Outreach

At ACT1, we believe we are called to share God's word with the children of our church & community. We have both a Teen Theater for kids in middle and high school as well as the 5:16 Players, a drama ministry for elementary school children.

The ACT1 Teen Theater is an exciting venture in our Drama Ministry. Founded in 2007, this unique program serves to teach kids in 6th – 12th grades every aspect of putting on a play. Kids will learn acting skills as well as get hands-on experience with everything from making costumes to building sets to running lights and sounds. While our plays don't always have an overt religious message, we stress the importance of fellowship and friendliness. We learn to work as a team to bring something special to all our audience members.

Our shows are always free to the public as our gift to our community. Our group is all-inclusive and makes it a policy never to hold auditions. Everyone who wants to be a part CAN be a part. They can do whatever they want to do in the production! It is the perfect venue for kids who are too afraid of rejection to audition or kids who want to be involved in theater, but aren't interested in acting. We provide a warm and caring atmosphere for interests to bloom, talent to shine and kids to encourage one another to step outside their comfort zones.

Dinner Theater
Once a year, ACT1 teams up with the Fellowship Committee of the church to create a Dinner Theater. The type of show varies from year to year, and includes cast members of all ages (as appropriate for the script). Our cast is chosen by the director and usually is composed of church members. Occasionally, the director will invite someone from outside the church to participate. A lovely dinner is served for the Saturday performance and a dessert for the Sunday matinee. The Youth of the church serve the meals. All net proceeds go to the youth for their mission trips.