"The Pied Pipers of Indy"

There were more than 25 elementary-aged children sitting on the gym floor waiting patiently for the director, Ethel McCane. Ms. McCane is a member of Barnes United Methodist Church. She and her group of volunteers from Barnes UMC – men and women - gathered together for prayer prior to entering the gym. This was day four of the Praise Stage Production Theatre summer program at IPS School 27. A seamstress arrived with her sewing machine ready to take measurements for costumes as it was dress rehearsal day. A professional dancer soon came during her lunch break to work on the dance routine. Each volunteer had an assignment and a group of children to work with their lines and “stage presence.” Each child had already learned the stage language – front stage; left stage, etc. - and learned their parts. The children listened to instructions, were respectful, and delighted to be a part of the production called “The Piped Pipers of Indy.” It was entertaining but also serious as the play described the dangers of following those that are not good examples. It encouraged children to close their ears and eyes to the madness and turn their backs to the smoking, drugs, and being disrespectful. If the dress rehearsal was anything to go by, their finished production had to be great. It was delicious. I am glad that Metro Ministries and those that support Metro had a part in it.