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Excellent Trouble

Ted and Ingrid explore the interactions of men and women in the Bible, finding the humor and the heart. Written by and starring Ted Swartz and Ingrid De Sanctis, these stories will connect you to a God who longs to be part of your everyday relationships. Read More

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I’d Like to Buy an Enemy

This thought-provoking show allows us to laugh at ourselves, while raising important questions about the place of the U.S. in the world, why fear is such a large part of our culture and how we can honestly work for peace and justice in this country and just maybe in the world. Read More

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Just Give ‘Em the News

An original, delightfully askew, musical look at the first Christmas. Jeff Raught and Ted Swartz weave original songs, inspired piano playing (Jeff, not Ted) and comedic theater around a new look at familiar Christmas stories. Read More

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Laughter and Lament

In this gritty, honest, and funny show, Ted Swartz offers audiences a glimpse into his 20-year friendship and creative partnership with Lee Eshleman, which ended when Lee took his own life. Read More

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Tattered & Worn

In a show with music and laughter, Ted Swartz and Jeff Raught take a quick tour through stories of the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, that capitalizes on the humor without missing the power and surprising insight. Read More

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The Big Story

This dramatic, one-man show starring Ted Swartz combines scripture, story, and humor. Ted brings biblical characters to life in unexpected and entertaining ways. Read More

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The Jesus Stories

Ted and Jeff weave through the life of Jesus and discover a common theme — food. Join them as they ask the question that Jesus asked:  “What’s for lunch?” What does it mean to sit at the table with Jesus?  … Read More

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What Would Lloyd Do?

This show tells the story of the growing relationship between a pastor (Ted Swartz) and a musician (Trent Wagler) as they lead worship and broadcast a radio program. Humor and music are intertwined with moments of profound discoveries about faith and life. Read More

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What’s So Funny About Money?

How do we spend our money? Our time? What does it mean to be a steward? How does our faith fit in to fiscal affairs? Is the banjo really necessary for the show? These are big questions, perhaps best asked with a large helping of humor. Read More