Playing for the Master

In a special Christmas episode, Master Arts Theatre's executive director Tim Van Bruggen performs The Nativity Story, read simply from scripture with background music by Tim Van Bruggen and Richard Cerchia.  Merry Christmas to all our listeners!

Tim talks with Cathy Van Lopik about her history and involvement at Master Arts Theatre, the challenges of producing theatre during a global pandemic, and A Vintage Christmas, the online show current available at www.masterarts.org for the holidays.

Special Thanksgiving Episode . . . Jon and Tim talk about  giving thanks and finding joy in the darkest of circumstances, looking to scripture as a guide and sharing a poetic prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession by J. Philip Newell.

Tim talks with retired pastor Craig Apel about Theology and Theatre, delving into some of the impactful roles Craig has played at Master Arts and the crossroads between being a pastor and being a performer.  With a little coffee and apple pie thrown in!

Jon and Tim speak with Dionna Gustafson about her passion for the art of mime, how her art has affected her walk of faith, and the upcoming Mime for Actors virtual class at Master Arts.  Then our hosts reflect on their own faith journeys and how their creativity has impacted them.

Jon and Tim talk with Walter Williams and Angela Schwartz about the modified Virtual Youth Acting Class at Master Arts Theatre.  They discuss their challenges and hopes for the online to in-person altered class, the magic and power of The Velveteen Rabbit, the story the students will be performing and of course some shenanigans.

Founder and Artistic Director Pris McDonald speaks with Jon and Tim about the history and legacy of Master Arts Theatre and  the importance of drama and art in connecting community.

Jon and Tim examine God's creativity that is displayed in the first three chapters of Genesis, how we as people have creativity instilled within us and how that enters into our relationship with God. Lastly, Tim and Jon give an update on the future of Master Arts and Unmuted

Jon and Tim talk about their history with music and it's influence on their lives, plus a special interview with emerging Christian music artist Emma Coad.  You can find her songs on Spotify, Apple Music and the iTunes music store.

Jon & Tim chat about how they and their churches celebrated Holy Week during a pandemic lock down, what Master Arts and UnMuted are doing to stay active and favorite movies & movie genres that affect them and their faith walk.