"...The real action comes next: The main character in this drama--compared to Him I'm a mere stagehand--will ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you, the Holy Spirit within you, changing you from the inside out."                         ~ John the Baptist Matthew 3:11 (The Message) EVENING IN DECEMBER AUDITIONS: Although it’s only July, it’s already time to start thinking about our 21st Annual Christmas Outreach. This year, we will be performing The Christmas Post, a Broadway-style musical set in 1947, in the town of Homesboro, Indiana. The Christmas Post is a fast and fun production and we are looking for actors who can also sing (with some dancing) to make up the cast. We will hold a movie night to view a recording of the production on Thur, July 28, at 7pm in room 215/216. If you are interested in auditioning, but are unable to make it at any of the following audition times, please contact Holli Wolcott at 930-2016 or Josh Cavallo at 965-2800 prior to the audition dates so that we can arrange a separate audition for you.        Childrens’ Auditions (entering 4-8 grade)       Sun, Aug 7; 3-6pm        Adult Auditions (high school & up)                 Mon, Aug 8; 7pm or Tue, Aug 9; 7pm It is not necessary to come to both adult audition nights. All actors should come prepared with a short (1-3 minutes) memorized monologue to present, and be prepared to sing a well-known song like Amazing Grace or Jesus Loves Me. Drama is used at West Side in a number of areas. Smaller sketches are performed on Sunday mornings to enhance the pastor's message. Full-scale, multiple performance productions are put on during Easter and Christmas as outreach events. Dinner theaters have been well-received over the years. And some things are presented at other times "just for fun." We strive for excellence in every production and have carefully scheduled rehearsals toward that end. On an occasional basis, drama workshops are offered to learn new skills, hone techniques and rehearse for upcoming performances. Every other year, members of the drama team put on a week-long Drama & Music Camp for 2nd - 5th grade kids in the valley, ending in a performance of a kids' musical on the weekend. Drama team members are also encouraged to partner with Children's Ministries in Vacation Bible School, and other related events. With larger productions come other opportunities for people wishing to be involved in a non-performing arena. Stage crews are always required for: set design & construction decoration costuming and make-up props sound and lights For more information contact Lettie Schmidt NEW ACTORS ALWAYS WANTED! If you have a thespian background of any skill level - or just have the desire to learn how to act - we want to know who you are. To participate in Sunday morning sketches or one of our larger productions, ask that you attend one of our workshops where we'll teach you what you need to know or help you adjust to our methodologies here at West Side. Our one requirement would be that you complete a Worship and Arts Application Form and turn it in to Janet in the church office. This gives us an opportunity to look at your performing background and talk with you about your experience, however limited that may be!