Dear Epiphany,

We are writing to you in celebration – and with a special request.

This is a special year for the drama ministry at Epiphany Lutheran Church – we are celebrating 30 years and 30 summer musicals. 

Will you celebrate with us by making a gift to support the next 30 years?

The drama ministry at Epiphany is special. Where else will you see performers from ages 7 to 70 on stage together? Where else would you find a diverse group of people who join together to grow in their talent and in their faith? This is Epiphany’s mission – to love Jesus by serving others – in action.

This year’s musical is Bright Star – a story filled with love, betrayal, and forgiveness.

It’s a special year for many reasons, but it’s not without its challenges. After the decision to cancel the 2020 summer musical, the drama ministry team made the decision to put on a 2021 summer musical, but with some significant changes. 

• We had to limit the performers to age 14 and older.

• We chose not to hold two weekends of performances to limit COVID exposure.

• Most heartbreakingly, we realized we couldn’t cast the 70+ people who typically audition and are ALL included in the cast. We had to cap the performers at 30.

And, we're not going to be able to sell as many tickets this year. That's a problem, because like so many other arts programs, ticket sales are the primary way our drama ministry supports itself.

Fortunately, there's something you can do to help.

If you make a gift of any amount by June 17, you will have the first opportunity to purchase tickets online. You know how quickly tickets can sell out – and there are even fewer shows and seats this year. So don’t wait! Make a gift today and you can be among the first to buy tickets.

But tickets aren’t the real reason you support this ministry. You support the drama ministry because you know that when someone shines their light on stage, they’re sharing the light of Christ with the world.

Click here to make a gift today. You can also make a check payable to Epiphany Lutheran Church and write “Patron of the Arts” in the memo.

The drama ministry and summer musicals have connected people to Jesus for the past 30 years. Like the Star of Bethlehem, this summer’s production of Bright Star represents hope, joy, and a future to look forward to.

Will you help to ensure that connection continues long into the future? 

In Christ,

Adrienne Ausdenmoore

Michele Borns

Lori Embry

Kandis Gibson

Epiphany Players Drama Ministry Steering Team

P.S. As a special thank you for making a gift today, you’ll get the chance to purchase tickets before anyone else! This special, advance purchase link will be emailed to you on June 18, so don’t wait. Make your gift today!

P.P.S. Thank you for prayerfully considering supporting this important ministry that connects thousands of people to Epiphany each year!

www.epiphanydayton.org/summer-musical/