Wednesday, October 18, 2000 |
"Our America"
set for Saturday in Fayetteville
Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will welcome professional actors Noel Holland and Don Gruel for one performance of "Our America" in the church fellowship hall at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21. "Our America" is a secular play incorporating ethics and values common to communities of faith. The piece is multicultural, incorporating history and folktales from five different ethnic groups. Included in the work are songs and audience participation. Following the performance, the actors will hold a question and answer session with the audience. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. One adult is admitted free with every 10 student tickets. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. "Our America" has been performed across the nation to hundreds of school children. While targeted toward those of elementary school age, it has appeal to all age levels. Ms. Holland is a 1992 graduate of Fayette County High School and a 1995 magna cum laude graduate of the University of Montevallo. Gruel and Holland have been married since 1997. For more information, or to order tickets, call the church office at 770-460-9745. |