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soul purpose objectives

For Students           

To prepare and motivate students for service to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His church through theatre art

To improve students' skills by providing a series of performance opportunities in a variety of physical circumstances

To guide students through a workshop method of new play development

To demonstrate for students the operation and value of a touring theatrical repertory company

To provide students with opportunities for spiritual development and the benefits and support of a Christian community

To afford students the experience of travel to new cities and regions

For Valparaiso University                                        

To strengthen the relationship between the University and Christian congregations

To bring prospective Valparaiso University students into direct, conversational contact with talented and motivated Valparaiso University students who believe that they made the right choice for a university education

To provide the university community with creative alternatives for the presentation of the Word of God, enhancement of traditional liturgy, and diversifying and broadening worship leadership

For the Church

To provide Christian churches with creative alternatives for the presenting of the Word of God, enhancing of traditional liturgy, diversifying and broadening worship leadership, and involving young people in the church's ministries

To contribute to the repertory of plays designed for performance in Christian sanctuaries as modes of Gospel preaching and integral parts of worship

To offer opportunities for congregations to welcome to their churches a group of talented and motivated young persons committed to the Christian faith and dedicated to proclaiming the Christian Gospel