Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Are the dramas and workshops intended for women only?
- Q: Are the dramas and workshops intended for church settings only?
- Q: What is included in a drama presentation?
- Q: What are the drama and workshop space requirements?
- Q: What drama and workshop props does the host organization provide?
- Q: What are the Passover Seder space requirements?
- Q: What are the host organization requirements for a Passover Seder?
- Q: What are the sound system requirements?
- Q: How much time is required to set up for a drama or workshop presentation?
- Q: How much time is required to tear down after a drama or workshop presentation?
- Q: Can the host facility record a Biblical Women, Inc. presentation?
- Q: Can photographs be taken during a Biblical Women, Inc. presentation?
- Q: Can the dramas and workshops be used in conjunction with other speakers?
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Q: Are the dramas and workshops intended for women only? - A: The dramas and workshops are intended for all audiences and all ages, including men,
women, children, and youth.
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Q: Are the dramas and workshops intended for church settings only? - A: The dramas and workshops are intended for any setting (although outdoor settings
can be a challenge). The dramas have been presented to a variety of people in church,
camp, private home, retirement home, community buildings, and prison settings. The
primary requirements are a sound system for groups over 30 and sufficient performance
space (good lighting is also helpful).
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Q: What is included in a drama presentation? - A: Bob will provide an introduction to the presentation just before Lora performs.
An introduction for Bob and the ministry by the host organization is optional.
Bob will provide a brief life application closing after Lora's dramatic presentation.
Bob's introduction and closing is included in the time allotted for the presentation.
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Q: What are the drama and workshop space requirements? - A: An ideal performance space is at least 13 feet wide by 10 feet deep. However, much
smaller spaces have been used in special circumstances (e.g. prisons and private homes).
This area should be cleared prior to the setup time. We normally provide and set up a
curtain backdrop (just under 8' tall) at the rear of this space. Depending on the drama
chosen, Lora may be kneeling, lying down, or sitting during significant moments of the
presentation. Please plan the audience and presentation areas so that the audience will
have a clear view of Lora at these times.
A private area is also needed for Lora to change into and out of costume and to wait until the start of the presentation.
Curtain Backdrop Note: In a sanctuary setting, the curtain backdrop often hides the alter. When arranging for the presentation, please tell us if hiding the alter is not appropriate (e.g. due to lighting of candles on the alter).
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Q: What drama and workshop props does the host organization provide? - A: We will provide all set pieces.
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Q: What are the Passover Seder space requirements? - A: A rectangular head table to seat 7 people along one side, facing the other participants.
Sufficient tables to seat 6-8 Seder participants per table. Tables should be set up so that
the majority of the participants can easily see the head table.
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Q: What are the host organization requirements for a Passover Seder? - A: Additional Speakers - Please designate participants to
perform the following:
- 4 - Readers who will read selected portions of the Haggadah (these individuals will sit at the head table)
- 1 - Young child to ask the Four Questions
- 1 - Person to open the door for Elijah
- 1 - Leader or leader couple at each participant table is also needed.
Passover Seder Elements - Each table will require certain elements used in the Passover Seder:- Maror - Bitter herbs, symbolizing the bitterness and harshness of the slavery which the Jews endured in Egypt,
- Charoset - A sweet, brown, pebbly mixture, representing the mortar used by the Jewish slaves to build the storehouses of Egypt,
- Karpas - A vegetable other than bitter herbs, which is dipped into salt water, and
- Beitzh - A hard-boiled egg.
Seder Haggadah - The Haggadah used for this event, Breaking Bread Together: A Jewish Passover Seder in the Christian Tradition, is copyrighted by Biblical Women, Inc. and intended only for the personal use of the Seder participants. A license to print an appropriate number of Haggadahs will be provided to the host organization.
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Q: What are the sound system requirements? - A: We will provide wireless microphones for Bob and Lora that should adapt to the facilities'
sound system. However, we have run into problems with sound systems more than 10 years old or
which run on auto pilot (e.g. automatically control the volume level or switch between microphones).
We can provide a sound system suitable for most sanctuaries or fellowship halls if necessary.
If we use the facilities' sound system, please provide a sound technician (to arrive 45 minutes before the event begins) to assist us in this area.
Living Water Drama Note: There is a brief interlude between each vignette. Song writer and singer Gary S. Paxton has graciously and generously allowed us to play his copyrighted songs, I Wonder if God Cries and You Can Begin Again during the interludes.
Passover Seder Note: Additional microphones will be required for the Readers seated at the head table.
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Q: How much time is needed to set up for a drama or workshop presentation? - A: Unless other arrangements have been made, we will arrive about an hour before the start of
the event to set up in the performance area. If we are providing the sound system, we will arrive
an hour and a half before the event to allow time to set up this equipment as well.
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Q: How much time is needed to tear down after a drama or workshop presentation? - A: We will need 30 minutes to pack and remove the presentation props (includes
disconnecting our wireless microphones). Another 20 minutes will be required to
pack our sound system if it is used.
If additional event activities are planned in the area after our presentation (e.g. another speaker), then we need 15 minutes (20 minutes if our sound system was used), to move our items out of the area to a location where we can pack them. In this case, we would also appreciate the assistance of one or two individuals to help us quickly move our items out of the presentation area before the next event activity.
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Q: Can the host facility record a Biblical Women, Inc. presentation? - A: Biblical Women, Inc. presentations are copyrighted and are intended only for the personal use
of the attendees. The presentations may not be recorded, reproduced, or
publicly presented without the written consent of Biblical Women, Inc.
When arranging for the presentation, please tell us if you are considering recording the presentation
(e.g. during a church service which is normally recorded).
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Q: Can photographs be taken during a Biblical Women, Inc. presentation? - A: Photographs may be taken for use by the host group or for personal use by individuals.
They may not be posted on the internet or used for any other public use without the written
permission of Biblical Women, Inc. We'd love to have a copy of any photos you take of us
for possible use in the ministry!
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Q: Can the dramas and workshops be used in conjunction with other speakers? - A: Yes! Please contact us to work out the details.
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