Be prepared to groan as you read this…”The Little Mermaid” has been launched, the performances have been going swimmingly, and I think you’ll not only have a whale of a time diving into the story, you’ll also be reel hooked as you watch the “boy meets gill” romance,  themes of unshellfish devotion,  and comedy that is shore to keep you laughing to the fin-ish… All right, I think I have it all out of my system!

It’s been about a dozen years since we have attempted to mount our original musical, “The Little Mermaid,” and I think you’ll technology we didn’t have when our musical first premiered and the results are delightful.   As He always seems to, God graciously gave us a well received opening.  Audience comments have been quite positive. Please join us between now and August 8th and share in the fun of our soggy saga!  Hope to “sea” you there.

Meanwhile, “Pursued: A Jonah Story”  has begun rehearsals under the outstanding direction of Sarah Ayotte.  This is an ambitious, powerful change-of-pace production that will creatively challenge our thinking and provide new insights into an amazing story.  “Pursued” is a fresh, yet faithful interpretation of Jonah’s biblical story.  Our staging parallels the events of the Book of Jonah in an exciting setting that makes the events highly accessible to today’s audiences.  The inspiring focus is on God’s caring compassion and His relentless pursuit of our hearts and minds—even when we try to outrun Him.

Will you consider assembling special church groups, inviting friends, family and co-workers,  and also enfolding folks new to LifeHouse? I appreciate anything you may do to help be an ambassador for our arts outreach.  In these challenging times, we are more grateful than ever for your support!

We also continue to be as busy as ever this summer.  Among many current and upcoming activities at LifeHouse—

• Our LifeHouse Theater Outreach touring production of “A Song In My Heart” is making appearances at Chino Women’s Prison and Harvest Fellowship.

• We are preparing our marketing campaign for the national release of our new LifeHouse Theater On-The-Air audio drama series on CD and our DVD editions of our musicals recorded live on stage.

• Auditions for the first production of our new 17th season, “Little Women,” are coming up on July 29th.

• A special night of inspirational music and singing is planned for Sunday evening, August 1, 6:30 PM, here at LifeHouse Theater.

I look forward to all that is coming up at LifeHouse and to sharing in it with you!