Play spotlights homeless youth

Crown of Glory Lutheran Church hosts the play “Invisible,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23.

“Invisible,” written and directed by Shelley Smith through the Chain Reaction Theatre Project, is based on true stories of five suburban youth battling homelessness.

“An estimated 4,000 youths are homeless in Minnesota on any given night. Where are they? How do we not see them? Our youth ‘sleep’ in places such as port-a-potties, buses, light rail trains, in the woods … or they couch hop … while still making it to school and jobs, managing to blend in and remain ‘invisible,’” stated a press release.

Smith has been volunteering at Oasis for Youth in Bloomington, listening to the stories of these individuals.

The play runs approximately 90 minutes. Representatives from various nonprofits, whose missions match the issues in the play, will be at the performance to answer questions, provide information and participate in a post-show discussion.

Admission is “pay-as-you-can” with a suggested ticket price of $15. Tickets can be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/596733 or at the door by cash, check or credit card. All seating is general admission.

Crown of Glory is located at 1141 Cardinal Street, Chaska. More info at www.chainreactiontp.com or email admin@chainreactiontp.com.

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