One of the best feelings in the world is giving.
It’s what makes life meaningful.
In 1966 at Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein, a man by the name of John W. Lynn organized a small troupe of actors to give a benefit performance to raise funds to help Vietnamese children with cleft palates. A plate was passed, a small collection was taken and donated. John immediately recognized the opportunity to do something worthwhile while having a lot of fun performing.
John W. Lynn founded The Kirk Players on that day in 1966, and since then every Member of Kirk Players has dedicated their time and skills and passion to uphold and strengthen the mission of the Kirk Players organization: provide service to our community through the arts.
For over 50 years members of Kirk Players have volunteered their time to give back to the community through free special productions, grants to Mundelein schools, free summer acting workshops for both children and adults, scholarships for Mundelein and Carmel High School students, emerging artists, participating in community events such as the Fourth of July parade and Tree Lighting Festivities. Our mission remains steadfast: provide service to our community through the arts.
Giving Tuesday is a generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities on December 3, 2019 and every day. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.
This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019, we ask that you think about where you can make an impact and consider giving a donation to Kirk Players. Your gift will be put to great use in the arts and in the community.
John W. Lynn founded The Kirk Players on that day in 1966, and since then every Member of Kirk Players has dedicated their time and skills and passion to uphold and strengthen the mission of the Kirk Players organization: provide service to our community through the arts.
For over 50 years members of Kirk Players have volunteered their time to give back to the community through free special productions, grants to Mundelein schools, free summer acting workshops for both children and adults, scholarships for Mundelein and Carmel High School students, emerging artists, participating in community events such as the Fourth of July parade and Tree Lighting Festivities. Our mission remains steadfast: provide service to our community through the arts.
Giving Tuesday is a generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities on December 3, 2019 and every day. It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.
This Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2019, we ask that you think about where you can make an impact and consider giving a donation to Kirk Players. Your gift will be put to great use in the arts and in the community.
John W. Lynn Performing Arts Scholarship
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Applications for the John W. Lynn Performing Arts Scholarship are now being accepted!
The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one Mundelein High School student and one Carmel High School student selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Kirk Players. The scholarship will be awarded to a student will intending to pursue a degree in the performing arts (Theatre, Music, or Dance) who also participated in at least 2 productions during senior year.
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