Turn Around

This dramatic human video (mime to music) is performed to Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler. Despite being a secular song, the powerful movements and emotional storytelling make it a compelling representation of spiritual struggle, temptation, and redemption. The performance visually portrays a young woman being drawn away from faith by sin and death, only to be ultimately redeemed by Christ.

Run-Time: 7 minutes

Cast: 7+ actors (flexible cast size)

Biblical Reference:

• 1 Corinthians 10:13 – "No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear."
• Romans 6:23 – "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Sample Choreographed Script) Opening Scene:

• A group of Christians stands together on stage left, talking and laughing, some holding Bibles.
• In the center and upstage, four demons and death stand with their backs to the audience, wearing black capes and shirts labeled with sins (e.g., Lust, Hate, Envy).
• Jesus is offstage or inconspicuous at this point.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit lonely..."

• Action: Demon #1 dramatically turns around to face the audience, using the cape for dramatic effect.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit tired..."

• Action: Demon #4 turns around to face the audience.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit nervous..."

• Action: Demon #2 turns around.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit terrified..."

• Action: Demon #3 turns around.

Lyrics: "Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart."

• Action: Death in the center dramatically turns around to face the audience. The Christian group continues talking, but one girl notices the demons and becomes intrigued. Her friends try to hold her back, but she breaks away.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit restless..."

• Action: The girl dances a waltz with Demon #1, symbolizing the seduction of sin.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit helpless..."

• Action: She moves to Demon #4 and dances with him.

Lyrics: "Turn around, Every now and then I get a little bit angry..."

• Action: She dances with Demon #2, then drifts to Demon #3.

Lyrics: "Turn around bright eyes, Every now and then I fall apart."

• Action: The girl dances dramatically with Death, caressing his face, symbolizing full submission to sin. The demons encircle her, closing her in.

Lyrics: "And I need you now tonight, And I need you more than ever..."

• Action: The girl realizes she is trapped and desperately tries to escape, reaching out toward the audience in despair. The demons raise her in the air (if possible) and then let her fall lifeless to the ground.

Lyrics: "Once upon a time I was falling in love, But now I'm only falling apart..."

• Action: Two paramedics come onstage, check her vitals, shake their heads, and carry her away on a stretcher. The demons turn their backs to the audience during the instrumental break.

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