Our Thespian

Jared completed his third season with Salt Shakers, this year.  Salt Shakers is a unique twist on a theater group, in that its goal is to bring the message of Christ out into the community.  Each semester the troupe spends time getting to know the kids in YMCA after school programs at local elementary schools.  The students lead theater games, do devotionals and build relationships with the kids in these schools, then at the end of the semester they preform an original play, demonstrating Christ like character through a variety of different skits.  As a bonus in the fall they also preform their play in a local nursing home, a treat much appreciated by the residents.

In the Spring Jared played "Doctor Shots" a doctor with really wild hair, who learned it was alright to be different. Click to watch Part1, Part2, Part3.

This Fall Jared played the Mayor of Curly Town (which is the fictional town where all the plays take place).  The Mayor was a bit of a germaphobe to say the least (a character development Jared came up with on his own.)

Salt Shakers is a wonderful creative group of kids whom enjoy getting together and playing outside of the theater as well.  It is great to see Jared continuing to progress in his acting.

Additionally, this fall, he also joined a "Dramatic Expression" class being held at a church walking distance from our house.  The dogs, kids and I enjoyed walking him to class and picking him up; everyday it wasn't raining.  Oliver was in charge of drop-off and Rex pick-up because Rex has major issues leaving people behind anywhere; he likes to gather more people.

Today they preformed (twice) the "Best Christmas Pageant Ever".  Jared played Ralph Herdsman with great dramatic flair, much to the great enjoyment of both audiences today.  

Jared's gift for acting is only overshadowed by his uncanny knack for directing. The stop motion videos he has planned for the coming year are going to be even better than those he did this year such as:

Video of the book "Miss Nelson is Missing" (in collaboration with his siblings) Click Here to watch

A comical product review Click Here to watch

When I was struggling to get an experiment to work, he sneaked upstairs and made me this quick video to show my class.  Click Here to watch, my Chemistry class loved it!

This is just a sample of his work, check out his whole YouTube Channel for more "J-Rod Studios" (One with Lego guy as the profile picture).  Better yet, please subscribe as he is trying to build his subscriber base and turn his channel into a business.