Deanna) do our Christmas Banquet with great success and much laughter. Deanna brings forth a great message, whether for Christians, or non-Christians.” Pastor Eve Bassett, Abundant Life Ministry, Edmonton, AB
“It was fun, enjoyable and at the same time God-honoring and pointed us to Him. I appreciate (Deanna’s) ministry.” Pastor Scott Dixon, University Drive Alliance, Lethbridge, AB
EMBRACED BY THE KING
Two kingdoms have been at odds for as long as anyone can remember. Gloomstone sits on the edge of the forest and its ruler is the evil lord, Grimshaw. Next to its dark shadow is the kingdom of Goodwill ruled by King Goodheart. Follow the story of a thief from Gloomstone who finds herself transformed by the love of the people of Goodwill and ‘Embraced by the King’. This story is a good reminder of how the church is to embrace the unsaved and love them like our Heavenly Father loves them. Length: 1 hr 15 min
“The drama encouraged women to participate, which was great. Afterwards they said how they had forgotten how to have fun. It was such a relaxed atmosphere of great fun and fellowship.” Associate Pastor Miracle Read, Timbers Community Church, Prince George, BC
“I’m usually quite shy but doing this helped give me confidence, plus it was fun!” Woman Inmate of the Lethbridge Correctional Facility
A PIPER NAMED PETE 
Princess Henrietta has been kidnapped by an ogre and it’s up to a lowly piper named Pete to rescue her. He must travel through a forest where he meets some people held in a strange grip because of the choices they have made. Only the Ogre knows the secret to their freedom. So Pete finds himself rescuing the princess AND those held prisoner by their own poor choices. *Check out more photos in the Photo Gallery.
What is it to have character, true character? Does it matter if we are selfish, angry, greedy? No matter what we think, our character affects oursleves and others in our lives. This story will bring this truth to life. Great for a church family event or youth group. Length: 1 hr 15 minutes
“The family interaction was great and a lot of fun. Kids, adults and youth enjoyed it , were engaged and entertained. I’d definitely recommend Acting Up! Drama to others.” Kimi Orton, First Baptist Church, Prince George, BC
“I enjoyed the wholesomeness of the plot and the characters but especially the great variety of people chosen to perform. It humorously brought us together at the beginning of our camp. Thanks.” Pastor Barb Roycroft, Bow Valley Family Camp, Crowsnest Pass
TOYS ARE US!
It’s the 25th of December and a toy store is closed for the holidays but as the sun begins to rise, something mysterious happens behind its closed doors. Follow Maribel, a little mouse, as she awakens the store to celebrate the wonder of Christ’s birth. The toys don’t share her enthusiasm, however, when they discover they aren’t going to be unwrapped this Christmas. But with Maribel’s help they begin to understand the true meaning of Christmas.
This story, designed for kids and youth, is a great reminder that Christmas is about God giving his greatest gift to mankind, his Son. Christmas, for us, shouldn’t be about getting but about giving Jesus our best gift – ourselves. Length: 1 hr
“That was so much fun and everyone you brought up did so well. When you called my son up (he has Down’s Syndrome) I was worried, but then I saw how much fun he had. Thank you.” Parent at Faith Community Baptist Church, Claresholm, AB
PERFORMING PARABLES
The parables from the bible hold many truths applicable to our world today. Your group 
can bring these parables to life with a modern twist. Whether it’s The Persistant Widow, The Unforgiving Debtor, The Pharisee and Tax Collector, The Rich Man and Lazarus, The Great Feast or The Two Sons you will find yourself enjoying every minute. *Check out more photos in the Photo Gallery
Jesus knew the power of story which is why the gospels record over thirty parables he used to teach truths about the Kingdom of God.
Length: Can be tailored to any time frame