Hi-lights with Tessie

Plays in Days 5 things welcomed young guest contributor, Tessie Beefsteak (of the Heriloom Beefsteaks), to help discuss 5 Things we can do to help young people have a fantastic experience their first time seeing a live theater production. Enjoy these highlights of our adorable young contributor. She (and Auntie Dame Tilda) will be back! […]

5 Things #5 – Film Acting vs Stage Acting

Plays in Days 5 Things talks about Team Members Teresa and Sean’s experience being extras in Season 3 of The Chosen and 5 ways that stage acting and film acting differ. #playsindays #youcantotallydothisthing #thechosen #youthministry #getusedtodifferent #easyplays #f5kextras  

Aha, Atticus!

We didn’t get to see Atticus (played by Elijah Alexander) at the filming of The Chosen F5K (Season 3, episodes 7 & 8) where some of our Plays in Days Team Members were extras, but we love Atticus character so much, we couldn’t resist juxtaposing him into the scenes in this reel. After all, doesn’t […]

Making Bible Era Hats for Men

Plays in Days team members Shannon and Teresa show some easy ways to create Bible Era men’s hats using inexpensive and easily obtainable materials. Second in the Plays in Days Series for Making Bible Era Costumes. #playsindays #getusedtodifferent #youthministry #youcantotallydothisthing #biblecostumes  

Bible Era Hat Ideas

Plays in Days Team member, Shannon (find her at BeCentered on Etsy) used a straw hat from a thrift store and created several different Bible era hats out of it. Using different pieces of cloth, two scarves, and a washcloth, we were going for a 1st Century man’s hat, some rustic, some not. Costumes in […]

CSI Jerusalem – and more scenes

CSI: Jerusalem – The Play. Presenting two more scenes from a video of an original Plays in Days performance. These teen actors were so fun and amazing, proving the Plays in Days method really works – ESPECIALLY with young people. Your youth group can take on this unique and different adventure this Easter season for […]

CSI Jerusalem, more scenes

CSI: JERUSALEM – the play.  Enjoy more scenes from a live performance of this unique, fun, and truth-telling play. Wondering where the cool music is from? All music used in our CSI: JERUSALEM reels are pieces of the music Plays in Days provides in our Helpful Production Bundle for this show. enjoy! #playsindays #csijerusalem #youcantotallydothisthing […]

CSI Jerusalem, Scenes from a Live Performance

Our CSI Series is one of our favorites – so many kids have had such a great time (grown-ups too) sharing stories from the gospels in a contemporary way. Enjoy these video clips of CSI:Jerusalem, (a Plays in Days Easter Play). A few scenes from the original on-stage performance. The Earthquake Scene is one of […]

CSI: Jerusalem – Not Your Typical Easter Play

You will love this one – From the Plays in Days CSI:Bible Lands series, (Script and Helpful Production Bundle available at www.playsindays.com) Not your typical Easter play, CSI:Jerusalem finds CSIs Grissle, Sarai, and Rookie investigaing Judas’ death by hanging. During the course of their investigation, they intersect with John, Peter, Nicodemus, Mary Magdelene, and others, […]

Jesus Laughed, Too!

Happy Easter! Our most viewd video so far, because who doesn’t want to be reminded that God has a sense of humor? Jesus wept. But I’m pretty sure he laughed, too! Especially with kids. We love writing for kids at Plays in Days. Two of our team were extras at the filming of The Chosen […]

Bible Costume Ideas and Being in The Chosen F5K

How do you get 5,000+ extras to behave while filming a re-enactment of a Bible miralce in 98 degree heat with 98 percent humidity? Easy – just put Jesus speaking in front of them, a few Roman soldiers on horses, and promise to feed them real loaves and fishes! Plays in Days team members were […]

Dame Tilda Hi-Lights

Oh, wow, she’s so funny!! Sometimes a good idea turns out better than you thought! Plays in Days 5 Things Series welcomed a new “guest contributor” last week We’re excited to introduce Dame Tilda Beefsteak joining Team Leader Teresa in Plays in Days 5 Things Episode 2 – 5 Things to Drive Your Directors Crazy.  […]