First Congregational
United Church of Christ
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Greg Holt
Director of PARABOLA
PARABOLA: Unique Theatrical Group for Teens
Our high school group, PARABOLA, meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. We will continue to explore the world of drama and how this medium can be used to educate, entertain, and engage.
PARABOLA is open to all high school students. No acting experience is necessary and, in fact, several members prefer to write, or assist backstage, rather than do any performing. Any God given talent can be put to use to spread the message. Call Greg, at 234-8927, with any questions.
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First Congregational’s
PARABOLA Youth Theatre 2009-2010 season
dont u luv me?
dont u luv me? is the story of a sophomore girl, named Angela, who gets to date the dreamiest guy in school. Looks, however, can be deceiving. What begins as welcome attention soon grows into jealous, controlling behavior. As the relationship continues, Angela’s boyfriend begins to tell her how to dress and who she can be with. When she attempts to break up with him he threatens to harm himself and finally becomes violent.
This well-researched and thought-provoking play explores the hidden world of aggression and violence in teen dating while encouraging young people to make choices that result in healthy relationships. It was written just last year and includes many text messages that are projected on a screen behind the actors. After premiering the show at First Congregational, the group toured the production to Iowa churches, high schools, service organizations and juvenile detention centers.
Finally, in August, we took the show to the Minnesota Fringe Festival in Minneapolis for 5 performances! Of the 169 productions at the Minnesota Fringe Festival our group rated #4 in audience review ratings! You can read the audience reviews at the Fringe website. Click on the Reviews tab in the middle of the page.
Parabola will begin meeting again September 21 and we are looking for new members to join us as we shift our direction and take on new projects. Please spread the word to any interested high school students.
Video clips of scenes from dont u luv me?
Girls talking with Angela about hooking up with CJ
Girls talking with Angela about CJ (text messages on screen)
At Jen's house, girls sharing makeup, chatting
Jen asking about Angela's relationship wth CJ
Jen encouraging Angela to get help
Jen on phone with Angela after abusive episode
PARABOLA on YouTube!
Watch the movie "Search for Stewardship" presented by the PARABOLA drama troupe om YouTube! Just click on the image above.
Watch the movie "Dot Emaus Just Doesn't Fit In" presented by the PARABOLA drama troupe on YouTube! Just click on the image above.
Watch the movie "The Two Brothers" presented by the PARABOLA drama troupe on YouTube! Just click on the image above.
God is still speaking,
Never place a period where God has placed a comma. - Gracie Allen
Updated: August 25, 2010
