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Kingdom’s Dawn: A Journey of Faith and Courage Comes to Life on Stage

On Saturday, April 5, the stage at Atlantic Christian School was transformed into the medieval land of Arrethtrae as students in grades 5 through 12—from ACS as well as some homeschoolers—performed a gripping dramatic production of Kingdom’s Dawn. Presented in partnership with The Academy of Arts, this allegorical play brought to life a compelling journey of faith, sacrifice, and calling, with a message that challenged hearts and minds.

Based on the popular Kingdom series by author Chuck Black, the play wove together stories from several of the books—including Kingdom’s Dawn, Kingdom’s Hope, Kingdom’s Edge, and Kingdom’s Reign. As good and evil clashed on stage, the audience was taken on a journey that paralleled biblical events from Genesis to Revelation. The production illustrated the spiritual battle between the King and the forces of darkness.

Every moment of the play pointed to a greater truth—that even the most unlikely person can be used by God to accomplish great things. Through faith, courage, and obedience to the King, the characters ultimately reflected what it means to live a life fully committed to Christ.

The students spent their last couple of months prepping their lines and learning their stories. Then, the Academy of Arts arrived and the students worked afterschool for 6 HOURS A DAY FOR ONE WEEK! Not only did they learn to act, they learned the different aspects of presenting a show, getting hands-on experience doing costumes, stage make-up, lighting, sound, set design and more. They also had a Bible Study every day as part of this “curriculum”. Although it was a grueling week, the students worked hard and loved being part of the production.

Congratulations to our student cast and crew for their outstanding performances, and thank you to The Academy of Arts for partnering with ACS to present such a moving and memorable production.

Cast of Kingdom’s Dawn:

2nd Grade:

Cody Wyzen-Gregory

4th Grade:

Cayden Shull

5th Grade:

         Chloe Capito
         Hannah Kiefer
         Hattie Maxwell
         Charlee Mitchell
         Oritseyemi Pessu
         Alba Reed
         Sadie Wyzen-Gregory

6th Grade:

        Alexandra Lincoln
        Jackson Mitchell
        Brianna Shull

7th Grade:

       Megan Connolly
       Hudson Dingmann
       Ella Henigan
       Isabelle Kiefer
       Parker Maxwell
       Maddox Pino

8th grade:

        Rosalie Campbell
        Amelia Crawford
        Lena Daugherty

Freshmen:

Matthew Coates

Sophomores:

       Sophia Capito
       Yuyu Choi
       Aiden Cortes
       Luci Huff
       Ethan Warren

Seniors:

Aine Dorsey

Homeschool Friends:

       David Barker
       Urijah Douglass
       Liz Hofmeister
       Max Martinez
       Elise Robey

Drama Seminar

Atlantic Christian School is excited to partner with The Academy of Arts to offer 5th-12th grade students an incredible extracurricular experience. Drama Seminar includes two months of weekly practice sessions, culminating in an action-packed, evangelistic-focused drama week. This immersive experience is designed to provide students with professional-level drama training while maintaining an eternal focus.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Huff and the Drama Seminar Team, students work together to set up, rehearse, and perform a full-scale production. The program includes thought-provoking chapels, small groups, and one-on-one discipleship, alongside professional training in technical production, makeup, costuming, and directing. Every participant gains an exceptional opportunity to refine their craft while learning invaluable spiritual lessons that will stay with them for life.

Due to the intense dramatic content included in the production, this program is open exclusively to 5th-12th grade students.

CLICK HERE to see the Drama Seminar promo video.

CLICK HERE for more specific details and to register.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Bethany Kiefer at bkiefer@acseht.org.