A Tribute to Rich Lewis

We are blessed with a ministry that provides opportunities for youth and adults to develop and share their gifts in music, drama, and art with the community. Messiah’s Performing Arts Ministry continues to offer numerous opportunities for Performing Arts planning and implementation in worship, Sunday education, and complete stage presentations throughout the year.

As with many ministries, Messiah’s Performing Arts Ministry was conceived and developed by someone who felt a special calling for that particular ministry. This someone was our own Rich Lewis. Rich led our choir, led our Sunday school children in music and song, and was the driving force behind Messiah’s Performing Arts Ministry. Rich was so much more than just those things… Rich was my friend, too. I keep saying “was” because Rich went home to our Lord on May 6th of this year.
Messiah produces two to three complete stage presentations each year. This past year we were blessed with sold-out runs for our summer presentation of Hello Dolly! The cast numbered over 50 and more than 100 persons helped “behind-the-scenes” in a variety of ways. In the spring of 2009 Messiah Performing Arts brought us Barefoot in the Park, a laugh out loud comedy about love and marriage.

This summer they are presenting Back to Broadway - a Tribute to Rich Lewis. Rather than trying to do justice describing this wonderful show, I’m share the email I got from my very talented and wonderful friend, Carmen Pease:

Hello friends and family,

This summer, Lauren, Macy and myself are performing in the "Back to Broadway: Tribute to Rich Lewis" at our Church, Messiah Lutheran. Messiah's Fine Arts Ministry has been going strong for over 12 years, under the direction and leadership of our volunteer director, Rich Lewis. Sadly, Rich passed away earlier this year. This show is our way of honoring an amazing man who touched countless lives. We'll present some of Rich's (and maybe yours, too) favorite Broadway musical numbers, such as Anything Goes, Peter Pan, Hairspray, The Sound of Music and Les Misérables.

With a cast of over 50 people, young and old alike, it should be a fun show. Lauren, Macy and I want to personally invite you to come enjoy the evening and cheer us all on. A show is only as good as its audience...that's why we want YOU there!

Tickets are on sale now. The sooner you call the better seats you can get. It's all reserved seating.

Show dates are:
Friday, Aug 7, 7:30pm
Saturday, Aug 8, 7:30pm
Sunday, Aug 9, Dinner Gala at 6:00pm, Show at 7:30pm (FABULOUS FOOD!!!)

Prices are:
Adults $10
Kids (11 and under) $5
Dinner Gala and Show $30

Located at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4821 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda, CA, 92886

All proceeds help fund the Messiah Fine Arts Ministry. It is 100% volunteer based.
Please contact Maren Greytak at 714-779-1078 to purchase your tickets today.

We hope to see some familiar faces out in the audience. Thank you for helping support this wonderful ministry.

Love to all,
Carmen

Doesn’t that sound like fun? Pick a night (or a matinee), and bring the family and some friends. You won’t be disappointed. Oh, and the parking? It’s free, and there’s plenty of it. Unlike other theater experiences, we never hit you with ticket fees, venue taxes, or jacked-up parking rates. What that boils down to is this:

Cost of Show: 10 dollars
Or cost of Dinner Gala and Show: 30 dollars
Cost of parking Zero dollars
Seeing your friends perform: Priceless!

These are gifted performers. They are our brothers and sisters in Christ. They will sing and dance and act their hearts out for you. Come and support and encourage them. You will have a great time! Hurry, this offer won’t last long!!!

Your brother in Christ,
Dave