About Us

Radio is the theater of the mind; television is the theater of the mindless.
Steve Allen

Welcome to Lakes Area Theatre!  Join us for an adventure of the mind……a fresh, new radio theater sound. Do you enjoy mysteries, comedies, detective stories, suspense, dramas, westerns?  We will have them all!

Shows will be performed before a live studio audience, recorded, and played back on the radio where you can listen on KXRA 1490 AM or from their website as the shows stream live to the world at www.kxra.com.

We encourage one and all to attend our affordable, family-friendly entertainment fare.  Performances will be on Friday evenings starting at 7:00.  Please check our schedule for exact dates.

We will be heard on KXRA 1490 AM, Sundays from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. and through a live stream on their website www.kxra.com.

Explore our site.  Find out more about becoming a sponsor of one or more shows.  We welcome businesses or individuals to sponsor their unique show that will broadcast on local radio and stream via internet to the world.

Miss a show or wish to hear a replay?  Check out our past shows page.

We are always looking for new talent to lend their performance prowess to our troupe.  Find out how to join in the fun in many capacities.

The Lakes Area Theatre Troupe is made up of dedicated writers, directors, voice actors, musicians, sound effects technicians, and recording engineers.

Mike Roers, Executive Producer

Michael Roers
Ann C. Hermes, Artistic Director

Ann C. Hermes