M.A. in Theatre at City University of New York's Hunter College, New York City

30 credits at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Hamilton, Massachusetts.

B.A. in Sociology/Social Work at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon. Summa cum laude, Distinguished Alumnus 1999.

self-employed writer/actor

The Acts-Shows the explosion in growth of the early church as God's spirit empowers his people. November 1999.

The Revelation-A dynamic portrayal of the last book of the Bible. The drama is a one-person play which can stand alone or be surrounded by music and original art. The premiere was for a standing room only crowd of over 400 at the County Center of Westchester, New York. November 1998.

Views of the Manger-Christ's birth is seen through the eyes of some memorable characters. December 1997

A Clear Leading-A full length, one-person play based on incidents in the life of John Woolman, one of the first colonists to publicly speak out against slavery. Commissioned for the John Woolman Forum at George Fox University it was produced at The Lamb's Showcase Theatre, New York, July 1997 and January
1999. Written June 1995.

Big Fish Little Worm-The stories of Jonah, Gideon, and Jeremiah are added to Sean Gaffney's "Lazarus", and woven into an evening of characters who heard God's voice. September 1995

I Come and Go at His Command-The story of Mary Dyer, a Quaker martyr who was
hanged in Boston in 1660. May 1992.

Articles:
"The Physical Actor." Drama Ministry 2001.

"A Clear Leading for the Protagonist, but not necessarily for the Playwright." Quaker Life July/August 2000., pp. 16f.

"A Clear Leading for the Protagonist, but not necessarily for the Playwright." Christianity and Theatre Spring 2000.

"Les Misérables almost brings the masterpiece home." News-Register [McMinnville, OR], 14 May 1998, p. C19.

"Drama in the church." Youthworkers' Newsletter 6, No. 7 (June-July 1993): pp. 1-2.

"GFC presents one-acts." News-Register [McMinnville, OR], 2 Mar. 1991, p. C8.

"Pastor uses drama to reach congregation." News-Register [McMinnville, OR], 2 Feb. 1991, p. A1.

"Quaker scholar helps GFC cast with dialect." News-Register [McMinnville, OR], 15 Nov. 1990, p. C1.

Editor of The Youth Worker from 1991-1992.

Numerous non-drama-related articles for News-Register as a regular correspondent from 1990-1991.

Radio Drama:
The Fall-Based on the one-man play, which tells of Jean Valjean stealing the Bishop's silver in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, this script was produced by Stage Shadows for WFUV in New York City. Rob Evans, who played Jean Valjean on Broadway, played the role along with fellow Broadway star George Merritt and Rich Swingle. 2001

One Act:
The Prophet of Fear-Elijah is one of the most respected of all names, but even he had bad days. April 1999.

The Fall-Based on Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, this play presents Jean Valjean stealing the Bishop's silver. August 1990. One-person version written September 1998.

Tulips-Theresa and Claudia discover the strength of their friendship in spite of misunderstandings. November 1995.

A Clear Leading-A dramatic portrayal of John Woolman, one of the first colonist to publicly speak out against slavery, confronting a slave-owner. This fully cast, one-act play is the basis of the critically acclaimed one-person, two-act play listed above. November 1993.

A Big Fish and a Little Worm-A one-man drama commissioned for performance at the Greek Evangelical Annual Retreat (GEAR '92) at Briarcliff Manor, New York. Now performed throughout North America by the playwright. July 1992.

The Brothers Boviday-A play set in Medieval England, telling the story of two brothers as different as sheep and goats. April 1991.

Film:
"Parka Pete"-Dr. Pete Paulk has created a beamer which will transport him to any destination he chooses. He chooses Red Hook, North Pole, but through a freak typing accident winds up in Red Hook, NY. June 2000.

"There Is a Friend"-The school nerd is drug through the mud, but there is a hope. July 1998.

"The Hit"-Drugs on the court. Just say, "I'd rather play." July 1998.

"Living Water"-A commercial to quench more than your thirst. July 1997.

"Lights"-A musicians' road trip forces a man from the city and a woman from the country to face their differences. December 1995.

"Don't Spill the Beans"-Three farmers have a gas learning to get along. October 1994.

"Tranquility"-A silent look at the noise of the city and how to escape it. September 1994.

Vignettes:
"The Move"-This modern story of Abram's call to...New York City was published in Handbook for Multisensory Worship by Abingdon Press. 1999.

"A Diver's Prayer"-A moon light dive brings an Olympic hopeful closer to his Maker. June 2000.

"God Speaks"-Joshua and Moses prepare the people of Israel for the voice of the Lord. March 2000.

"Morning Masks"-A boy hides his feelings with masks, but finds they cannot protect him. January 2000.

"My Last Audition"-The audition process has never been easy. Rich finds that it gets harder if you have standards. January 2000.

"Bitter Sweet"-A beggar tries to be a chooser and gets more than he bargained for. November 1999.

"Never Felt so Rich!"-A wee little man has the whole neighborhood looking down on him, but Zacchaeus has the courage to accept Jesus' invitation. July 1999.

"Mud"-The commander of the Damascus army has come to be healed of his leprosy by the God of Elisha, Israel's prophet. Naaman has a hard time getting his fingers around the solution. July 1999.

"The Burning"-William Tyndale runs into opposition in printing the Bible in English, which is illegal under the rule of King Henry VIII. March 1999.

"You've Got That Right"-A man is held up at gun point, but he has more to offer than money. March 1999.

"The Covenant Keeper"-Abram has to make a vow. If he fails to keep his end of the covenant his body will be cut up...or will it? November 1998.

"Guess What!"-Gabriel brings Mary the good news, but there's a reason he told her, "fear not." November 1997.

"What!?"-By the time the news reaches Joseph, the angel really has to do a hard sell. November 1997.

"Love's Labors Lost"-A pantomime of a man squandering a valuable gift. July 1997.

"The New King"-The three wise men have arrived to pay homage to the new king, but the old king, Herod, isn't too thrilled. December 1996.

"Billy Branch"-A comic look at the parable of the Vine and the branches. May 1996.

"Fishing"-A monologue dealing with self esteem. A young man anticipates and then reflects on a reunion at the old fishing hole. May 1996.

"Sheepish"-Gideon hears God's voice and responds...eventually. March 1996.

"Building Bridges"-A woman seeking a home for a friend finds more than she expected. January 1996.

"Thanks"-A man is grateful for a friend with more to offer than what is requested. November 1995.

"Sufficiently Mixed"-A ten minute play of friendship and unrequited love. September 1995.

"Grounded"-A ten minute play in which General Chuck Yeager lands on a farmers field and forces him to address his dream of flying. September 1995.

"Testimonies"-Two men live antithetical lives until a decision brings them closer than they might have guessed. September 1995.

"Please!"-An advertisement for the Nazarene Publishing House missions series of books. June 1995.

"When They Say Peace..."-A mix of pantomime and drama show change from the outside is unstable. Co-written with Bonnie Calder. March 1995.

"Closet Candles"-Based on the short story "Light of the…Storage Closet?" by Max Lucado. February 1995.

"The Annunciation and the Visitation"-A transposition of the 12th play of the medieval York Cycle in which the angel tells Mary of her coming son. December 1994.

"The Nativity"-Mary and Joseph celebrate the birth of their son in this transposition of the 14th play of the medieval York Cycle. December 1994.

"Helen"-A hold-up on a subway turns into a bittersweet reunion. November 1994.

"In All Circumstances"-Corrie and Betsie ten Boom give thanks even in their barracks at Ravensbruck. From The Hiding Place. October 1994.

"I'm Fine"-A high school freshman struggles with self-esteem and honesty. October 1994.

"Deep Woods"-A couple of urban business men seek contentment in the wilderness.
August 1994.

"The Potter"-Jeremiah, the "Weeping Prophet" tells how God molded his life in the face of despair. July 1994.

"Depression"-A pantomime of one person's efforts to raise a friend out of despair.
December 1993.

"The Best Gift"-A Christmas sketch used within a production of the same name.
December 1991.

"Gideon"-The story of Gideon's fleece. Written for children. June 1991. "La Nariz"-A monologue translated to Spanish from Edmond Rostrand's Cyrano de Bergerac. April 1991.

"Un Conversación entre Don Quijote y Sancho Panza"-A vignette co-transposed with Fritz Liedtke to modern Spanish from Don Quijote de La Mancha by don Miguel de Cervantes. December 1990.

"King David and his Son Absalom"-A dramatic interpretation of King David's reaction to his son Absalom's death. July 1990.

"A Day in a Steeplehouse with George Fox"-A scene based on incidents from George Fox's Journal. December 1988.

"A Caroling We Will Go"-A story of young Christmas carolers and their encounters on a winter evening. December 1988.