“Lovely in Limbs”: What a Tap Dancer Taught Me about Obedience
I am often bothered by the word “submission.” This can be in reference to human beings’ relation to God, ecclesial leadership, and even, the…
Read MoreImprovisation
Producing the Proper Produce: Theology as Play
Here’s a thought experiment. In improvisational theatre there is a game used to generate ideas and sometimes to warm up performers called ‘Word Association’. …
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…yes I said yes I will Yes
In improvisational comedy there are a set of unwritten rules which serve as guidelines for creating successful scene work. Some of these rules include:…
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Introducing — Christianity and the Theatre
Over the past several months, we here at Transpositions have been working behind the scenes and in the wings to gather together a variety…
Read MoreThe Creativity of Yes: The Marian Role of the Viewer
About a month ago, Wes Vander Lugt drew my attention to an article on the work of artist Guy Chase. In the article, the…
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There Are No Spectators: Participatory Theatre and Performing the Faith
In participatory theatre, everyone involved produces a work that no one could accomplish alone. Is it the same when we are performing the faith?
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The Drama of Ephesians: A Review
Review of Timothy G. Gombis, The Drama of Ephesians: Participating in the Triumph of God (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2010). This is an exciting…
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Learning How to Transpose: How the Arts Inform Christianity
One of the reasons for naming this blog Transpositions is that all of us are interested in creative transpositions between the arts and Christianity,…
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If Scripture Is Not a Script, Then What Is It?
Among Christian theologians and ethicists who utilise theatrical metaphors and models, it is common to assign to Scripture the role of script. If life…
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