European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 11, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Annual Renaissance fair at an area Castle. Quot i think we All have to step up our visibility Quot said l. Scot Lahaie Giessen s entertainment chief. And for those who perform and work in backstage capacities for the shows most Heaters aim also to broaden their exposure to other theatrical projects and ideas. The . Theater groups keep in touch with a newsletter theater workshops arid an annual play festival. British directors often make an appearance at these events to add diversification and experience to the Volunteer groups understanding of theater. Army entertainment outreach programs include an annual one act play festival and the tournament of plays an event designed to showcase More extensive productions. Giessen is again heading up the fall play tournament a for 1991 and looking for commercial sponsorships to pay the Bills. Given the geographical distances Between Many theates outposts however it can be hard to stay Iri touch or assure smooth Inte theater logistics. On a few occasions said shape s Bennett someone from his group has had to drive several hours through Belgium to the train station in Aachen Germany to pick up costumes sent from Germany when a  intervened. Such accidents seem slight though when weighed with the pleasures and passions that a Good Community theater can bring to its patrons and participants. Most who either watch of get involved in local theater believe it s needed As much As sports or other recreation programs Are to round out the military experience. For one thing True believers consider theater a Fine Way to build teamwork. For another it helps meet social and relaxation needs. Said Schweinfurt s Pederson Quot friends i make through Heater Are the Best i be Ever had. And it s a stress reliever  a theater can also help enhance work skills Randall said. She recounted the Story of a fellow lawyer who became involved with theater for the first time and found it helped her courtroom performance. And for Edward Jolly the Soldier from Wil Flecken theater Means family. Quot when you get frustrated you might feel like leaving. But when you feel like you belong you can t leave Quot Lolly said. Jolly summed up the role that theater plays in the lives of Many As he explained his Delight in finding his Community play Emporium four Days after his arrival in Wil Flecken. Quot i was ecstatic. I love theater Quot Jolly said. Quot i Don t think there is really anything that could replace  s s s s x s \ no n it is is s s s v v a a it v  a a a a a a a a a xxx a a a it xxx xxx xxv it vex xxv xxx vex xxx xxx x-vx9xx xxx , it. V. A it. A a a a a no vex a ?  it a. A amps Lynda Davidson above members of the society for creative anachronisms Battle with swords and Shields while at left Heather Lister Waits for her Cue As spec. Scot Mcguire top and Beau Patterson face off in a scene from the Keller theatre s Quot the Duel Quot at the Muenzen Herg Renaissance Faire near Giessen Germany. The Giessen Community recreation division uses the fair to help raise Money for its programs. A amps Lynda Davidson july 11, vm1 stripes Magazine