Shakespeare’s Presbyterian Church comes alive at Easter, with miraculous play The Table

The cast and crew of The Table received a resounding standing ovation from the church’s audience, following the two nights the performance was held.

For two nights last weekend, the church pews at Shakespeare’s Presbyterian Church were filled to capacity – not because the church’s much loved minister Rev. Rob Congram was preaching, but because of an Easter Play called The Table – Bread, Wine and Betrayal.

The 70-minute play, written and directed by Stratford’s Rev. Gail Fricker, lived up to its local hype and did not disappoint.

This play was committed to celebrating Easter, as told in the Bible, and was very creative in building community spirit at the same time.

From start to finish, those who were lucky enough to get a ticket, could not believe how a local group of volunteers could put together such a show, appropriately at the time of Easter Celebrations.

As local organizers Richard and Jean Smelski related, the play started as a small idea, but with the efforts and support of over 50 participants, it became a reality.

They also said they would be remiss if they didn’t acknowledge the endless hours and days of the volunteering cast supporting members of the church congregation.

They especially thanked Gail Fricker for her writing and directing and Shakespeare’s Shelley Jeary (Gingerich), stage director, to make this well-received play happen. They also wanted to acknowledge Congram and parishioners for their tremendous endorsement of the idea.

They said through the generous support for The Table, the outreach of the Shakespeare Presbyterian Church congregation and community has been very motivating.

Entrance to the play was by donation only, and any extra funds collected will be presented to the Stratford General Hospital Foundation.