Drama, in its various forms, has been a part of Salvation Army ministry since the beginning. So, what did the Founders and Salvationists since then understand about the power of this art form that has kept it alive in the Army for more than 150 years? How did we get from Evangeline Booth’s pop-up street performances to modern-day musicals and TikToks?

For this episode, we sit down with Wendy Woodland, a Salvationist from Corner Brook, N.L., who is also a professional actor, singer, and more. She shares her thoughts on the Army's dramatic history and how we can keep it alive today.

And we chat with Dara Murphy, Elizabeth Shepherd, and Colonel Glen Shepherd from Montreal Citadel. This trio recently spearheaded a contemporary reimagining of a classic Gowans and Larsson musical, Man Mark II, for the citadel's 140th anniversary. They share how it all came together and why drama ministry is having a lasting impact on the congregation.

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