Stage Monologues

Millpond Ink/Quiet Corner Productions is pleased to offer a series of monologues that are produced on stage, on invitation by churches or other interested organizations. These monologues – based on the writings of C. H. and Mrs. C.H. Spurgeon – run in length from ten to twenty-five minutes. Each production takes between eight and ten weeks to stage (mostly for our aged actors to memorize their scripts.) Depending on the monologue, we can perform one or a combination of them depending on your time requirements. Performance engagement fees are negotiable.  

The chariots of ammi-nadib

C.H. Spurgeon preached this sermon January 1, 1874, in the Metropolitan Tabernacle, London, England. Originally a fifty to sixty minute sermon, we have edited it to produce a twenty-five minute discourse, which covers the final two points Pastor Spurgeon presented to his congregation. He based his sermon on the Song of Solomon 6:12, 

“Or ever I was aware, my soul made me like the chariots of Ammi-nadib.”

In our stage adaptation of Pastor’s sermon, we cover his final two points with regard to Christ’s presence in our lives:

1. There are seasons when our heart is sweetly moved towards God, and 
2. Sometimes the sweet seasons come to us when we do not expect them. 

One final note regarding our production. Our adaptation of Pastor Spurgeon’s sermon includes the amplification of doctrinal statements which were allegorically alluded to (such as irresistible grace) but were not specifically stated as our Puritan divines would have didactically presented first in statement, then followed by  application. Moreover, we expanded upon certain thoughts with additional Biblical references in order to bring out more fully the riches to be found in his sermon. 

If interested in scheduling a performance date, and if you want to hear the introduction and monologue, you can listen to monologue in full below.

THE loveliness of God’s will

Mrs. C.H. Spurgeon wrote A Carillon of Bells. Published in 1896, Mrs. Spurgeon’s little book consisted of twenty-four short, precious discourses about her relationship with Jesus since the passing of her husband, Charles, January 31, 1892. In this discourse, ‘The Loveliness of God’s Will,’ she shares her heart over the loss of her beloved ‘Tirshatha’, which in the Persian language means the ‘revered one.’ Mrs. Spurgeon’s discourse is based on Matthew 6:10 – 

“Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.”

Marion (Sunny) Kirkham-Barbour was moved to share this particular discourse with you as she remembers her first husband, Thomas, who passed away in 2015. Mrs. Spurgeon’s discourse will hopefully speak to the hearts of those who lost loved ones… their own ‘Tirshathas.’ 

If you are interested in having this monologue performed for you, and if you want to hear it before deciding to contact us about a performance, you can listen to it below.

An moment with C.H. Spurgeon –
A real and long-lasting revival

In this one-man staged presentation, C.H. Spurgeon – performed by Mr. James York –  gives the audience insight into what he thought a lasting revival meant to the church. Performed by Mr. James York as C.H. Spurgeon, Mr. York’s engaging and provocative performance takes you from his center stage chair having a pleasant conversation with audience to his study desk to his pulpit. Adapted from C.H. Spurgeon’s article, The Kind of Revival We Need,  Pastor Spurgeon spoke of what brings a A Real and Lasting Revival predicated upon the restoration of the (1) Old-Fashioned Doctrine, (2) Personal Godliness, (3) Domestic Religion, and a (4) Vigorous, Consecrated Strength.  Our stage production also introduces the idea that such a revival must be equipped with young men who desire to serve the Lord Jesus Christ with all of their heart, soul, mind, and might.