The Dobbins Lecture Series is an annual event examining the role of religion in education and society. It was established in 1984 to honor Dr. C. Ray Dobbins, a 1941 graduate of Bethel College, former moderator of the Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly, and former editor of The Cumberland Presbyterian. Catherine and B.F. Buchanan, Dr. Dobbins' sister and brother-in-law, created the lectureship.
Below is information about the 2008 Lecture series that took place this past March:
The Art of Story by Jason Hildebrand
LIFE OF DAVID
Live of David is a scriptural solo performance. The text is taken almost entirely from a modern translation of the Old Testament. The Word of God comes alive for all ages!
Each of the 23 characters portrayed in the performance is brought to life through various dialects, mannerisms and emotions. Combined with scripture these elements work together to form a dramatic and dynamic story that searches out the heart of David.
This epic journey travels the span of David's life: from his anointing by Samuel the Prophet, through the wilderness, to his throne room, and then on to his final words and death. It is a performance overflowing with passion, rage, weeping, laughter,and worship!
The Prodigal Trilogy is three monologues based on the Luke 15 parable of Jesus. Each monologue is spoken from the perspective of a different character in the story. The inspiration for these monologues came from a song by Keith Green called The Prodigal Son Suite, a painting by Rembrandt entitled, The Return of the Prodigal Son and a book inspired by the same painting, written by Henri Nouwen, also called The Return of the Prodigal Son.
A solo theatrical multimedia performance based on acclaimed post-modern author, Donald Miller's book. It is a personal, raw and humorous reflection on spirituality, God, and community. It is an honest and unexpected journey - a scrapbook of one man's life.
The performance incorporates the use of video and motion graphics projected onto a 12'x7' video screen backdrop. It also features an original jazz music soundscape.
The purpose of Blue Like Jazz / / Live, besides being an amazing theatrical experience, is to be a catalyst for drawing people into a deeper exploration of the soul and to foster community.
Adaptation and performance by Jason Hildebrand
Video and motion graphics designed by Storystream Creative
Original jazz music soundscape designed by Paul Neufeld
