A Synopsis of the Project

 "I Am Alpha & Omega"

A Summary:

This project started out as a screenplay, 

which I wrote after I completing the film/television programs

 at Bucks County Community College 

with an major in Mass Media/Cinema.

 I then sought to enroll in the film program at Temple University in Philadelphia.  

I found that the program would not allow me to touch a film camera for two years. 

That was not acceptable to me, I already had my own camera equipment 

I was already making short films, 

plus I had two years in the Bucks program

 with four films under my belt from that program.

So I, after looking at film schools, I decided to visit The Film School 

in Half Moon Bay, California, where I wanted to enroll.

At 21 years of age I crossed the country 

to seek "fame & fortune" in the film industry. 

HA ! That's a joke. 

But I did live in Berkeley/San Fransisco for a time and during that time 

I wrote a screenplay titled "I Am Alpha & Omega".

That screenplay dealt with the second coming of Christ 

and was crafted as a science fiction story.

While I was there, that screenplay found it's way, 

thru a science fiction club in Hollywood, 

to Gene Roddenberry, the creator of "Star Trek". 

I was amazed, especially when as I was told that "he liked it".

Being a young and impressional "Film Student", 

I knew what the flaws were in my script, 

so I took it back, intending to make it better.

Of course, that did not happen so quickly. 

While I was there I was pitching the screenplay 

to an assortment of studios and "alleged" producers.

After showing it to NBC 

I was advised to take it to Bob Hope, 

which blew me away.

I simply could not imagine approaching Bob Hope!

Well, I got distracted from rewriting and ended up leaving Hollywood,

basically to protect myself from unsavory elements 

that were assaulting me, such as these "alleged Producers", 

who were really predators

seeking to take advantage of my innocence.

 Back In Pennsylvania, after a time, I found myself working more on A&O. 

designing festival events, 

producing concerts and film festivals. 

I thought it might be good to see if The Moody Blues might be interested in 

composing music for the film version of A&O.

I set up a meeting, but failed to succeed at that effort.

I then determined to complete my education 

and finish my degree at BC3.

This lead to me being employed 

by the BC3 theatre department as a tech.

 I was  involved in and studying;

 acting, signing, & technical theatre.

So, I decided to rewrite "A&O" as a theatre project.

The link below takes you to my home page. 

In the top header is a link to my Bio,

 which details the progress of my career.

IMS Virtual Studio

The script for Alpha & Omega has gone through 

multiple stages of rewrites,

with each version gaining depth overall.

Well during this process, I was led to discover The Church of the New Jerusalem.

this church is founded on the second coming, which is defined as 

"a coming in the Word".

So over many decades of learning what this meant, 

I rewrote "I Am Alpha & Omega" numerous times 

to accommodate my increasing understanding 

of what the project needed to be.

I will continue to expand upon this Synopsis 

as time allows.

AG

The Subject of "I Am Alpha & Omega"

  I have begun working on A&O again as a result of discussing the music with a musician of significant talent who I think has a propensity for the subject matter, judging firm his previous work.

   Without getting into that, I will say that I consider "I Am Alpha & Omega" to be my Magnum Opus in theatrical terms.

   My goal has always been to address "the second advent of Christ" as a 3 dimensional theatrical experience, but to do so in an aesthetic fashion that addresses certain issues around that event. The issue there is proclaiming the concept in such a way as to bring it to people who are not yet fully informed about what that means and to do so in a what that informs without a rigid doctrine stance that is crafted in older world thinking on the subject. Hence, the content is based on the teachings of The General Church of the New Jerusalem, a church that has been formed as a result of the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg.

   I will address this further, as I post information about the rewrites that are beginning to take place. For now, here is a link to the Bryn Athyn Church, which is the world centre for these teachings.

   June 19th is viewed as the date the church was established. The teachings of the church are based on the belief that the Second Coming has already happened and that it was a spiritual event manifesting in the Word.

   We have a Pageant event that takes place on June 19th that deals with the events told of in the Apocalypse (Revelations). This Pageant is very much in line with the Third Act of "I Am Alpha & Omega". If you go to the Cathedral site above, you will find sermons that discuss the subject, particularly those taking place near to and leading up to June 19th.

   My Facebook Page has some posts on the subject with photos of the Pageant, as I performed the role of John for over twenty years. I retired from that role after last years performance and this year I will be portraying the Lord.

AG

   

Finite, Indefinite, Infinite

   In the doctrine, we are told of the finite, the indefinite, and the Infinite. Theses are also terms in common use, but they receive from Revelation a fullness of meaning unknown before. The finite is that which has limit, a border or boundary, which can be seen by the eye or grasped by the imagination. The indefinite is that which has limit or boundary, but such as cannot be compassed by the human mind. The Infinite is wholly beyond the reach of all the thought and imagination of man. We can know that it is, but not what it is. The finite and the indefinite are in and of the created universe, but the Infinite is prior to the universe. It is God Himself, in Himself, the Uncreate... In respect to the Infinite, man is nothing. 

 W.F. Pendleton, D.TH.

Music Composition

    

  I'm quite a ways out in regard to composing the music, but I have been speaking to someone about getting together on the music. Unfortunately our method of communicating is rather erratic, so I will just post here that, if we are moving toward that, then make sure we get together sooner or later on that. 

   I have much to do on the Libretto, so a rewrite is in order there and that will be my focus of attention. Normally, I would craft the Libretto as the music is being composed, but if we are not in communication about the music, then I will do the Libretto first and worry about the music later.

  I am working on crafting a new conception for the imagery needed for Act One, based on some new information that has come to me. I expect that I will compose some music after I get clear on the timing of Act One. I do have that capability. I say that in the light of rewriting the Libretto to accommodate some new design concepts.  If I lay down some music tracks, it will only be because nobody has stepped up to the plate before I get to that point.  I have a MIDI  EWI and keyboard to help with that.  Doing that is a long way off, I need to finish The Gnomes of New Hope first. but I am prepared to compose the music if I have to.  Although, I would rather not. Simply because I get easily distracted with so much to do and I fear I might not get it finished before I drop dead.

AG