By Kathy Gallant

Dinner theatre brings Loon Lake together

Apr 28, 2017 | 11:59 AM

Loon Lake’s popular dinner theatre is another rousing success.

This year marks 26 years for the event, and it’s as popular as ever with the 2017 production featuring two plays – Reel ‘Em In and Great Smokies – and a skit.

Taking place from April 27-29, several community members have come together to make the event possible. It is a fundraiser that has helped keep the Loon Lake Recreation Hall up and running over the years.

Larry Heon, who is an actor in one of the plays and the mayor of Loon Lake, said that each year he’s inspired by the support and turn out.

“We have people asking when tickets are available, and we haven’t even picked the plays yet,” he said with a laugh. “We were sold out pretty quick, I think after the first day of sales there were only about 17 tickets left. It is one of our main events throughout the year and shows the strength and support of the community and the region.”

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He said being a part of the acting team is great as well.

“It’s some real camaraderie,” he noted. “We practice for weeks and really come together, and then perform for the wonderful audience. It’s great!”

Fellow actor Tara Carter has been in a few of the plays over the years, and is so happy to be a part of such a vibrant event.

“I think it’s awesome,” she said. “My husband’s in the RCMP here, and we were away and came back. I feel lucky to get to take part — it’s something Loon Lake is known for.”

Another castmate Glen Kosmynka concurred with the level of community involvement.

“The best part of the thing is that you get to work with other folks in the community,” he said. “This year we have a great mix of new and seasoned actors, and it’s been really great rehearsing. The worst week for us is the one after everything is all said and done.”

Rhonda Evans also helped organize the event. She said while the plays are always great, there are many people who contribute their time and efforts to make the event a hit.

“There are people who cook, wash dishes, help us with the programs, do the sound, and volunteer,” she said. “On stage and off, many people make this fundraiser what it is each and every year.”

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