Local theater presents new season

Hillsboro - It's the tale as old as time.  Myers Dinner Theater opened its 2009 season with a production of, Beauty and the Beast.

Richard and Donna Myers' dinner theater in Hillsboro brings a piece of Broadway to Central Indiana.

"My husband is fantastic and creative in keeping things going. So, we together build all the sets and costumes. And he's a great cook so that makes us the cooks, too," Myers said.

The theater uses some actors who travel around the country professionally, but they also hold auditions for local talent.

"That was very important because that's sort of a springboard for them to achieve things they have a dream for," Myers said.

Crawfordsville native John Blair is directing the entire production as well as acting in it. He said it is hard work but extremely rewarding.

"It's really family-oriented so you can bring your children. It's a very, almost Christian environment. You don't have to embarrassed about anything that's always going to be on stage. You don't have to be surprised with anything and it's for adults alike. They certainly find enjoyment," Blair said.

Myers said watching the audience's enthusiastic response, can bring her to tears.

"We always feel like we are preparing for a huge family to come in, that's number one and once people are here, their excitement gives you the push to keep on going," Myers said.

Actor Jason Newkirk agrees.

"I've worked for a lot of dinner theaters and I'm telling you it's really like a family environment here. It's fantastic fun and we have a great time and audience loves it every night," Newkirk said.

For more information on the upcoming season or tickets, call 765-798-4902.