When Theology Meets The Stage: An Interview With Richard Klassen

Send me a messageHappy 10 Episodes!On this special episode of Faithful Fables, we sit down with writer-director Richard Klassen to explore how a small-town drama about Anabaptist convictions makes faith decisions feel real and challenge the audience to think through some of these things in a realistic way. This play, "For Cross or Country" was in celebration of 500 years of Anabaptist history! The talk moves from history and craft to conscience, pacifism, and the role of the Holy Spirit in creating art that lasts.• Richard’s path from Passion Play to Candlewick Productions• Why a village setting grounds big theological ideas• Anabaptist themes of pacifism, conscience, and state power• Research with Anabaptist and Catholic voices for balance• How parables and story make doctrine tangible• Writing without preaching while keeping theology clear• Casting choices, collaboration, and providence in production• Plans to release a recorded version of the play• Current and upcoming projects across community stagesSupport Richard by visiting candlewick.ca to see all current projects and future productionsSupport the Show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2468553/supportWebsite: https://faithfulfables.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FaithfulFablesPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithfulfablespod/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/faithful-fables/Music By: original_soundtrackAll Music from: https://www.pixabay.comSupport the showBrought to you by Wasteland Creative Studios