Anita
Gutschick
Women of the Bible is a dramatic presentation told through the diverse voices of women from the Old and New Testaments. Anita Gutschick portrays these fascinating women in a way that makes their stories relevant to today's audiences. She recounts their family sagas, shares their hopes and fears, and reveals how their faith in God - or their lack of faith - impacted their lives. Anita concludes the program with her engaging and inspirational personal testimony.
Women of the Bible has great versatility and can be performed for large audiences or intimate groups. Men, women, and children are captivated by these timeless Bible stories. Anita's program is perfect for a weekend women's retreat, an evening's entertainment, a holiday gathering, or Sunday morning worship.
Biography
Anita Gutschick is known in the Greater Baltimore/Washington area for her stage work since 1989. She has studied acting, voice, and movement and has worked professionally in video, film, and radio.
Anita is a member of the National Speakers Association, Christians in Theatre Arts, and the Religious Conference Management Association. She also serves on the advisory board of The International Society for Excellence in Christian Film and Television.
Active in her church, Anita has served as a deacon and is trained as a Stephen Minister. She also participated in Bible Study Fellowship. In 2004, she took a Walk to Emmaus.
Anita developed Women of the Bible in 1995. Through God's calling it has become her most passionate vocation. God's grace has allowed her to share the messages of these biblical women with tens of thousands of men, women, and children across the United States.
Retreat Info
Invite Sarah, Martha, Ruth, and Elizabeth to speak at your event. And perhaps Esther, Leah, and Abigail, too. Every one of them is a real character! But actually, they're all Anita Gutschick. She doesn't have multiple personalities; she's just using her years of acting experience to bring Biblical women to life.
These women tell their compelling stories with humor, intrigue, and tears, and bring with them valuable life lessons about faith, hope, love, and forgiveness.
Anita challenges your women to "get real" in small group discussions, where they can identify with the characters or share their own stories. Custom-made workbooks are available and make a wonderful keepsake, as well as a tool to facilitate small group discussion.| Suggested
Programs: Mothers: (Program length: about 85 minutes) Sarah - The mother of a nation Martha - The mothering sort Sinful Woman - A motherless soul Anita's Personal Testimony* This program has a balance of humor and serious content and appeals to both men and women. The gospel message is vividly presented through the Sinful Woman's story. It is a very good choice for first-time bookings. Water Jars: (Program length: about 75 minutes) Rebekah - A mother who thirsts for power for her son Jacob Woman at the Well - A Samaritan woman who meets Jesus, the living water Ruth - A widow who thirsts for connection with her Anita's Personal Testimony* These characters are all thirsty, and generally people who take time out of their busy lives to come to church programs/ retreats are also thirsty for an encounter with God or fellowship. This program is light, and is perfect for a Friday evening opening session for a retreat or family event. Stools: (Program length: about 70 minutes) Elizabeth - Mother of John the Baptist Puah - A midwife in the time of the Pharaohs Herodias - Herod's evil wifeAnita's Personal Testimony* This programs opens with the celebrated anticipation of the birth of John, and ends with his beheading. Elizabeth and Puah are delightful characters, but the program takes a dark turn with the entrance of Herodias, when we learn about the death of John. |
For Such a Time as This: (Program length: about 55 minutes) Queen Esther - A young woman who stands up for her people Lot's Wife - A woman who looks backward rather than forward Anita's Personal Testimony* An intense, dynamic program filled with rich messages about the risks and rewards of standing up for what is right, as well as the opportunities that are lost by choosing to look back, not forward. Pretty Is As Pretty Does : (Program length: about 75 minutes) Abigail - A woman of action, strength and beauty Leah - Stands in the shadow of her sister's beauty Bathsheba - In her youth, misuses her beautyAnita's Personal Testimony* The three characters deal with both the positive and negative aspects of beauty. These women have important messages for women of all ages, as well as for the men in their lives. Fruit of the Tree : (Program length: about 80 minutes) Eve - Sin introduced Potiphar's Wife - Sin personified Mary of Magdala - Sin absolved Anita's Personal Testimony* From Eve's original sin, to the sins that tempt each of us, to the forgiveness of sins on the Cross, this program is perfect for the Lenten season. |
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* A second piece, "Lessons Along the Way," is available as a substitute for clients who have previously booked Anita. "Lessons" is a shorter piece, and would cut the program length by about five minutes. When used for a weekend retreat, both Anita's Personal Testimony and "Lessons" are used. SUGGESTED AGENDA FOR A WEEKEND RETREAT If you're looking for ideas for your weekend retreat or conference, consider booking Women of the Bible as the focal point for your event. Anita's performances offer a complete program that will entertain, educate, and inspire your participants. ~Start Friday evening off with: Water Jars (Rebekah/Woman at the Well/Ruth) ~Continue Saturday morning with: Mothers (Sarah/Martha/Sinful Woman) ~After lunch on Saturday hold small group discussions (Anita has questions available for each character to facilitate discussion) ~Continue Saturday evening with: Stools (Elisabeth/Puah/Herodias) ~Finish Sunday morning with: Esther/Lot's Wife/Anita's Personal Testimony |
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Travels From:
Maryland
