Lila's version of the Parliament of World Religions:

We had a fabulous turnout for the play reading. They needed to move us from the small room we had been assigned, to one which accommodated the 130 people who came. We felt the fulfillment of our vision and intention for this offering. Our actors were superb and found the strength of their characters in the warm reception of the audience. Darwin in the Dreaming gives expression to many perspectives on the wheel of the dialog which involves Religion, Science, Aboriginal Wisdom and the Awareness which envelops it All. What is the essence of Creation? What part does Social Darwinism play in the destruction of land, people and resources? How might we shift to the telling and the embodiment of a New Story? Can we change the Past, and therefore shift the course of the river towards a better future?

The play is entertaining as well as thought-provoking. We enjoyed ourselves, and many came forward to find out more...and who knows where that might lead. I wonder at finding a new medium for expressing the ideas in this piece. Perhaps creating a pod cast as a reading of the play which people can download, and engage in the Study Guide for a group experience? We found the reading of the play engaged people’s imaginations, and with enhanced stage directions, it actually worked quite vividly. If you have any ideas about how to make this very dramatic play available (as in podcast technology, etc.), please let us know! We’re rather keen on this material, sensing its relevance in the many conversations which have been happening at this Parliament.