Official Home of Author, Theatre Artist, and Pastor Dr. Deborah Richardson-Moylan
Available February 2026
All The World's a Stage is Dr. Richardson-Moylan's inaugural book, creating a thought-provoking look at the evangelical church. Deb tackles the lens through which the church has historically viewed and treated marginalized groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community and breathes new life into the word "understanding."
This nuanced book may challenge you, open your heart, or overwhelm you - which is why it's so important you read it.
See What People Are Saying
Fearlessly leaning into dichotomy and sincerity, Richardson-Moylan has also crafted her own deceptively quiet response to how the evangelical church might engage the theatre community in her small town. Nothing flashy, but astonishingly powerful. The gospel is being heard as the 'good news' that it is.
From the Foreword by
Robert K. Johnston, Senior Professor of Theology and Culture, Fuller Theological Seminary
The study of acting is a platform from which to understand the compassion necessary, not only to play a stage role believably, but also to comfort pastorally those who suffer. Deborah’s book encompasses that unique ministry with grace and insight. Further, it opens the door toward faith for those who feel they have been left behind by traditions who often seem to exclude them.
Rev. Wil Darcangelo, Pastor, Artist, and Author
Deborah L. Richardson-Moylan offers in this book a new creative imagination for how the church can continue to express itself in and with community. In this book Richardson-Moylan invites us into her own community through her gifts, the stories and voices of her beloved community, and thoughtful reflections on what she's learned as they reimagined church together.
Cindy S. Lee, Afiliate Assistant Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary
Meet Deb
Deborah L. Richardson-Moylan serves as a lead pastor and church planter in North Central Massachusetts. She is the founder and executive artistic director of City on a Hill Arts, a community theatre committed to cultivating creativity, compassion, and justice through the arts. In addition, Debbie hosts Pull up a Chair, a storytelling podcast produced under the Dinner Theatre Church banner, where conversations invite deeper connection and community.
I have invested ovr 20 years into the theatre community in my region. I have developed deep friendships and shared artistic endeavors. My heart has been to develop those relationships ever deeper to include spiritual conversations over shared meals.
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