Interview:
Kelley Page has been with us since the beginning, faithfully
serving behind the scenes for several years, participating
in workshops, supporting us prayerfully, financially and
through acting and administration. She has been such a
blessing to the ministry, along with her son, Brady, who
is also a member.
Some of us get into the spotlight fairly
often, but that doesn't mean our roles are any more important
than anyone else's. We need people in various capacities,
and Kelley has always been very willing to do whatever's
called upon to "get the job done"! A real team player,
Kelley played the role of a photographer in the play, "Let
Me See a Smile", in 2001, and in December, opposite Bob
Whitely in the original skit, Stress Factory.
We are very
excited to see Kelley stepping up for a larger role, but
she has always been a key player, and we're lucky to have
her as a member! We're sure you'll be seeing more of Kelley
in future projects (like the upcoming podcast of Stress Factory
and if we can swing it, another skit soon), but even when
you don't, we hope you realize what an asset she is to the
Drama Guild, working behind the scenes. We've known her for
well over a decade, and am pleased to bring her into this
month's Spotlight!
DG: Ok, Kelley, this is a bit of a contemporary spin
on the old tombstone question. Someone's on Google, trying
to find you. They've already put in your name, list 4 more
key words that would best describe you!
Kelley: Athletic, caring ... [at this point, Kelley
changes her mind several times, and I realize that off the
cuff I probably couldn't spit the answer out, so I go easy
on her] Devoted ...
DG: You want to stick with that? Are you happy with
those three? You've only got one left.
Kelley: Let's see ... Athletic, caring, devoted. Yep,
devoted ... and ... shy. Shy.
DG: Alright. So what's the most memorable
movie you've ever seen, Kelley?
Kelley: Hm ... To Sir With Love - it's got Sidney Poitier
and ...
DG: Sir what? [I really have to get out to the movies
more - yeah, I know, that one's long gone! Ok, so neither
of us knew how to spell it! I looked it up, then wondered
if I was even pronouncing it correctly! Kelley started describing
it in detail and I could see why she liked it. Still, I hadn't
seen it and since it was made around the time I was born,
I figured there must have been something since then more
memorable]
Kelley: It has a black teacher - Sidney Poitier, and
he is brought into a difficult London school to help teach
the children to respect each other and themselves. [She then
proceeds to think up some other movies. Brady reminding her
of one and I sense the opportunity to remind her she's supposed
to only pick one. More time passes and I give up.] Remember
the Titans. They took interracial kids. He got them to trust
each other and perform as one team instead of segregated
like other schools at the time.
DG: Sorry, he? I haven't seen that one either!
Kelley: Denzel Washington - he's the head coach. It's
based on a true life story. [we all start laughing over indecision]
Oh, Freedom Writers. They move you to tears. [ I don't tell
Kelley that I haven't seen this one either so that I don't
seem like I live in a cave] But I'll go with To Sir with
Love for my most memorable.
DG: Tell us, Kelley, why are you devoting so much time
to working with the Drama Guild when there are so many other
ministries out there, and why have you put up with me for
so many years?
Kelley: I've always wanted to be a part of drama, even
though I've never felt comfortable on stage, and not to make
light of anything, but it's indoors!
DG: Indoors ... you joined because the Drama Guild
is indoors!
Kelley: (Laughs, then serious again) Also, my heart
spoke to me, that I wanted to be a
part of it, having seen your plays. There's always been a
need for people behind the stage so I've done that.
DG: So, what's the #1 thing you want to get out of
the Drama Guild ministry?
Kelley: I want to know that we are having an affect
and feel people are watching not just on an entertainment
level, but on a spiritual level. And that I won't forget
my lines if I have to go on stage again!
DG: Have to?
Kelley: If I choose to ... if I have the privilege
to.
DG: (I stop holding my breath and sense the road ahead
is looking pretty good - pay ya later, Kelley! We stop for
a moment and share a few words and laugh. We laugh a lot
around the Drama Guild. Serving God through drama rocks -
sorry, shameless plug, but true!)
Kelley: You probably really have put the bug in me
now, because I never thought I could have done that [Stress
Factory play]. I was very happy to be your behind the scenes
girl-friday kind of thing. Whatever you call it.
DG: (Life is good!) Well, Kelley, I'm really glad you
got bit by the drama bug. You bring a lot of energy and genuineness
to the stage with your natural acting talent. You've always
been a good friend and a blessing to the Drama Guild, and
I look forward to serving God with you on other projects
in the days ahead. As we make ourselves available to God,
he opens new doors and new opportunities for us to
be used for his glory, and that's really what it's all about.
The Drama Guild will continue to reach out to people - challenging
the saints and spreading the good news for as long as God
provides. He loves each of us so much, Kelley, and it's really
an honor to serve him, and to have great people like you
to work along side. You've been very gracious - thanks for you
time!
Interview by Bob Whitely (12/28/06)
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