Press Coverage

Westfield Leader, Dec 21, 2006

The Contagious Drama Workshop Spreads a Little Love this Season

The Contagious Drama Workshop (CDW) wrapped up a fabulous semester with a series of presentations and a short play at the Presbyterian Church of Westfield. CDW’s Creative Dramatics class put on a play that touched on the serious topic of homelessness. The script was inspired by a story that was read in class. The students thought it would make a great play for presentation and went on to develop a script through improvisation. As a follow up, Beth Painter and her creative students decided to launch a clothing drive to benefit some of the homeless population in Elizabeth.

The students of the CDW are not just learning to perform, they are practicing the art of being caring and empathetic individuals. Ms Painter stated “I’m very proud of the accomplishments all my students have achieved this session; they are giving so much of themselves, through their performance and with this clothing drive.”

This clothing drive is being done in conjunction with the AGAPE program sponsored by the Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Through AGAPE (which means love), the homeless of Elizabeth are provided with hot meals, bagged lunches and warm clothing. If you are interested in making a donation for the AGAPE program or becoming an on-site volunteer, please contact Priscilla at the Presbyterian Church of Westfield at (908) 233-0301 ext.24.

The Contagious Drama Workshop will begin its Winter/Spring session on January 24th. Classes are for a wide range of ages (4 through Teens).