I'll Be Home For Christmas

01/07/2017

The recordings of the event are now on the director's YouTube Channel!
Check it out the official video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz2u7jJSs2A

There is also the uncut version of opening night here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFt65ui-m9U

The drama "I'll Be Home For Christmas" (written by Andrew Scheps) at the First Baptist Church of Lapeer Musicale 2016. Director: Andrew Scheps Musical Direct...

12/12/2016

...and the closing of our final performance brings tears to the eye and a smile to the heart.

12/05/2016

...and we have a set now!

11/21/2016

This song, both lyrically and musically, captures the viewpoint of a person living in a dark time while simultaneously walking towards a glimpse of light.
It's one of those rare songs that presents the struggle we all share this side of eternity with honesty and beauty.

Music that inspired the play, I'll Be Home For Christmas. Wasteland -by NEEDTOBREATHE

11/20/2016

Amazing volunteers help build some set pieces.

11/15/2016

This next song in the series of thematic music that helped inspire the play is 'How Sweet and Aweful is the Place' - by Isaac Watts.

This song perfectly takes the idea that grace can be expressed locationaly (it is a "location" we can enter) and describes that place in humbling detail. Some of the words may be a little archaic, but the sentiment is biblically pervasive and full of thanks and praise.

Music that inspired the play, I'll Be Home For Christmas. How Sweet and Aweful is the Place - by Isaac Watts, recording by Sovereign Grace.

11/12/2016

For the next few weeks the writer (Andrew Scheps) is sharing a series of songs that serve as a thematic backdrop to the drama.

This song from Andrew Peterson represents the heart of the main theme. It's lyrics capture the unpredictability of life and the ever-present promise of home...as well as the desire the pass the mantle of hope to the next generation.

Music that inspired the play, I'll Be Home For Christmas. You'll Find Your Way - by Andrew Peterson. I do not own the rights to this song.

11/07/2016

Our first rehearsal off-script!
I'm so proud of these wonderful people. 😃

11/05/2016