Your next on stage with Blue Apple Players!

In February I shared about my pleasure to be a part of the Louisville Salute to Blue Apple on Broadway. Paul Lenzi and Geraldine Ann Snyder founded blue Apple Players in 1976. Today Blue Apple Players is a nationally acclaimed nonprofit theater company. The unique gift of Blue Apple Players is their talent in presenting educational musicals, which last year reached over 65,000 youth, educators and families throughout a 10 state area. This included over 8,627 teachers and more than 594 different schools.
This year I sang from the musical, “The Greatest Hero”, which was the lead song in their production dealing with the issue of sexual child abuse. Joining me on the stage providing dance chorography to this tune was a truly inspiring group of girls who are best known as “The Miracle Dancers”. These gifted and talented girls provided inspiration through their performance as witnessed by all in attendance, celebrating 32 years of using drama to change young lives. Their flawless performance brought the house to a standing ovation. “The Miracle Dancers” are the creative work of Diana Moore and her Dance Academy. These girls are using their talents despite visual disabilities and the wheelchairs they must use to perform their dance maneuvers. It was something most unique to witness, much less to be a participant with these dancers.
Each year the Blue Apple Players invites special guests to join in the celebration of the arts and Blue Apple’s mission to educate children, and this year’s invitation added highlights that will long be remembered. Additional special guests in this year’s performance included Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo, who was the Papa Bear in a favorite story time classic. Congressman Jon Yarmuth 3rd District in KY was a soloist in “Pork and Beans”, which brought a lot of laughter to the auditorium. Miss America 2000, Heather French Henry, played the lead role, as Little Red Riding Hood from the Blue Apple Players Musical, “Don’t talk to Strangers”. “I’ve Always Gotten A’s” was performed by Katherine Mapother and Petar Mandic. Katherine created Blue Apple Players’ Education Department. Petar is a native of Serbia and has been in the United States since 1997, performing in numerous productions from “Kiss Me Kate” to “Crazy For You”. He is pursuing an acting career and will no doubt be successful. Other musical numbers included “I’m a Big Frog”, “I Am the Sunshine”, “You’re My Friend”, and “Can’t Find My Keys” as performed by Lamont Gillispie and 100 Proof Blues.
The Bible gives a parable about talents, saying that some were given one talent, another two, and another five. The master’s instructions were to take what you have and use your talents to multiply them for a return inspection by the master.
Not sure how many talents you have received, but I am certain that you have been given at least one from the Master. My only question would be, “What have you done with the gift you’ve been given?” The Master will return for an inspection. What will you present for your time spent and talent received? For the Blue Apple Player’s, it is plain to see how they are investing theirs. Why not join the team and make a difference with what God has given you….you’re up next on stage.

Until then