Tag: Strider Innertainment
This letter can be interpreted as either a letter from a loving parent or from our Higher Power. The sentiments expressed reach in and touch the deepest longings of our hearts and remind us of just how much we are valued and needed. A perfect gift to send to loved ones… when you can’t think of how to say it and you want to share your love in a truly unique way… or as a beautiful reminder to your self.
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Written and narrated by Errol Strider, Music by Charles Moselle 5 very dramatic and poetic journeys that take the listener from the beginning of the search for the Divine into discovery and dealing with the kinds of obstacles that get in our way…with the final piece…a celebration of finding God “In Our Midst.”
Jesus Modeled for Our Class Today (mp3) 498k
In their Midst tears (mp3) 780k
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Written and narrated by Errol Strider
Music composed by Charles Moselle
Published by Strider Innertainment
Written and narrated by Errol Strider, Music by Charles Moselle
A dramatic and poetic call to humanity to come into the place of deep
union and at-one-ment with ourselves, each other and the Divine presence..
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On the Journey from Addiction to Recovery
The Essential Journey Series
“Wonderful!” is not a full enough word to convey the complexity
of meaning, layer upon layer of revelation or strength of expression.
yet, I have to say, it was wonderful! This is a journey through Step One
like no other and can tap the very core of the newcomer, the old-timer
and the “in-betweenr.”
“Thank you for sharing in a way few can, from the song of your heart to
the tune of ours.”
Shelley Marshall, author of Day By Day and the Pocket Sponsor
“A journey from powerlessness to liberation through searing imagery
and evocative music.”
In an addictive society we all are touched by the toxic effects of addiction.
This work is for people who are committed to guiding themselves or others
into recovery and healing.
“Join me on this emotional, intellectual, and spiritual experience
from breakdown to breakthrough…in a mere fifteen minutes.”
Listen to a one minute sample from the cd.
Step One (mp3) 626k
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Written and narrated by Errol Strider
Music composed by Charles Moselle
Published by Strider Innertainment
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 | “I didn’t know that I was headed for the bottom when I started out toward the top.” | |
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 | “My upward descent began with high hopes and an inflated sense of my own importance unaware, of course, of the insolent fear waiting to nab me to cut me down and turn my bright, engorged dreams… into nightmares.” | |
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 | “Oh, the process began innocently enough – the effervescence of youth lining up at the salad bar of success, picking and choosing my image as I filled up my plate with pre-sweetened, pre-fabricated illusions of my self… with a half life of half my life.” |
| Step One on the Journey from Addiction to Recovery This book and accompanying CD takes the listener/reader on a profound journey into the core of addiction, to the "bottom" and up again to a place of surrender. (more) (Booklet with audio CD) |  | $19.95 |
The Connectedness (Audio CD) |  | $9.95 |
Psalms for the 21st century (Audio CD) |  | $15.95 |
| A Letter From Home Written by Errol Strider, narrated by Errol & Rochelle with music by Charles Moselle, this booklet and CD is a reminder of how and why each of us is uniquely valuable and worthy of love. (more) (Booklet with audio CD) |  | $9.95 |
Family Baggage
Written and performed by Errol Strider and Lou Montgomery.
An outrageous series of tragi-comedy vignettes exploring the mania and pathos of modern relationships as they are affected by growing up in addictive, dysfunctional, or otherwise nutso families. A moment in time of heart-felt hilarity, compassion, and absurdity.
Available on DVD or 2 video set
“Family Baggage” is a two act theater piece that consists of 15 scenes:
ACT ONE
“What is Co-Dependency?”
“The Coping Kit”
“Birth Order”
“The Doll”
“The Church of Co-dependency”
“Roles of Our Lives”
“I Tried So Hard”
ACT TWO
“The Chemistry and Varieties of Addiction”
“Approval, the Great Illusion”
“Without a Man: Serial Relationships”
“Hurt Protection”
“Needing to Be Needed”
“The Thrill of Control”
“The Denial of Shame”
“I’m Fine”
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Part 1
Scene 1: ”What is Co-dependency?” (6:49)
Scene 2: ”The Coping Kit” (7:32)
(Tapes: scripts, attitudes and behaviors we develop to cope with the difficulties
of life)
Scene 3: ”Birth Order” (6:33)
(How the order of birth affects the roles we play in our families)
Scene 4: ”The Doll (3:43)
(Sexual and emotional abuse as seen from a little child’s perspective)
Scene 5: ”The Church of Co-dependency” (8:30)
(Preaching the unwritten rules of the dysfunctional family)
Scene 6: ”Roles of our Lives” (12:25)
( Roles, expeditions and demands we place on our spouses passed down from
generation to generation) .
Scene 7: “I Tried So Hard” (10:09)
(The pain and struggle of growing up in an alcoholic family)
Part 2
Scene 1 : ”The Chemistry and Varieties of Addiction” (2:48)
Scene 2: ”The Illusion of Approval ” (6:22)
(The ways we try to get approval to overcome self-doubt) .
Scene 3: ”Without a Man: Serial Relationships” (14:45)
(Going from one relationship to another – in the desperate search for
love – leading to a shame attack)
Scene 4: ”Hurt Protection” (6:46)
(The different ways we try to protect ourselves from being hurt and rejected)
Scene 5: ”Needing To Be Needed” (4:40)
(The ways we deny ourselves in order to be liked)
Scene 6: ”The Thrill of control’s (5:44)
(Compulsivity and control acted out during the course of a day)
Scene 7: ”Denial of Shame” (6:56)
(‘The variety of compensations we develop to avoid dealing with our shame)
Scene 8: ”I’m Fine” (6:48)
(Finding hope and inspiration for our recovery)
“Straight-on stuff…from the broadly comic to the extremely intimate, with just about everything else in between.”
— Hollywood Reporter
“Highly skilled, sensitive performers, with a real gift for translating abstract metaphysical concepts into charming metaphors.”
— Chicago Tribune
“They unleash the spirit of healing, awareness, and celebration from their audience.”
— Matthew Fox, Author
“…An outlet for emotions…people leave feeling they have been cleansed and healed”
— LA Daily News
“A dynamic theatrical experience that comes from the hearts of two remarkable human beings.”
— Greg Austen, The Santa Fe New Mexican
“The duo succeeded brilliantly… hysterically fun experience”
— Glendale News Press
“You shared your deep insight into the human dilemma with its poignant moments of both laughter and tears. We left richer than we came…”
— W. Spencer Wren, Director, Colorado Council of Churches
“They illuminate with wit, incisiveness and good humor: I am impressed by the depth of their message, delivered so sharply and yet so personally!”
— Liz Campbell, Director, Association for Humanistic Psychology
“Funny, moving, thought provoking…” “Chez Truth…a wonderfully well-done script.”
— Pat Craig, Contra Costa Times
“Not only good theater, but pure theater…extremely funny throughout.”
— Grass Valley Union
“…comic self-help workshops. Errol Strider, with his clown face and mime’s body shines.”
— Pacific Sun
“A very silly guy.”
— G. Shupp, age 7
Errol and Rochelle Alicia Strider have developed a new model for entertainment and spiritual education called Innertainment which combines philosophical inquiry, spiritual discovery and psychological growth with comedy and theater. They have devoted the last 28 years to this ministry traveling extensively all across the United States doing performances and conducting workshops and classes.
Errol Strider began his professional theater career over 35 years ago as a director, choreographer, playwright, actor, dancer, mime and humorist. He was the artistic director of three theater companies including: the Montalvo Festival Theater in Saratoga, CA; the Gaslight Playhouse in Miami, FL; and the Intersection Players in San Francisco, CA.
He has performed at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, Goodman Theater in Chicago, Café LaMama in New York and has appeared with such stars as Harv Presnell, Daryl Hickman, Rita Gardner and Lola Fisher.
Errol has written numerous plays including the critically acclaimed “Family Baggage” and the award winning “Adventures to Closetmush”. Errol has written several books including “Journeys to the Source”, “Welcome to Your Universe”, “Answers are Timid”, “Elfbert, Santa’s Reluctant Helper” – an illustrated family book, and “Welcome to Your Universe.” He was nominated for a National Cable Emmy Award and was the winner of the Jefferson University Oral Interpretation Contest.
He has taught acting, dance, creativity and spirituality at the University of Miami, Dominican University, Naropa West University in Oakland, and Mundelein College in Chicago. He is also a practicing Board Certified Hypnotherapist.
He was the creator and presenter of “How To Get Results With People” and “How to Stay Motivated” for CareerTrack Seminars.
Rochelle Alicia Strider has been acting and teaching for almost 40 years. She began her professional acting career in New York City in the early 60’s as part of the theatrical renaissance; starting with La Mama ETC of which she is a founding member and The Open Theater which introduced her to the improvisational skills she employs and teaches to this day. She went on to appear in over 20 productions off-Broadway. She appeared on Broadway as Simone Everade in “Marat Sade…” and also created roles on Public Television and the original NYPD.
In the mid-seventies she began a quest to incorporate her personal journey into her art, and in 1975, met Errol Strider to form a partnership in marriage and in what they now call, Innertainment and the parenting of two sons. She has taught acting classes for young and mature professionals in New York City, Boulder Colorado, Israel, Europe and San Francisco. She continues to teach acting skills to people who wish to grow spiritually. She is currently writing a text on “Acting With Love” -the A.W.L. process.
As she grows and deepens her understanding of what makes us tick she shares these insights with her audiences and students in the most Inner’taining way possible.
Some of their programs and productions have included:
- Touring the United States for over 12 years with their original production of “Family Baggage” and accompanying workshop, “Unloading Your Baggage,” both of which deal with dysfunctional families, addiction and abuse.
- Touring summer camps sponsored by the United Methodist Church doing performances and conducting workshops on life style and spiritual values.
- Teaching at the Master’s degree program for Matthew Fox at the Institute for Creation Centered Spirituality at Mundelein College and Dominican University.
- Errol led a series of workshops on freedom and empowerment at the Boulder County Jail.
- A series of performances and workshops sponsored by The Attorney General of the State of Mississippi.
- Leading a Sunday gathering in Boulder, Colorado for almost three years.
- Conducting a series of workshop for over 10 years called, “From Fear to Freedom”
- Leading workshops for many hospitals and treatment centers all across the United States
- Performing and leading workshops for many Indian reservations
- Doing performances, services and workshops for many church denominations across the country
- Creating and leading events for College Campus Ministry programs from coast to coast
- Producing and performing the “Laughing Heart Show” an ongoing series of performances
- Performing and leading workshops for school staffs and for High School students
- Producing video and audio programs as well as publishing several volumes of poems, parables and performance pieces, including a 15 part television series, “The Gathering.”
We use comedy, theater, poetry, dance, mime and music to illuminate the human condition from the most mundane to the most sublime.
Strider Innertainment provides a three dimensional look (mind, body and spirit) at the underlying spiritual, philosophical and psychological motivations of human beings.
Our characters and stories allow people to see, feel as well as hear concepts and insights as they relate to personal and spiritual growth and social evolution.
In workshops and classes we focus the light on the “shadow” parts of our lives and facilitate healing and transformation in a safe setting filled with humor and love.
We offer classes, workshops, seminars and performances. We also publish a wide range of products and other resource materials, including audio and video tapes, books, matted poems and sayings all of which celebrate the panoply of the human experience.
We are also available for personal coaching and private transformational work.
We have programs for ages 7 and up.
We have many hours of scripted material available for other groups to perform.
We draw from our personal and interpersonal experience with each other from which we find an endless supply of drama and comedy to further our growth and our repertoire. We are dedicated to living what we teach and in those moments when we stumble, the humor is there to break our fall and our faith is what lifts us back into Awareness.