Ken Griffith and Brenda Jones – Denver, Colorado … There is the Biblical recounting of the story of Easter: Jesus’s crown of thorns; Pontius Pilate’s choice to ignore Jesus’ innocence; a brutal crucifixion as Jesus hung between two thieves begging Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34, KJV). And the Roman soldiers, casting lots for his clothing as Jesus hung lifeless from the cross.
But how would today’s typical Jane or John Doe handle this earth-shattering event?
Denver South Seventh-day Adventist Church in Denver, Colorado, will present an original dramatic and musical presentation entitled “WHO IS HE,” April 19. Written by creative director Ken Griffith, member and audio coordinator for the church, the production will utilize the church’s own collection of actors and musicians.
Griffith hopes to take audience members on a journey that most of Christians say they want to experience but he poses the question of if they are ready for it.
“Finding unique ways to tell familiar stories is the aim of every script I write,” says Griffith. “We all know the hits: Christmas, Easter, Mary and the disciples; but is there another angle? How else could we approach this story?”
Specifically for this production, he says, “Is there a way to include humor in this serious story? That’s what I aim for: to maintain the seriousness of the message while keeping it light enough for all to enjoy.”
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—Ken Griffith and Brenda Jones write from Denver South Seventh-day Adventist Church. Graphic supplied.
