Lakeside boasts the oldest English-speaking theater in Mexico. For many years plays were put on in restaurants or halls all over the area. Then, in 1986 the cornerstone was placed into a permanent Little Theater, which would seat a 112 people.

The season opens in September and continues through March with a variety of shows. Last season saw drama, comedy, a musical and the popular mime show. Summer months mean repairs, upgrades and theater classes to develop latent talents. The theater is guided by a board of directors with yearly terms and all the entertainment is conducted on a volunteer basis. Separate presentations are put on by Cindy Paul and Lonny Riddle. They have done outstanding productions of "My Fair Lady" and "The Sound of Music." Cindy Paul not only has a fine voice, but a keen eye for detail and manages two hats quite effectively. Another team that started at the LLT is that of John and Celeste Finnegan.

Under the banner of their Rainbow Theater, this husband and wife team direct and produce several shows a year. Most of them are spoofs and musicals. There is healthy competition for the entertainment dollar around Lakeside, but everybody tries to schedule their production so it does not conflict with another presentation. Many retired people here were show-business professionals, but can´t keep the greasepaint out of their veins. They continue to perform, direct or work backstage, thus passing their knowledge along to others.

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