Beyond Bethlehem and Calvary: 12 Dramas for Christmas, Easter and More is a collection of brief dramatic presentations that invites everyone, from the novice performer to the most experienced, to share basic Biblical truths in a variety of settings. Flexibility, ease of production, and themes that meet us where we live make this collection suitable for large or small groups, whether in a church setting or on the most rugged mission trip. The themes are universal. They include tough choices and their consequences, acceptance and rejection, and the impact of attitudes.

Each presentation includes:

A title that identifies the content focus

Related scripture

A brief summary

Props and costuming suggestions

Run time

Just a few of the titles included:

Mary's Song (Luke 1: 39-56)

A Bouquet of Praise (Ephesians 1: 3-10; Psalm 100: 1-5)

Eggsactly (John 3:16-17)

Making a Message (Luke 2:17)

Let His Light Shine (Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11; Romans 12:3)

Diana Childress Derringer, a former social worker and adjunct professor, writes and presents monologues and other drama for churches, various community settings, and mission trips. She also writes articles, devotions, and poetry for numerous publications. Her works have been accepted by Lifeway, Standard Publishing, Cook Communications, The Upper Room, Reiman Publishing Group, Judson Press, Warner Press, and others. Diana has a master's degree in counseling, and belongs to the American Christian Writers Association and the Kentucky State Poetry Society. She currently teaches a middle school girls' Sunday school class and sings in the adult choir at Campbellsville Baptist Church in Campbellsville, Kentucky. Diana and her husband serve as a friendship family for international university students.