Spirit OnStage

Spirit OnStage

of Calvary Lutheran Church, Arleta, California

Director, Sylvia Alloway

About Spirit OnStage

Calvary Lutheran Church has been putting on plays off and on for many years. About three years ago we decided
to make drama an integral part of Calvary's outreach to the community. We chose the name Spirit OnStage, and
pledged to offer the best theater possible (both religious and secular) to glorify God, and to delight our friends
and neighbors, especially those who have never experienced live drama. Since then we have performed two
full-length non-musical plays, "Medieval Turmoil in Pentalia," a comedy, and "The Garment Mender," a drama,
and two musical variety shows to much positive response. We also perform a brief "chancel drama" to enhance
the worship service on the third Sunday of every month.In the future we hope to add street performing and
children's theater to our repertoire. We are a Christian-based organization, but you need not profess any particular
creed or belief to join us.



About the Director

Sylvia Alloway has been directing church drama at Calvary Lutheran for almost fifteen years. She is originally
from Chicago where she was a professional theater and voice-over actress. She has also taught both acting and
English. Now a writer, she has published articles, plays and religious materials in newspapers, magazines and
devotional books. She also writes much of the material used in Spirit OnStage's monthly chancel dramas. Ms.
Alloway also performs as Clarissa the Clown in schools and churches. Dale, her husband of twenty-three years,
and Steven, their son, often "clown around" with Clarissa. Her goal for Sprit OnStage is to spread the love of God
and the love of theater to as many people as possible.

About Calvary Lutheran Church

Calvary Lutheran has been serving the Lord and the community for over forty years. Besides regular worship
services and Bible studies, we have a youth group, a ladies' craft class, and four different musical groups. We also
rent our facilities to Around the Korner, a federally funded children's center that provides day care for poor
working families. In addition to his preaching and teaching duties, our pastor, Rev. Bill Snipes, runs Calvary's
professional counseling ministry, and was recently voted "The Person We Are Most Thankful For" by his
congregation. He enthusiastically supports Spirit OnStage.



About our latest production

We are currently auditioning for our first full-length musical

"How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying."

The themes of this Pulitzer Prize-winning satire about the cutthroat world of big business are as current today as
they were in 1961 when it was originally produced. Our performance dates are Friday and Saturday, October 27th
and 28th, 2000. We are very excited about this show which, thanks to the musical talent we have recruited,
promises to be high quality and lots of fun. There are still parts open! For more information e-mail us using the address below.

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Pray Now

Clarissa the Clown