Summer Theatre History
The group stages a musical during the first two weeks in August in the basement of the church. During an eight-week period, youth and adults work together building sets, rehearsing on stage, locating properties, and working on various support committees to produce the musical. The staff consists of adults from both the church and the community who offer their talents. Auditions are held in late May. Summer Theatre has a no-cut policy, which means that every child that auditions will be cast in the production. Rehearsals begin in the first few weeks of June, and are held from Sunday thru Thursday every week. The payoff is in the beginning of August when we perform twelve shows. In addition to rehearsing, the cast and crew participate in weekly small group Bible study and large group worship. The attentiveness to the community spiritual life makes it possible to accomplish what cannot be done alone. The Theatre is governed by a musical committee, which includes both youth and adults. The committee selects, oversees, and evaluates each production. For more information regarding the Summer Theatre, please contact the church music ministry office at (717) 993-2508 extension 1).
Why We Do What We Do
To witness grace, glory, and power of God as he works through His body;
To provide wholesome entertainment for the community;
To provide a positive means for the youth and adults of the community to work together towards spiritual maturity and performance excellence;
To serve as the primary fundraiser for the youth of the church.