Playing for the Master

Tim talks to Christine Hall about the newly formed Alive Theatre in Lansing and their first show, These Shining Lives.

For every Tuesday in December 2023, we're sharing stories and testimonies from the people behind the scenes at Master Arts.  Today we're hearing from Luke Bouma, a business owner and current member of our Board of Directors, sharing his testimony from the Legacy Banquet in 2022 honoring our late beloved founder and artistic director, Pris McDonald.

Guest Walt Williams shares his love for Master Arts, and shares stories of his beginnings, being a right-hand to Pris McDonald, and his love for directing the youth theatre camp for almost 20 years.

On this #GivingTuesday, we are so grateful for the volunteers and supporters of Master Arts that allow us to keep telling great stories.  Please prayerfully consider giving towards the ministry of Master Arts with your end of year giving.

We talk with the set designer and painter of our 2023 Christmas Show SEEKING THE CHILD - their inspirations, their methods, and their thoughts about the story.

Tim talks to Jon Wilson, Susie Finkbeiner, Tyler Suttner and Becky Suttner about their involvement in SEEKING THE CHILD: A TALE OF ANOTHER WISE MAN, the 2023 Christmas Show at Master Arts Theatre.

Director (and co-host) Jon Wilson and cast members Sam Wilson, John Miedem and Cathy Van Lopik from OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS talk with Tim Van Bruggen about the Master Arts production, touching on themes of nurtured identity, family, mutual respect and understanding and sharing your bed with fruits and vegetables.

Tim and Jon talk with the director and cast from Master Arts Theatre's production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME.  Along the way they explore themes from Victor Hugo's work and the Disney musical, compare it to another Hugo story, Les Miserables, and debate the goodness of Durian fruit. 

Hosts: Tim Van Bruggen & Jon Wilson

Guests: Cathy Van Lopik, Molly VanderWest, Tyler Suttner, Xander Griffin

Tim speaks with the director of GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, Lorna Torres, and Christian counselor and diversity consultant Dr. Zawdie "Doc" Abiade about the relevance of this show for our current cultural climate, what does Christian love and unity look like, and the importance of doing culturally relevant stories at our Christian theatre.

Jon and Tim speak with the cast of LIFE DERAILED, premiering at Master Arts Theatre in September of 2021.  Director Lorna Torres and actors Kelli Burns and Jason Vandy Bogurt share their experiences with the show, what it's like to return to live theatre after a pandemic, and the unique challenges of performing in a premiere show with a local author.

Host Jon Wilson talks with his friends John & Megan Taylor about their involvement in art, a comparison of theatre and church communities, and a discussion on the nature of worship in this second exploration of theology and theatre.