There will be original music, lots of humor and important themes of disappointment and disillusionment, faith and hope, within the context of a church and a radio program.
"What Would Lloyd Do?" stars Ted Swartz and Trent Wagler, along with Jay Lapp, and is directed by Ingrid De Sanctis. The play will be presented at the old Goshen Theater, 216 S. Main St., Goshen, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday.
Goshen's LaCasa and Downtown 8:08 join Ted & Company TheaterWorks in sponsoring this new show and a portion of the ticket sales will benefit LaCasa.
"What Would Lloyd Do?" tells the story of Mike Webber, a struggling inner city church pastor (Swartz), who recruits a new music director, Jeff Nelson (Wagler). Coming from different generations the two discover conflict and commonality. Well, some commonality.
They find themselves in charge of a tired radio show that must be broadcast each Sunday morning in a church where no one attends. Pastor Webber also struggles relating to his teenage children and his wife, and finding reasons to go on as a pastor.
Things come to a head when Jeff begins asking questions and pushing for answers. The resulting changes in the radio program, in the church and in Pastor Webber give audiences lots to laugh about, and even more to think about.
The show includes a radio show engineer, Doug, played by Jay Lapp and a choir of local singers.
Swartz has been searching for and experimenting with the intersection between humor and faith ever since his seminary days - when he thought his search would lead to a pastorate. Instead his journey led him to creating and performing dramatic plays. Swartz lives in Harrisonburg, Va.
Wagler is a freelance actor and musician. He has recorded three full-length albums with his band, Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels or in duo performances with Lapp.
Lapp lives in Ann Arbor, Mich., and is a free-lance musician, producer, recording engineer, studio musician and teacher. He currently performs and records with Goldmine Pickers and with Wagler.
This show is appropriate for all ages.
For tickets, call 574-535-0808 (through Friday) or purchase at the door.
Advance tickets are $12 for adults; $7 for students; with premier seating reserved for advance ticket holders. General seating tickets are available at the door for $2 more.LaCasa Inc. is a Elkhart County non-profit that believes every family deserves the chance for a better life. The staff helps people access the tools they need to move from crisis to stability. LaCasa multiplies the resources of a caring community to create safe, attractive and stable neighborhoods.
