C.O.D.E.                                Conference of Drama Evangelism

To register, go to: dramacode.com

Leaders In Drama Evangelism

We are dedicated to leading young people and drama teams in the drama evangelism of today.  Our leaders have developed regional drama conferences across the U.S. to help meet the need for drama in the church atmosphere that goes beyond Christmas and Easter plays.  A C.O.D.E. consists of 3 days and 2 nights.  The day time offers many different electives taught by active and up-to-date Christian drama ministers. 

                     Gaylen Cantrell performing a monologue, "Peter" at CODE West

Sessions cover subjects such as: Acting 101-301, Directing 101-301, Dinner Theater, Playwriting 101-201, Street Drama, Dowel Rods, Mime, Lighting, Stage Design, Rehearsal Management, Breakout Sessions, Improvisation, Sources of Repertoire and more.  Registrants will experience 15-18 short drama pieces which may include, mime, dowel rods, song interpretation, signing to song, monologues and sketches.  Registrants will also see 2 full or medium length plays.  If you have delegates from your church that you would like to send to a three day Christian "drama intense" conference, please think about sending them to C.O.D.E. where they will learn from full time drama ministers.

             Terry Vik and Gaylen Cantrell performing Lawrence Enscoes', "Where He Lies.

C.O.D.E. Registration Fee

For 2007

To register for C.O.D.E.                   go to dramacode.com

                    Howi Tiller and Gaylen Cantrell in "Where He Lies"

Who Can Come to CODE?

We certainly don't want to leave anyone out of the exciting drama ministry and atmosphere at CODE, but we desire that anyone under the age of 16 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Parents With Small Children

Again, we don't want anyone to be left out of CODE, however, childcare and nursery is subject to the hosting church or organization.  Sometimes the location for the CODE isn't at a church where there might be a child-care facility.  CODE Directors do not supply day-care.  If you have any questions, please email us.

Who Can Perform at CODE?

One of our goals is to give regional drama ministries an opportunity to perform on Thursday evening.  This is by invitation.  However, if you feel that your drama team has a dramatic piece ready, please feel free to send a copy of the dramatic piece on video or DVD to Howi Tiller or Terry Vik for review.  For more information please contact Howi Tiller or Terry Vik by email.  You can reach Terry Vik at www.fitlyspoken@cs.com.

Pre-Submission of Original Scripts for Evaluation

We invite you to submit any original short sketch to be critiqued by one of our 3 experienced dramatic writers.  To be considered for the personal evaluation please format your script in dialogue form.  The sketch should not be longer than five to seven minutes or about three pages.  The submission date is one month before the CODE that you plan to attend.  You will receive a hand written critique when you attend the Playwriting Class at the conference.  The staff will pick one or two of the sketches to be performed as a read-through during our finale on Saturday morning.  One writer will receive a free registration to next years CODE.  Please send any submissions to howitiller@aol.com or by snail mail to Howi Tiller at 208 Galvin Rd N., Bellevue, NE 68005. 

Can You Have a Product Table at CODE?

We highly encourage drama development.  If you have scripts, DVDs, videos or other drama related resources, please let us know.  There isn't a charge for this, yet.  You can contact Howi Tiller or Terry Vik.

To register, go to: www.dramacode.com