This unique program began in 1989 and has had an uncanny success rate in taking individuals from homelessness to self-sufficiency, according to the group's creator, Brad Hauter.

The group will be performing the comedy, "Misfortunes," about the world's greatest fortune cookie writer. The play is set for March 25th at 2 p.m. at the Vineyard Community Church gym. There is no admission, and a free will offering will be collected.

Vineyard Community Church was selected for the play's opening performance based on its mission and vision, Off The Streets director, Bret Skipper, said.  "When you come across a community like Vineyard you want to be a part of it," he said.

Vineyard senior pastor Dave Workman noted that the Vineyard community wants to change the world one heart at a time, and this church walks the walk, living their vision of empowering the poor, strengthening the weak, embracing the outcasts and seeking the lost. They serve together, play together, worship together, live life together. Their city will change because God sent them, Workman added.

"After learning about this incredible community, we had to come for our opening night," Skipper continued.

A reality television show, based on the Off The Streets theater group, is set to air in the fall. The show will chronicle the journey of the homeless cast as they struggle with the ghosts of their past, battle addictions, and work to reconnect with their families, their faith and the lives they once dreamed of.

Following the performance the cast will remain on stage to answer questions about homelessness, family, faith, drugs and life on the streets.

After opening in Cincinnati, Off The Streets travels to Indianapolis, Chicago and Terre Haute.

For more information on the Off The Streets theater program, please call Hauter at 317.417.9216 or go to www.offthestreets.tv.