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Out and Beyond Theatre Company:
"The Beggar's Stone"

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The Lie: "Take and keep the stone and you will have power", hissed the theif's voice. And the boy, Fist, believed him.

The Life Half Lived: But a clenched hand around a stone can receive nothing. Suspicion, fear, and misery taint Fist's life until one day. . .

The Chance: Fist meets Friend, who is kind and strangely familiar. He comes to know Lord Giving and his mighty horse, Spirit Wind, who runs faster than any boy could ever imagine. And Fist learns to let go, to trust, and to receive . . . Freedom!

This delightful allegory, set in medieval times, has much to teach us all, both young and old, about what it means to believe and trust God. It is a reminder that we are all valued and precious to God,  that we can choose who to listen to, and that the saying "By dying to self we can live in freedom" can be just as true for us today as it is for the characters in this story.

How can you use this performance?

The Beggar's Stone is designed as a touring performance for Primary Schools and churches. It provides great content for chapel services and religious education programs. The Beggar's Stone is also well suited for family oriented worship services and "invite a guest" services.

Dramatic Solutions also offers The Beggar’s Stone in conjunction with a performance by Rivet ‘n’ Tuft "Cultured" Clowns on the one program in a concert format. This provides your church or school with the opportunity to:
fundraise in a fun way,
invite visitors, or
simply enjoy a night of great entertainment for the whole community.

What will you experience?

A moving story that will create a sense of wonder and a feeling of community among those in the audience.

Requirements

Space: ideally 6m by 6m; setup time: 65 minutes; performance time: 40 minutes.

Teacher resources for school settings

A resource pack is included for children through grade 7. These can be used in school or Sunday School programs as a lead up or follow up to the performance itself. They contain photocopiable worksheets, teacher's notes, and activity suggestions. Lots of fun!

 

Contact Information:
Dramatic Solutions, PO Box 80, Upper Sturt, South Australia 5156.
Telephone: [61] 8 8358-5218, Mobile: 0418-847-497.
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