Nonprofit hosts personal stage play to connect with community members

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A project years in the making will culminate this weekend in Manayunk.

The Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center is hosting a stage play known as "Beyond the Surface."

It's organized by a local nonprofit, showcasing deep depictions of human emotions through spoken word and music.

Guidance to Purpose Through Support (GPS) was founded by Christian Dior Dillard as a way to support local youth.

This show will provide backpacks to guests and audience members as a way to give back.

It all takes place Sunday, July 26th, and tickets can be found on their website.

For more information, check out the video above.