A Christmas Redemption

Have you ever had an experience that changed your life? Not just a personal level but a spiritual and artistic level? I’ve recently been blessed with such an experience. I had the amazing privilege of acting in a main stage play called ‘A Christmas Redemption’ written and directed by my acting coach, the illustrious Kim Thomas. The show was powerful. Not only did I have an absolutely life changing experience as a cast member, photographer and stage helper; I was blessed by the message.

The play confronted issues that people go through. Issues like emotional and verbal abuse, unemployment, vanity and the number one Christmas theme Jesus Christ. We watched as the lives of the leads were deconstructed and restored by grace through faith. It was inspiring. I cried as I heard the alter call after the play and I heard the pastor recognizing those who had turned their lives over to Jesus. The first ‘yes amen’ that I heard made it all worth it. The countless hours of rehearsal; the crazy hours and extreme commitment were all worth it knowing that we were able to impact even one person at all. God is certainly good.

Something special happens when we are able to let God speak through us using art. I believe that art is one of the most organic forms of spiritual and emotional expression. And I now know that art has the power to be a catalyst for change in a person’s life.

I am truly thankful that God was able to speak through me, even if, in my minor roll, through a still small voice. God was absolutely in the building and every person felt it. Even the cast members were ministered to. And although the play is over (for now) I believe the message is one that can transcend a lifetime and impact generations to come.