Arts and Sciences Spotlight

rh e training of actors and playwrights isonly one of Stephen Wedan's concerns. He also has a dream of being able to contribute to a new renaissance toward God where the power of Christian drama inthechurch may berealized

Mr Wedan believesthe gospelcan be given through Christian plays as a form of modern parable.

"Since Ihave been here at Liberty, Ihave seen a greater acceptance of drama and theater as a ministry,"he says.

He is pleased withthe diversi-

fied talent of students already enrolled in the drama department but he is still looking forward

"My pointofview toward the future isan expansion of what we do, not just more of what we already do The potential power ofChristiandrama isnot realized. I wishtotapthat power."

Although his schedule is heavy with directing,teaching theater and acting classes as well as being more active in writingand performing, Mr. Wedan enjoys it He has written about a dozen one-act plays and three full-length plays, including "Slow Burn,"which has been performed here atLiberty

"I'm proud ofwhat I havedirected here at Liberty,but my greatest energy goes into my own plays.

"We need tobegintocreate a body ofperformers and writers who willshake the world I believethatgrowthasan actor willcome aboutwhen you grow asa personaswellasasaChristian. And that growth comes straight from the gospel."

Larry Humphreys