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West Louisville Presbyterian church hosts theater camp

Posted October 10th, 2016

In West Louisville, Westwood Presbyterian Church came up with a creative way to address what generations of African Americans have come to believe—“that life is cheap, and the cheapest of all are black lives.” By hosting a drama camp for African American kids earlier this year, Westwood took them back to a time when African American culture was thriving.

Presbytery of the Palisades

Posted June 2nd, 2016

Putting the Theos in Theater in Jersey City Claremont-Lafayette United Presbyterian Church in Jersey City, New Jersey, is united in many ways, beginning with the unification of two separate congregations many years ago. More recently, the congregation has discovered the unifying effect of drama in this predominantly African American community.

Celebrating resilience through theater and the arts in the Philippines

Posted May 6th, 2016

Celebrating resilience through theater and the arts in the Philippines

Every Saturday in the Casa Esperanza shelter, Gail (name changed) assists artist-trainer Onna in arts-based sessions for girls who have survived sexual abuse.