In the fall of 1983, we received first place in a national chancel drama competition sponsored by the Episcopal Foundation for Drama in St. Louis. That first summer we performed about 10 or 12 times. Our traveling team is composed of three actors who all live in the Cincinnati area. The performing is heaviest on the weekends with two overnight trips planned each month. We continue to rehearse at St. Thomas Episcopal church, but the members of the group come from a variety of churches and denominations.
Friends is supported financially by an annual direct-mail fund drive and by performing fees.
I work as the full time director, with two part-time office staff. The actors are also paid, but only work part-time. I don't think any of us had a clear vision for how the group would grow. The Lord gradually and surely led us forward and each new development grew naturally from the one before it. A group of wonderful friends with flexible schedules who have been willing to devote a lot of time, talent, and faithful witness to the group.