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We thought you’d enjoy some great photos of the foley production for Sir Knight of the Splendid Way. In these photos is Rob Jorgensen, working his craft in rubber boots and headphones. We were told it took a drive of 100 miles to reach a spot where there would be no noise of traffic!
Did you hear the great news? Season Three is coming! Lamplighter Theatre will kick off it’s third season on September 17th with Lamplighter’s all-time best-selling title, Teddy’s Button! Teddy, Nancy, and a host of wondrously colorful characters will bring you laughter, joy, and hope and may even bring you to your knees.
Following right on Teddy’s heels on October 22nd will be the dramatic retelling of the harrowing journey of Sir Constant in Sir Knight of the Splendid Way. Prepare yourself to join a brave knight on his epic journey to becoming a knight in the King’s service in the City Splendid.
Listen to our Season 3 premiere promo (below) and be sure to check with your local Christian radio station for air times for Lamplighter Theatre!
Over the past few months we have had a lot of inquiries about the previously announced productions of Teddy’s Button and Sir Knight of the Splendid Way. Our recordings in London were spectacular. And, though we probably say this every time, these next two dramas are sure to be the best yet! Originally we had planned for one of these dramas to wrap up Season 2 and the other to begin Season 3 in September 2011. But due to financial restrictions we have been unable to continue with the productions.
In just two short years, Lamplighter Theatre has been risen from a dream to reality, now spanning the globe in 20 countries on over 1000 stations. Day after day we receive testimonies from people who’s lives have been deeply affected by these dramas. Overjoyed parents relate the stories of how a drama like A Peep Behind the Scenes or The Basket of Flowers was instrumental in their child coming to know Christ. For us, no reward could be greater! And that is why we need your help.
It’s easy to assume that Lamplighter Theatre will always be there occupying the same space on your local Christian radio station. It’s easy to think that someone else will pave the way with their financial gifts. But neither is certain. As a ministry we have exhausted the resources available to us as we work within the confines of good stewardship. We have begun to build the bridge, but we need your help to finish it.
The Lord has opened many doors for us to meet with people who have generously donated their time and expertise in assisting us with strategic planning, fundraising, etc. These new relationships are instrumental in the present and future decision making of Lamplighter and we are committed to following God’s direction wherever it may lead. But I believe that God has also set in place a network of faithful Christian families who believe in the power of these dramas as much as we do … and that network is you. Every dollar of your financial gift brings us closer to being able to offer another drama that will bring the message of Christ to the lost.
I have the great privilege of joining the Lamplighter Theatre team for the next round of recordings in London. Over the course of the nextweek we will be recording two of our best-loved stories – Teddy’s Button and Sir Knight of the Splendid Way. What a fantastic set of stories to be producing! These will surely be among the best!
After we made the official announcement that we would be able to continue with these next two dramas, the whole team set to work on the script, the schedule, and all of the little details that go in to planning these recording sessions. I know that every member of the Lamplighter Theatre team is eager to jump in to these two fabulous stories. We have every reason to expect stellar performances from each of the carefully chosen cast members as we continue to work with some of Britain’s most talented and accomplished voice actors.
The journey thus far has been intense to say the least. Our writers, John Fornof and Kathy Buchanan, began their process under already tight deadlines by creating a proposal for how the stories would be conveyed in the radio drama art form. (The final product is referred to as the outline and functions as a roadmap for the script.) Once approved by executive producers Mark and Deborah Hamby, the official script writing process began.
Scriptwriting and story adaptation is a rigorous process for every talented writer. It requires every ounce of skill to bring a story from the pages of a book into a living form that can be portrayed by accomplished actors and actresses. Our producer/director/writer John Fornof has had a desire to bring Sir Knight of the Splendid Way to Lamplighter Theatre since it’s inception. We can all proudly say that John and the rest of the team have masterfully crafted a truly great script. The same can be said for Kathy Buchanan who took our best selling story, Teddy’s Button, and made it even better! What a wonderful team God has built!
We look forward to bringing you news and media of this weeks efforts… just enough to whet your appetite for these coming productions.
Meanwhile, for those of you who are interested in pursuing theatre, drama, sound design, visual arts, or any other artistic focus, hop on over to the brand new site for the Lamplighter Guild for Creative Disciplines. The Lamplighter Guild is a one week intensive training period where you can learn from some of the great masters of many different creative disciplines. Don’t miss an opportunity like this… enrollment is limited so register soon!
We’re moving forward! Lamplighter Theatre’s next two dramas, Teddy’s Button and Sir Knight of the Splendid Way, are about to become a reality. If you are a prayer partner, you are probably aware that over the past few months we have been earnestly seeking the Lord’s direction and have asked that you would do the same on our behalf. After weeks and months of uncertainty and stretching deadlines to the last possible day, the decision has been made that we will continue with our plans for the next two dramas to finish up Season 2.
Recording in London begins January 24th. Our writing team is under extremely tight deadlines over the next few weeks as they work to develop the final script which is due just a few days before recording begins. Please remember them in prayer during the next six weeks.
Listen to this!
The Boy of Mount Rhigi – 60 Second Promo
Lamplighter Theatre’s newest drama, The Boy of Mount Rhigi begins airing Friday! Don’t miss the first episode! Check with your local station for air times or visit us on the web at www.lamplighter.net and listen there!
Hi Everyone! Just a short little note to let you know that we’ve moved this blog from blog.lamplightertheatre to www.lamplightertheatre.com. You’ll probably need to update your RSS settings to ensure that you’re getting the posts. Thanks!
As you probably already know, Lamplighter Theatre is offering the newest production, A Peep Behind the Scenes, as a free download to people who will commit to using it as a tool to spread the gospel. We’re calling it the Peep Behind the Scenes Outreach, and if you haven’t signed up yet, you can do so on the official outreach page.
On May 28th, 2010, we’ll be sending all of those who signed up an email with the information necessary to download the entire drama! That’s over 3 1/2 hours of remarkable story telling, original music scores, and the best sound design around. We’re making it available to you so that you can tell your friends, family, and the community-at-large about the redemptive hope that can be theirs through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Here are some of the ways you can do that:
You can also help us spread the word by telling your church leaders, homeschool groups, small group members, etc. about this opportunity. We all know people who need to hear the Gospel and who need to know that they are not alone. We encourage you to take this opportunity to share A Peep Behind the Scenes with whoever you can think of.
On our official Outreach page, we’ve provided some downloadable resources for you to help in spreading the word. There you will find 2 versions of a beautifully designed full color poster which you can get printed and hang up in your church and around the community. There are also audio and video resources which you can use to give people a glimpse of what Lamplighter Theatre and A Peep Behind the Scenes are all about. Download them now, and get started!
We want to hear your stories! There are many ways you can share your experiences with this outreach initiative. Here are a few ideas:
A Peep Behind the Scenes is not just another story. And that’s a trait shared by all of the Lamplighter books. But A Peep Behind the Scenes has a special ability to convey the need we all have for a loving Saviour. It proves to us that behind every smiling face is a hurting heart and that for those things that appear to be glamorous, there is a high price to pay.
The Hedge of Thorns is one of Lamplighter’s best-selling books. We’re so excited to be able to breathe new life into this centuries-old tale of boundaries and obedience to God in the new audio drama from Lamplighter Theatre. For hundreds of years this story has communicated the urgency and importance of obeying both earthly boundaries and those that God has placed in our lives for our own protection. The consequences of disobedience are grave and do not just affect our own lives but can permanently alter the lives of those around us. In The Hedge of Thorns, young John finds out how our actions can have a devastating impact on the people we love the most. His precious little sister, Belle, will bear the scars of his disobedience for the rest of her life, and John will carry a burden of guilt and regret for the rest of his.
Faith does not merely refer to our belief and acknowledgement that God is the Creator and Saviour of the universe. It extends to our reliance on His protection and guidance in our lives. Sometimes this will mean obvious “Do Not Enter” signs and clear instruction that we are not to proceed along a certain path. Other times it will be the teaching hand of a parent, peer, or mentor offering wisdom and insight that helps us understand what God may be doing in our lives. God will place hedges in our lives to protect us and direct us along the straight and narrow path. Whether the hedge is a person, a rule, or even a literal hedge like it was for John and Belle, we can be sure that God’s intention is to continue to cultivate our character through adversity and perseverance.
Well it’s snowing like crazy here in Northeastern Pennsylvania, but to be honest, its overdue. We’ve had it pretty easy so far this year and a few of us here in the office were getting a bit antsy for some snow. After all, what would winter be without a few decent snowstorms?
Hopefully you’ve had the opportunity to hear The Unexpected Return airing on your local Christian radio station. If not, stop on over to the Lamplighter homepage where you can listen to the most recent episode.
The Unexpected Return is the story of a family’s struggle to remain faithful to God even in the midst of their most terrible trials. When the kindly and giving baron, Jacques d’Erlau, is taken prisoner by French rebels, his wife and children must flee for their lives, leaving all that they know behind. In the cover of heavy fog the baron’s wife, Isabelle, and her son, Charles, escape the clutches of the rebels now pursuing them as they make their way to Suavia to find safety. Forced to beg for food and shelter, Isabelle and Charles now find themselves the unexpected guests of a couple with whom they have a strange connection. Meanwhile, Jacques is in prison, but remains faithful to the Lord as his impending execution nears.
From the very beginning you’ll see how Jacques, though wealthy and aristocratic, gives freely of his resources to help families in need and how God uses this to turn evil into good. And though he is unjustly imprisoned and now faces death, Jacques’ faith is unwavering and even helps to fortify the faith of many around him. His adherence to the Word of God echoes across the land and in the hearts of a small poor family who save his wife and son from certain peril.
In the first episode there is a truth that stands out above all of the rest. It deals with our tendency to act before seeking God. When we act on our own strength we undermine God’s perfect plan and the timing upon which He intends to execute that plan. Our first action should always be to pray and to seek God’s wisdom and guidance before we engage in whatever stands before us. God does not want us to act in our own strength any more than He wants us to sit by the sidelines. But it is vital that our hearts and minds are in tune with what steps God wants us to take in this life and we can begin to achieve that through a spirit and habit of constant communication with Him.
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