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What is the Alcove Dinner Theatre?

The Alcove Dinner Theatre is Mount Vernon’s one and only dinner theatre, opening in 1988. Shows include comedy, murder mysteries, small musicals and drama. Most shows have adult theme or language (pg-13).

Where is the theatre?

The Alcove Restaurant is located at 116 South Main Street in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

How much are tickets?

Tickets are $30-$37 depending on entrée selected.
Mediterranean Pasta - $30
Chicken Strudel - $34
Prime Rib - $37
You must select your meal choices when you make your reservation. All entrees include a house salad and pecan fudge ball ice cream dessert. A bar is available to purchase cocktails and soft drinks prior to the show and between scenes – the bar accepts both cash and credit card payments. Your ticket price is all inclusive - performance, beverage, dessert, tax and tip.

Where do I get tickets?

For reservations, you may purchase tickets online at www.alcoverestaurant.com or call the front desk at 740-392-3076

What should I wear?

Dress for the evening is upscale casual – jackets and ties are optional.

How long is the dinner & show?

Cocktails begin at 6:30. This social hour is optional and allows you to relax as you meet and greet friends and guests. The dining room doors open at 7:15 for salads, followed by dinner. After dinner beverages are refreshed and the show begins. During intermission you are treated to dessert and beverages are once again refreshed. Shows are no longer than 2 hours in length and you are on your way home by 10:30.

Local Acting Ensemble Wins Top Award at State Competition

Mount Vernon, Ohio: Over this past Labor Day weekend the Ohio Community Theater Association (OCTA) held their annual state festival in Columbus. Fifteen leading community theater groups and production companies from across Ohio were invited to present excerpts from one of their theatrical productions that took place during the 2011-2012 season. Representing the Central Ohio OCTA Region, Bruce Jacklin & Company was invited to present critical scenes from their October 2011 Alcove Dinner Theater production of The Bad Seed and they came away from the competition with six top awards.

Leading the honors, the entire cast of The Bad Seed was recognized with the highly coveted award for Dramatic Ensemble, recognizing the seamless and collaborative performances of each of the actors throughout the play. The following members of the troupe won a top award in their category for individual performances: Acting Awards went to Karly Jacklin as Rhoda, Cate-Blair Wilhelm as Mrs.Daigle and Ian Fraser Ernsberger as Leroy; Costuming Award went to Chris Aust; and the Directing Award went to Bruce Jacklin. Other members of the cast of The Bad Seed sharing the Ensemble Award include Leah Andrews, Mary Rugola-Dye, Richard McKinley and Joe Bell. The stage management and technical production crew included Bonnie Pickett, Kate Redfield, Scott Swingle, Matt Starr, Jackie Hatch-Miller, Steve Hebst, Carrie Swingle, Ruth Frady and Maureen Browning.

Bruce Jacklin & Company is the resident theater group of MTVarts and was formed in 2004 with a group of actors and volunteers wanting to put together quality entertainment for the community of Mount Vernon. Since then, Bruce Jacklin & Company has produced dozens of quality productions including the critically acclaimed MTVarts Summer Musicals at the Knox County Memorial Theatre. Most of the other productions have been performed at The Alcove Dinner Theater in downtown Mount Vernon which begins its new season on October 19, 2012 with the back by popular demand Bruce Jacklin & Company production of Dearly Departed. Tickets are on sale now by calling The Alcove Restaurant for menu, prices and reservations at (740) 392-3076.