11635 Kaw Dr.
Spring Acting Showcase
Spring Acting Showcase
Join us as our technical theatre classes present histories of beloved hymns and our improv classes present original content fueled by your suggestions!
Date and Time: May 24, 5:30-8:30pm
Location: Greenleaf KCK
11635 Kaw Dr.
Kansas City, Kansas 66111
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Featuring Concessions Provided by:
Main Street Scoops and Sweets
Billea Kettle Korn
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Comedy Variety Show
Comedy Variety Show
Join us for a fun-filled night of comedy! The line up includes a little bit of everything: stand up comedy, improv, and even a comedic song! You won’t want to miss this night. Doors will open at 6:30pm.
Date and Time: April 27th at 7:00pm
Location: Greenleaf KCK
11635 Kaw Dr.
Kansas City, Kansas 66111
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WHY THEATRE? Theatre and Beyond
Written by Maizie Ferguson | Edited by Sage Friedline
Theatre, like every other performing art, requires extensive practice and dedication, which trains students. Knowledge is not just restricted to books, and theatre is not just acting. Theatre is a way of comprehending yourself and the world.
Oliver, a passionate actor, shared:
I started theatre at Greenleaf in 2016. God used Greenleaf in my life in so many different ways. I was never sure before what I was going to do for a career, but after all the uplifting and amazing experiences at Greenleaf, I feel like God is calling me to the performing arts. I’m excited to see what opportunities this will open up for me.
In conclusion, preparing for a performance and playing theatre games helps students get used to speaking in front of others and communicate well. It also builds empathy! By observing others, students learn how beneficial it is to make creative choices on stage—and in real life. By having a safe and nurturing environment to rehearse, students gain confidence. The ability for students to put themselves in other roles and situations transfers into the ability to come up with solutions to real-world problems. How does theatre apply to real life? It applies to everything!
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
We are excited to see how Greenleaf continues to be “the place to grow” for many years to come.
Interested in joining this amazing art form? Click here to see theatre classes this fall, and register here. We can’t wait for you to join us!
WHY THEATRE? Theatre, Empathy, and Faith
Written by Maizie Ferguson | Edited by Sage Friedline
When a student participates in theatre, they receive or create a part to play. Whether that part is a person, an animal, or something else entirely, more often than not the actors are not playing themselves; they must believably act as someone else. This forces students to step into someone else’s shoes and “leave themselves” backstage. This practice builds empathy, as actors get to experience firsthand a different point of view, different struggles, different joys, different customs, and much more.
Two of our Kids’ Musical students — Haley, the youngest of many Greenleaf-involved siblings, and Joshua, an enthusiastic theatre lover— shared that their favorite part of Greenleaf was the show experience. Performing can cause stress, especially in the new or inexperienced actor, but presenting is a vital part of building empathy. While performing, actors share the story and characters with those in the audience, exposing them to the world of the show.
Theatre at Greenleaf also imbues the truth into a field that desperately needs it. In today’s world, art and media are distancing themselves from modesty and propriety, casting worldly shadows. Faith and theatre can easily go hand in hand. Watching or performing the stories we know so well on the stage can result in a profoundly spiritual experience, strengthening the faith of many in the process.
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” – Philippians 4:8
Interested in experiencing theatre for yourself? Click here to see theatre classes this fall, and register here. We can’t wait for you to join us!