Programs
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History comes to life
Intergenerational in its appeal, Women of the Bible connects audiences of all ages to a vibrant, Biblical past. Performed by acclaimed actress Anita Gutschick, Women of the Bible can serve as a focal point for a conference, lead an entire retreat, Sunday morning worship, school assembly, holiday gathering, or evening's entertainment, and is appropriate for large audiences or intimate groups.
Learn about this dramatic, one-woman presentation, that spans the lives of women across the Old and New Testament, and which has been heralded by audiences and critics alike as "the Bible in living color."
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Versatile Programs
From churches to synagogues, schools to women's retreats, Women of the Bible offers customized programs that fit your needs. Grouped in six categories, Women of the Bible includes 17 stories from the Old and New Testaments, plus Anita's personal testimony and lessons learned. Here are the key groupings of the women and other Biblical stories that work well together - just pick the stories that most interest you (details below):
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Find a performance
Most performances are open to the public. See our calendar of upcoming performances and events you can attend.
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Book Anita
Bring Women of the Bible to your next event. It's perfect for churches, synagogues, and can anchor larger events like women's retreats and drama workshops.
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Programs for Children and Youth Groups
Bring the kids! Gather your youth group! Watch their eyes light up as they meet Queen Esther and Martha, and hear the parable of the Lost Coin told in a fun interactive style that involves the whole audience.
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Mothers
Program length: about 85 minutes
Sarah - The mother of a nation
Martha - The mothering sort
Sinful Woman - A motherless soul
Anita's Personal Testimony *
This program has a balance of humor and serious content and appeals to both men and women. The gospel message is vividly presented through the Sinful Woman's story. It is a very good choice for first-time bookings.
Water Jars
Program length: about 75 minutes
Rebekah - A mother who thirsts for power for her son Jacob
Woman at the Well - A Samaritan woman who meets Jesus, the living water
Ruth - A widow who thirsts for connection with her
Anita's Personal Testimony *
These characters are all thirsty, and generally people who take time out of their busy lives to come to church programs/retreats are also thirsty for an encounter with God or fellowship. This program is light, and is perfect for a Friday evening opening session for a retreat or family event.
Stools
Program length: about 70 minutes
Elizabeth - Mother of John the Baptist
Puah - A midwife in the time of the Pharaohs
Herodias - Herod's evil wife
Anita's Personal Testimony *
This programs opens with the celebrated anticipation of the birth of John, and ends with his beheading. Elizabeth and Puah are delightful characters, but the program takes a dark turn with the entrance of Herodias, when we learn about the death of John.
For Such a Time as This
Program length: about 55 minutes
Queen Esther - A young woman who stands up for her people
Lot's Wife - A woman who looks backward rather than forward
Anita's Personal Testimony *
An intense, dynamic program filled with rich messages about the risks and rewards of standing up for what is right, as well as the opportunities that are lost by choosing to look back, not forward.
Pretty Is As Pretty Does
Program length: about 75 minutes
Abigail - A woman of action, strength and beauty
Leah - Stands in the shadow of her sister's beauty
Bathsheba - In her youth, misuses her beauty
Anita's Personal Testimony *
The three characters deal with both the positive and negative aspects of beauty. These women have important messages for women of all ages, as well as for the men in their lives.
Fruit of the Tree
Program length: about 80 minutes
Eve - Sin introduced
Potiphar's Wife - Sin personified
Mary of Magdala - Sin absolved
Anita's Personal Testimony *
From Eve's original sin, to the sins that tempt each of us, to the forgiveness of sins on the Cross.
* A second piece, "Lessons Along the Way," is available as a substitute for clients who have previously booked Anita. "Lessons" is a shorter piece, and would cut the program length by about five minutes. When used for a weekend retreat, both Anita's Personal Testimony and "Lessons" are used.
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