Lakeside Community Theatre

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Lakeside Community Theatre is a non-profit 501c3 corporation organized and dedicated exclusively for charitable, artistic and educational purposes. LCT exists to entertain and educate the community in the theatre and performing arts, while providing a place for local talent to shine.

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on HAYDEN CASEY (he/him) as THE DIRECTOR!Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows ...
08/21/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on HAYDEN CASEY (he/him) as THE DIRECTOR!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"I helped with the set of Cleavage last year and got to see August Osage County earlier this year!!"

What do you hope the audience takes away from the show?
"Primarily, I hope the audience laughs, cheers, a cries throughout the entire show! I hope they drive home thinking about how great of a time they had, how funny it was, how beautiful and moving the performances were, and finally, i hope they take the show for what it is: A warning! A Faustian tale forewarning us of the dangers of power and greed."

What is the last production you saw that really made an impact on you?
"Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York was a stellar musical that was incredibly heartwarming and powerful for me! It was ROBBED of the Tony this year!"

What is your dream role?
"Noah in The Notebook or Quasimodo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame"

What is your go-to coffee order?
"A Venti, Iced Dr. Pepper"

What is your favorite TV show to binge right now?
"House of the Dragon and the whole Game of Thrones universe."

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CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on CARLO J. ACEYTUNO (he/him) as THE FIGHT & INTIMACY DIRECTOR!Is this your first time at LCT? If ...
08/20/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on CARLO J. ACEYTUNO (he/him) as THE FIGHT & INTIMACY DIRECTOR!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"My previous shows with LCT were The Fairytale Lives of Russian Girls directed by Molly Bower and Spring Awakening directed by Katlyn Snader."

Tell us a little bit about your Character/Role in the production.
"I am excited to bring consent and safety to the fight and intimate storytelling moments of the show."

What do you hope the audience takes away from the show?
"That any body can tell a story."

If you had to get one line/lyric from the show tattooed on your body, what would it be, and where would you put it?
"I would get a tattoo of Audrey II right next to my current Piranha Plant tattoo"

If you discovered a new kind of plant, what would you call it?
"A new kind of man-eating plant, definitely a 'Carnivorose.'"

What is the last production you saw that really made an impact on you?
"Gypsy on Broadway with Audra McDonald"

What is your dream role?
"I'd channel my inner Gollum and try to tackle Caliban from Shakespeare's The Tempest"

What is your go-to coffee order?
"I don't drink coffee! But I'd take a citrus-flavored La Croix."

What is your favorite TV show to binge right now?
"Can I play video games instead?"

What is a piece of advice you would give to young or aspiring artists?
"Keep learning."

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CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on ELIZABETH ROSS (she/her) as THE COSTUME DESIGNER!Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what o...
08/19/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on ELIZABETH ROSS (she/her) as THE COSTUME DESIGNER!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"Yes"

What is the last production you saw that really made an impact on you?
"The show that has truly stuck with me the longest was a college production of Cabaret. It was the first time seeing a musical that wasn’t bubbly or pleasant or had a happy ending and it showed how powerful even small theatre can be."

What is your dream role?
"Beatrice- Much Ado About Nothing"

What is your go-to coffee order?
"Unsweetened spearmint tea"

What is a piece of advice you would give to young or aspiring artists?
"Don’t take a no personally. There will be someone out there who will see your spark. If you truly love the theater than the theater will come to you."

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The Cast of TRUE WEST started rehearsals this week! Be sure to make plans to see this contemporary American classic! Tic...
08/18/2026

The Cast of TRUE WEST started rehearsals this week! Be sure to make plans to see this contemporary American classic! Tickets available soon!

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CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on SETH MERRIFIELD (he/him) as THE LIGHTING DESIGNER!Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what ...
08/18/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on SETH MERRIFIELD (he/him) as THE LIGHTING DESIGNER!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"Yes, it is my first time."

Tell us a little bit about your Character/Role in the production.
"I am light designing for the show. I will be taking elements of the stage and transforming it to make it come to life as the director wants. I will also be using colors to make each character and there story feel bigger, more powerful, and all across the stage."

What do you hope the audience takes away from the show?
"They notice lighting, even a little. Or they where able to throw themselves into the show because I helped pull them in."

If you had to get one line/lyric from the show tattooed on your body, what would it be, and where would you put it?
"Ooooh, cut the crap! Bring on the meat!"

If you discovered a new kind of plant, what would you call it?
"Florina"

What is the last production you saw that really made an impact on you?
"Into the Woods"

What is your dream role?
"Lighting designer"

What is your favorite TV show to binge right now?
"Avatar the last air bender (all the time)"

What is a piece of advice you would give to young or aspiring artists?
"Find friends who will lift you up and make you feel special, not push you down and make you feel less. Friendship is a mutual bond and the greedy, angry, and self centered people thrive on the kindness of those who think less of themselves. The fact you are here means there's more to you then meets the eye."

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CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on CASSIE SAMSON (she/her) as THE PROPS DESIGNER!Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what othe...
08/17/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on CASSIE SAMSON (she/her) as THE PROPS DESIGNER!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"This is my 3rd show with LCT. Other credits include Prop Master for Cry Havoc in 2025 and Assistant Stage Manager for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged."

Tell us a little bit about your Character/Role in the production.
"As the Prop Master my goal is to create a truly immersive experience to compliment the characters story."

What do you hope the audience takes away from the show?
"That everyone loves an underdog story!"

If you had to get one line/lyric from the show tattooed on your body, what would it be, and where would you put it?
"A place that’s green."

If you discovered a new kind of plant, what would you call it?
"I imagine it would be a mushroom and I would name it Mushnik 2"

What is the last production you saw that really made an impact on you?
"Rent at Lewisville Playhouse - seeing actors who hold such true love for one another take on those roles was truly a heartwarming experience."

What is your dream role?
"I haven’t picked it yet - still waiting I guess. I am open to suggestions"

What is your go-to coffee order?
"Lately it’s an iced oatmilk brown sugar shaken espresso with sweet cream cold foam."

What is your favorite TV show to binge right now?
"Baddies"

What is a piece of advice you would give to young or aspiring artists?
"Don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game!"

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CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on MIKKI HANKINS (she/her) as THE CHOREOGRAPHER!Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other...
08/15/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on MIKKI HANKINS (she/her) as THE CHOREOGRAPHER!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"Yes"

If you discovered a new kind of plant, what would you call it?
"After my mama"

What is the last production you saw that really made an impact on you?
"RAGTIME at DTC"

What is your dream role?
"Alice - BRIGHT STAR"

What is your go-to coffee order?
"Iced Quad Americano"

What is your favorite TV show to binge right now?
"Friends"

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS continues TONIGHT!
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08/14/2026

Thank you Michael Winters and Dallas Theatre Journal!

Catch LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS before it closes Saturday August 29th!

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CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on JOHN PATTERSON (he/him) as ORIN SCRIVELLO & OTHERS!Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what...
08/14/2026

CAST & CREW SPOTLIGHT on JOHN PATTERSON (he/him) as ORIN SCRIVELLO & OTHERS!

Is this your first time at LCT? If not, what other shows have you a been part of or seen here?
"This is my first show at Lakeside Community Theater, and I couldn't be more thrilled to be a part of it!"

Tell us a little bit about your Character/Role in the production.
"Dr. Orin Scrivello D.D.S. is an upstanding member of the Skid Row community, dedicated to helping people smile... even if it hurts. A lot."

What do you hope the audience takes away from the show?
"I hope that, at the very least, this show gets people to take note of their dental hygiene. It's so important to take care of one's teeth!"

If you had to get one line/lyric from the show tattooed on your body, what would it be, and where would you put it?
"'Somewhere in heaven above me... I know that my mama's proud of me.' (Decorating the lower back, of course.)"

If you discovered a new kind of plant, what would you call it?
"Cacti Edules, or 'edible cactus'."

What is your dream role?
"Doctor Frankenfurter (Rocky Horror Picture Show)"

What is your go-to coffee order?
"A plain, drip coffee with half & half. It's boring, but I probably drink a pot of it every day. (And staying away from sugary syrups helps me avoid cavities!)"

What is your favorite TV show to binge right now?
"It's a bit of a cheat answer... but my favorite thing to binge on Television are old 80's and 90's horror flicks. My girlfriend are scary movie fanatics."

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS continues TONIGHT!
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We’ve SOLD OUT another weekend of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! We have very few seats left for our last two weekends, so get ...
08/14/2026

We’ve SOLD OUT another weekend of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! We have very few seats left for our last two weekends, so get yours before they’re gone!

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Friday 7pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 2pm - 6:30pm
7pm - 11:30pm

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