THEATER OF THE WORD. 12 DVD COMBO SET. AN EWTN DVD.
THEATER OF THE WORD A MORNING STAR CHRISTMAS DVD
This production presents two inspiring Christmas plays. WHO KILLED CHRISTMAS?
is a comical spin-off of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Here, a
high-strung inspector interrogates the Spirits of Christmas Past,
Present, and Future, as he attempts to find out who killed the Spirit of
Christmas. MAKING ROOM: THE STORY OF THE INNKEEPER'S WIFE
is a two-person drama that takes us back to the time of Jesus' birth;
where an innkeeper's wife is struggling to find meaning and hope amidst
life's daily grind.
1 disc. 1 hr.
THEATER OF THE WORD THE PASSION NARRATIVE DVD
In a crisp and evocative rendering of Christ's journey from
sorrow and death to the joy of the resurrection, this episode brings the
events of our redemption powerfully to life. The story begins with
Christ's entrance into Jerusalem and ends with St. Thomas probing the
wounded side of the Savior. Here, we experience a masterfully rich and
penetrating performance constructed from all four Gospels. 1 disc. 1 hr.
THEATER OF THE WORD THE HONOR OF ISRAEL GOW DVD
One of the greatest fictional detectives in all literature, G.K.
Chesterton's Father Brown was at one time, second only to Sherlock
Holmes in popularity. Actor Kevin O'Brien plays the supernaturally
intuitive sleuth in one of Chesterton's classic Fr. Brown Mysteries.
Attempting to get to the bottom of a strange case in a Scottish castle,
Fr. Brown reveals his uncanny ability to penetrate beyond appearances,
into the inner mechanisms that drive human behavior. Just one in a
series of programs of great Catholic stories presented by the actors of
Theater of the Word Inc. 1 disc. 50 mins.
THEATER OF THE WORD - OLD THUNDER - DVD
AN EVENING WITH HILAIRE BELLOC - Hilaire Belloc was often
over-shadowed by his contemporary G.K. Chesterton; but according to many
of the best minds of his time and ours, he deserves to stand by
Chesterton's side as one of the literary giants of the 20th Century. In
Old Thunder, Kevin O'Brien brings the brilliant writer and thinker to
life in a powerful one-man performance. Beginning with several of
Belloc's poems, he quickly moves to the center-piece of the evening: a
vibrant, at times mesmerizing presentation of Belloc's The Great
Heresies. 1 disc. 1 hr.
THEATER OF THE WORD - THE INTRODUCTION - DVD
Host and actor Kevin O'Brien takes you behind the scenes of his
new series featuring some of the most powerful Catholic dramas on the
stage today. With candid interviews from the actors and previews of
their performances, this production provides great insight into the
inner working of the dramatic arts. The dramatic philosophy of Theater
of the Word actors and its close link to the philosophy of the Rhapsodic
Theatre, co-founded by Karol Wojtyla (later Pope John Paul II), is also
explored in detail. 1 disc. 1 hr.
THEATER OF THE WORD - THE JOURNEY OF ST. PAUL -DVD
This production presents a powerful one-act play that follows
the transformation of St. Paul from a legalistic, Christian-persecuting
Pharisee to one of the most zealous of all Christ's apostles. Adapted
almost entirely from the Book of Acts and Paul's Epistles, it features
actor Kevin O'Brien as the great Apostle to the Gentiles, along with a
small but stellar cast of (three) supporting actors. 1 disc. 1 hr.
THEATER OF THE WORD ALESSANDRO DVD
A gripping true-life drama of unrestrained sin and its wages,
Alessandro follows a young man in turn-of-the-century Italy whose lust
for teenager Maria leads to her violent death. Jeremy D. Stanbary guides
us along Alesandro's dark descent into this deadly sin, its
consequences, and, through God's grace, his miraculous conversion
through the young woman whose martyrdom he brought about. 1 disc. 1
hour.
THEATER OF THE WORD MORNING STAR PLAYERS DVD
Mary (LaHood) Delgado and Elizabeth Bauer perform two one-act
plays "Sarah's Secret" and "Rachel - Lost and Found". "Sarah's Secret"
is a powerful pro-life drama that takes you on an amazing journey
through a kaleidoscope of human emotion. "Rachel - Lost and Found" is an
equally impressive drama that explores the meaning of chastity and true
love. You will encounter the beautiful truth about life and love
through the unique power of drama in this program. 1 disc. 1 hr.
THEATER OF THE WORD KING DAVID DVD
The life of King David, a fascinating tapestry of triumph and
tragedy, is one of the most dramatic stories in the Bible. In fact,
theologians often see David as a figure or type of the coming Messiah.
Actor Kevin O'Brien portrays the famous king in this moving one-man
drama. 1 disc. 1 hr.
TO MARK - Richard Garey of Heritage Stage Productions (known for his acclaimed performances of Mark Twain), presents a striking one-man drama on the Gospel of Mark. He narrates the Gospel story in a relaxed, non-effusive style. style. This unique approach, with its subtly controlled pacing, leaves room for the Gospel events to unfold naturally. The actor inhabits the characters with ease, bringing them to life with a powerful realism. 1 disc. 1 hr.
This episode presents a powerful (two-part) play on the early life of Karol Wojtyla, the man destined to become Pope John Paul II. This one-man drama, starring Jeremy Stanbary, follows the life of the young Wojtyla from his birth to his ordination. It explores the future Pope's role in the cultural resistance movement: the rhapsodic theater, his exceptional faith under the burden of Nazi Occupation, his attendance at a clandestine seminary, and much more. 1 disc. 2 hrs.
Dale Alquist, host of the popular EWTN series G.K. Chesterton: Apostle of Common Sense, is in the middle of production when he is suddenly interrupted by Theater of the Word actor, Kevin O'Brien. Kevin claims Dale has asked him to come and watch a play called "The Surprise" -one of only a handful of plays ever penned by Chesterton -Dale insists that Kevin is misinformed. The hilarious misadventure unfolds to find Dale and Kevin, among others, discussing Chesterton's amazing drama. 1 disc. 1 hr.