Summary:
Schempp discusses his involvement in the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) program during the Vietnam War. He was assigned to Louisville, Kentucky, where he became involved in the civil rights movement and open housing marches. He also started a theater group called the West Side Players, which was made up of high school students and focused on performing black historical plays and social dramas. The group toured extensively, performing at colleges and community events. The speaker reflects on the impact of the group and the importance of open dialogue in addressing social and racial issues. The group disbanded around 1980 due to funding cuts.
