For five years, Michelle and Jeremy Kuntze have been building an excited pool of actors and patrons at Fort Myers Theatre on San Carlos Boulevard. Now, they’re opening a second location.

“We're opening a brand new theater in Lee County called the Fort Myers Dinner Theater,” announced Michelle Kuntze. “We are so excited to have another opportunity for artists to perform, for students to perform, and to provide the community with another venue to be entertained and to have quality performances.”

The dinner theater’s inaugural performance is scheduled for late July. It’s “James and the Giant Peach,” which was also the show that launched Fort Myers Theatre in 2021. But patrons can get a sneak peek of the new space on June 13.

“We are having a gala that is Great Gatsby-themed in order to let our patrons come and preview our space,” Michelle Kuntze added. “It will be an elegant night with performances from our students, our college students, and community theater actors. And it's going to let everyone see our space, get dressed up, have dinner, and really enjoy experiencing our new space for the first time.”

Located off Crystal Drive and U.S. 41 in Fort Myers, the new location is centrally located, easy to get to and has plenty of parking. Watch this space for further developments.

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More about Fort Myers Theatre

Fort Myers Theatre is located on San Carlos Boulevard in Fort Myers. Although the Kuntzes signed their lease for the space in 2019, their opening was delayed by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But in 2021, they launched their new theater in earnest, bringing to the stage such classics as “Bye Bye Birdie” in May, “Anne Frank” in July, and Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” and “Steel Magnolias” in December. Subsequent productions have included “The Great Gatsby,” “Grease,” “A Chorus Line,” “Rent,” Richard O’Brien’s “Rocky Horror Show,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Addams Family Musical,” “Annie,” “Gypsy” and “The Music Man.”

The existing theater is cozy. It seats only 100 patrons. But the configuration, in which the seating rises several rows from the ground-level stage floor, lends itself to an immersive theatergoing experience.

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More about the dinner theater market

The modest stage and limited seating have not thwarted the Kuntzes in producing sprawling musicals with large casts and ornate sets. But it has presented challenges in terms of staging and storage. The lobby is standing room only. There’s limited room to maneuver cast and props backstage. Dressing rooms and makeup stations are impossibly tiny. And they outgrew the facility’s storage capacity almost immediately.

The Kuntzes' announcement comes at an interesting time as several sources report the decline of dinner theaters across the nation.

Two-time Tony Award-winning theatre producer, blogger, and writer Ken Davenport, best known for his production work on Broadway, recently wrote, “Ring the bells, for the dinner theater is no more. Ok, I’m being slightly dramatic. There are a few dinner theaters still around serving up so-so steaks, and the National Dinner Theatre Association is still up and running (even though it only has 20 members), but the golden era of eating Chicken Marsala while seeing a performance of ‘Hello Dolly’ seems to have come to an untimely end. Unfortunately for us, the dinner theater seems to have gone the way of the Drive-In, which in theory seems to be a cool way to consume a movie, but in practicality just doesn’t seem to fit with a consumer’s lifestyle.”

But to paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of dinner theater’s death are greatly exaggerated.

Or so says a new industry report [the 2026 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast for Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters published April 2026, which projects that the global dinner theater market will grow from $3.1 billion in 2024 to $5.4 billion by 2033. According to the report, the dinner theater industry is witnessing a renaissance as consumers increasingly seek immersive, personalized and shareable experiences and outings over traditional dining or theater alone.

“This market's robust growth is propelled by evolving consumer preferences, the rise of themed entertainment, and the diversification of offerings that cater to a wide array of demographic segments,” the report states. “As the dinner theater market expands, it is also being shaped by digital transformation, innovative booking platforms, and a renewed focus on high-quality service and production value.

What’s driving the market

It is true that the dinner theater market is undergoing a significant transformation. Driven by the convergence of entertainment and culinary innovation, all-you-can-eat buffets are being replaced by gastronomic innovation and food and beverage offerings themed to the evening’s performance – baked ham, roasted turkey and novelty salads in cocktail glasses for “The Great Gatsby,” calamari and other seafood delicacies for “Little Mermaid” or shepherd’s or pot pies for “Sweeney Todd.”

Dinner theater food and beverage menus are being reinvented to reflect both local and global culinary trends and health-conscious menus. This synergy between gastronomy and live performance is setting a new standard for experiential leisure, attracting both repeat patrons and first-time visitors. Dinner theaters are increasingly focusing on menu innovation, sourcing local and sustainable ingredients. Premiumization strategies, such as wine pairings, chef-led tasting menus, and VIP packages, are driving higher average ticket values and enhancing the overall guest experience.

Family-oriented productions and child-friendly menus are also broadening the audience base, making dinner theater a popular choice for birthday, anniversary and other group celebrations.

State-of-the-art venues are also integrating advanced lighting, sound, and staging technologies to elevate the overall guest experience. Themed productions, ranging from musicals and comedies to immersive murder mysteries, are increasingly curated to appeal to niche audiences, who relish walking the red carpet upon arrival, enjoy photo ops and selfies in decorated lobbies prior to the performance and post-performance talkbacks and meet-and-greets with added opportunities for photos and selfies with cast and crew. These efforts convert front-of-house staff from mere ticket takers and ushers into actors who set the tone and enhance the energy that the cast brings to the stage once the curtain rises.

The report also notes that one trend fueling market growth is the increasing adoption of dinner theater experiences within the tourism, corporate, and family entertainment sectors. Tour operators and destination management companies are incorporating dinner theaters into their packages, recognizing the value-added appeal for both domestic and international travelers. Likewise, corporations are leveraging dinner theater venues for team-building events, product launches, and client entertainment, driving demand for private bookings and customized experiences.

By transforming stage plays and musicals into interactive and immersive themed happenings, dinner theaters are rebranding themselves from theater venues to cultural hubs, thereby drawing in audiences who might not otherwise engage with commercial productions as large, thousand-seat venues. The integration of community theater shows into more intimate dinner theater locations that feature diverse, avant-garde programming is attracting a wider audience, including those interested in supporting local arts and culture.

Strategic capital investments — particularly in digital ticketing, marketing, and customer relationship management — are enabling operators to reach wider audiences and optimize operational efficiency, mitigating some of the challenges posed by fluctuating input costs and labor shortages.

Combining genres

In the past, dinner theaters occupied distinctive niches. There were those that specialized in musicals, while others primarily featured comedy, cabaret, murder mysteries and even historical shows.

According to the industry report, musical dinner theaters currently dominate the segment, contributing nearly 35% of total revenue in 2024. These venues attract broad audiences with popular productions, often featuring local or touring talent, and are especially popular in regions with a strong musical heritage. Innovation in this segment includes the incorporation of interactive elements, celebrity guest performances, and cross-genre collaborations that keep offerings fresh and appealing.

However, the Kuntzes plan to also incorporate comedies into their programming to take advantage of the resurgence in comedies among younger demographics and corporate clients seeking light-hearted social entertainment.

The Kuntzes said there will also be a place for murder mysteries, especially interactive storylines and multi-sensory effects that involve a participatory aspect in which patrons either become part of the production or receive awards for helping solve the onstage crime.

Innovation plays a significant role in each of these genres, driven by the integration of technology, such as augmented reality and interactive apps, which enhance audience engagement and enable personalized experiences.

Less dependence on older audiences

The audiences at traditional dinner theaters is often dominated by retirees. While adults remain the primary audience for all dinner theaters, there has been a shift post-pandemic to younger audiences, driven by demand for date nights, social outings, and special events. Family-oriented productions are expanding rapidly, with operators introducing child-friendly menus, matinee performances, and interactive shows to attract parents and children. The corporate segment is also growing, as businesses increasingly seek unique venues for meetings, team building, and client entertainment.

The Kuntzes are mindful of yet another trend. New audience data from the Broadway League found that nearly 20% of Broadway theater tickets in the 2024-25 season were bought by solo attendees, double the rate seen only a few years ago. With more Americans living alone than ever before, the party-of-one trend is also being observed across the travel and dining sectors. According to Google Trends data, search volumes for “restaurant for one” reached the highest level in January since 2004.

Other search terms related to solo activities also spiked at the beginning of this year, including “vacation for one,” though most queries seem to drop off in the summer months and during the festive period. Forbes just reported that the U.S. solo travel market, valued at $95 billion in 2024, is expected to reach over $190 billion by 2030.

Along with sit-down meals, eating fast food alone has also surged: a recent report from Yum! Brands, owner of Taco Bell and KFC, found that solo dining orders have risen 52% since 2021, now accounting for nearly half of all quick-service restaurant visits.

The Great White Way is already capitalizing on the surge, with ATG Entertainment last month launching “solo seats” events designed especially for single-party theatergoers. The Kuntzes are evaluating doing the same at their new dinner theater.

Tourists represent a significant growth opportunity, particularly in destination cities and regions with strong cultural or historical appeal. Operators are partnering with travel agencies, hotels, and convention centers to create bundled packages and exclusive experiences. The Others category includes school groups, seniors, and special interest clubs, each with distinct preferences and booking patterns. Competitive intensity in the audience segment is shaped by the ability to tailor offerings, manage group bookings, and deliver consistent quality across diverse customer segments.

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Years ago, Anita Herrera was the student getting help navigating the path to college. Now, she’s the one guiding others — and earning statewide recognition for it.

Herrera, assistant director of the Guadalupe Center’s Tutor Corps Program and an alumna of the Immokalee-based program, has received the College Ready Florida Innovator Award from the Florida College Access Network. The honor recognizes individuals who help students across the state prepare for college.

“Anytime I get recognized, I want the students to be recognized as well,” Herrera said. “I’m helping them, but they’re really the ones putting in the work.”

Building confidence

Herrera said much of her focus is on building confidence in students who may feel uncertain about their place in higher education.

“I want them to know they can be there — they deserve to be there,” she said.

Her work reflects the mission of Tutor Corps, a long-term support program that serves students from middle school through college. According to the Guadalupe Center, the program has maintained a 100% college acceptance rate, with 93% of students earning degrees.

Coming full circle

“Anita embodies what Tutor Corps is all about — commitment, mentorship and opening doors for the next generation,” said Robert Spano, the organization’s vice president of programs. “As an alumna, her impact comes full circle.”

Herrera also encourages students to explore different paths after high school, including trade schools and military service, depending on their goals.

“Everyone on the Tutor Corps team are graduates of Immokalee High School, so sharing our experiences helps build confidence,” she said. “They see that someone who was in a similar position is achieving these goals and still giving back to the community.”

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“I’d like to have a chance to go to Broadway and beyond; maybe do movies and other things like that,” said JJ Freitas outside Fort Myers Theatre recently.

Freitas has taken two big steps in pursuit of those lofty goals. First, he traveled with Fort Myers Theater to the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta in January. It’s the Super Bowl of student-driven musical theater.

“He was an all-star,” noted Fort Myers Theatre Director Michelle Kuntze.

He’s been picked as an all-star three consecutive years, in fact.

“An all-star is a really big deal because out of the entire group, the judges only pick two students that really stood out and it’s somebody that has the ‘it’ factor, that just really wowed them on stage,” Kuntze explained. “They get a medal, attend a special workshop, get all kinds of opportunities.”

More important, they get seen by some of Broadway’s biggest and brightest producers, directors and stars.

“The person that ran the workshop for the all-stars … played MJ on Broadway,” Freitas said, referring to Elijah Rhea Johnson, who originated the role. “Knowing him would be a really good help to get me on Broadway. All the judges that adjudicated us were also … on Broadway and having those connections through them knowing that they’ve heard me sing has a good chance of helping me.”

Other Broadway luminaries making mainstage appearances at JTF Atlanta in January included Isaiah Bailey (“Phantom of the Opera”), DB Bonds (“Kinky Boots”), Frank DeLeila (NY1), Tyler Joseph Ellis (“Shucked”), Katy Geraghty (“Into the Woods”), Max Antonio Gonzalez (“Huzzah!"), Morgan Siobhan Green (“Hadestown”), Beau Harmon (“So You Think You Can Dance”), Briga Heelan (“Once Upon a One More Time”), Cori Jaskier (“Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile”), Taylor Iman Jones (“Hamilton”), Beath Leavel (“The Drowsy Chaperone”), Kelly Lomonte (“Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”), Brittney Mack (“Six the Musical”), JTF alum Nicholas Matos (“Smash”), Jodi Picoult (NYT bestselling author), JTF alum Amanda Reid (“Hell’s Kitchen”), Matthew Lee Robinson (“Atlantis”), Jasmine Amy Rogers (who was just Tony-nominated for playing Betty Boop in “BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical”), ”Rob Rokicki (“The Lightning Thief Musical”), Darian Sanders (“The Lion King”), Kay Sibal (“Six the Musical”), Jacob Ryan Smith (“Shelter Me”), Mark Sonnenblick (“KPOP Demon Hunters") and Brion Marquis Watson (“MJ The Musical”).

Freitas will study musical theater at Interlochen Arts Camp this summer. It’s the nation’s premier summer arts program for aspiring artists in grades three through 12. Founded in 1928, Interlochen Arts Camp has been at the forefront of arts education for nearly a century. Its alumni include Norah Jones, Josh Groban and Rufus Wainwright.

In addition to his work with Fort Myers Theatre, Freitas has performed with Florida Repertory Theatre, Players Circle and The Gypsy Playhouse.

He continues to develop his vocal and acting skills by taking voice lessons with Susan Niekamp and acting instruction from Aaron Jackson. Freitas also plans to study theater at Canterbury High School, where Jackson serves as theater instructor and program director.

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Freitas, age 14, began his theatre journey in 2019 with Fort Myers Theatre. Since then, he has performed in numerous productions and traveled with Fort Myers Theatre to five Junior Theater Festivals. He is an active member of the theatre program at Canterbury School, where he balances his artistic pursuits with athletics as a middle school football player.

For Junior Theatre Festival, the troupe from Fort Myers Theatre performed excerpts from “Matilda.” Freitas played the part of Trunchbull, the tyrannical, child-hating headmaster of Crunchem Hall. A former Olympic athlete, Trunchbull uses their strength to terrorize students, throwing them and using a punishment device called "the Chokey." Trunchbull is famously opposed to the intelligent Matilda Wormwood, who eventually uses telekinetic powers to overthrow them.

The character is normally played by a woman.

“But the character has a lot of male qualities, so it can be played by a male, too,” Freitas observed.

Freitas acknowledged the pressure of performing such an infamous role in front of his peers and other onlookers at JTF.

“It was a little nerve-wracking even though I'd done it several times by then, but there was also a sense of excitement because there’s so many people in the audience,” he said. “But when you finally go out and perform, you just put it all out there. I had a song and when I finished the song and the whole audience applauded it felt very, very good and I felt very happy that I accomplished what I did.”

In addition to picking up acting tips and instruction, Freitas received some invaluable career advice from Brittney Mack, who played Anna of Cleves in the 2021-2022 Broadway production of “Six the Musical.”

“She was telling us that she studied acting at a conservatory for two years and then went on Broadway,” Freitas recounted. “She said the conservatory will let her do another two years of anything she wants to do, whether business courses or something else. So, I'm thinking about that or possibly applying to NYU for admission to the Tisch School of the Arts.”

Having five JTFs to his credit, three all-star designations and summer camp at Interlochen will certainly stand out on his college application.

More about the Junior Theatre Festival

The Junior Theater Festival is the largest gathering of young performers in the world.

Called a “rousing celebration of theatre” by The New York Times, the Junior Theater Festival applauds and empowers young people and educators creating student-driven musical theater around the globe.

In excess of 7,000 people attend the festival each year, including competitors, teachers, family, friends and the public.

Competitors are given 15 minutes to perform a medley of musical numbers from a junior musical theater production. They then receive feedback from the adjudicators.

One huge benefit that comes from competing in the Junior Theatre Festival is the opportunity for students to attend workshops with Broadway’s best and brightest.

Students also enjoy a New Works Showcase of performance selections from upcoming Broadway Junior musicals presented by JTF groups, and other mainstage performances featuring powerhouse Broadway guests and those who took part in the workshops.

In addition to playing Trunchbull in “Matilda Jr.” for Fort Myers Theatre at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, Freitas has played Spot Conlan in “Newsies” (Fort Myers Theatre), Beetlejuice in “Beetlejuice Jr.” (Canterbury Middle School), Charles in “Beetlejuice Jr. (Fort Myers Theatre), Soc in “Outsiders” (Canterbury High School), Big Bad Wolf in “Shrek” (Canterbury High School), Hercules Porridge in “Murder at Crimson House” (Canterbury Middle School), Aaron in Legally Blonde (Canterbury High School) and was in the ensemble of “The Price” (Canterbury Middle School).

In addition to being named an all-star at the 2026 JTF in Atlanta, Freitas’ awards and accolades include Duet Scene Superior at the 2026 State Thespian Duet Musical, Duet Musical Superior at the 2025 District Thespian Solo Musical, Small Ensemble Best in Room at the 2025 District Thespians, 2024 Outstanding 7^th Grade Male Actor and Citizenship Award Canterbury, 2024 Most Memorable Duet Musical Canterbury, 2024 Most Memorable Performance in a Musical Canterbury, 2024 Best Overall 7^th Grader Canterbury, 2024 District Thespian Solo Musical Superior, 2024 JTF Atlanta All Star, 2023 Lee County Elementary Honors Choir and 2021 JTF Texas All Star.

About Interlochen Arts Camp

Founded in 1928, Interlochen Arts Camp has been at the forefront of arts education for nearly a century. Art-oriented students ages 8-18 from around the world flock to Interlochen to expand their capacity in music, theatre, dance, creative writing, visual arts, interdisciplinary arts and film.

Through daily classes and frequent performance opportunities, Interlochen students explore the full breadth of the arts, experience creative breakthroughs, and forge lifelong cross-cultural friendships. Immersed in a multidisciplinary artistic environment, attendees find reflection, rejuvenation, and inspiration on Interlochen’s pristine, 1,200-acre wooded campus.

“We are excited to welcome students to the 99th season of Interlochen Arts Camp,” said Trey Devey, president of Interlochen. “It is truly thrilling to witness the remarkable growth that takes place at Interlochen as students discover their potential, take their talent to the next level, and share what they’ve learned with their family and friends.”

The camp’s global alumni community encompasses creative leaders in the arts and many other fields. Approximately 13% of the nation’s professional orchestra musicians have roots at Interlochen, and alumni of Interlochen’s programs have been awarded more than 155 Grammy Awards.

In addition to singers Norah Jones, Josh Groban, and Rufus Wainwright, Martha Graham Dance Company Artistic Director Janet Eilber, painter Laura Owens, New York Times reporter Jesse Green, Google co-founder Larry Page, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver, Olympic ice dancer Naomi Lang Strong, actor Anthony Rapp and cartoonist Cathy Guisewite all received inspiration at Interlochen.

In addition to hundreds of performances and presentations by young artists, Interlochen brings leading artists to its northern Michigan campus each summer as part of the Interlochen Arts Festival. Recent guests include Alison Krauss, Lang Lang, Ben Folds, Diana Ross, Earth Wind & Fire, The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, CAKE, Buddy Guy, and many more.

Learn more at camp.interlochen.org. Follow Interlochen on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube at @interlochenarts.

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It's a sunny, windy Sunday at the US Open pickleball championships in Naples. The atmosphere at the tournament is collegial — friends who’ve met through the sport greet one another boisterously.

Mark Palm is playing with his doubles partner — his 22-year-old son Drake. They are in the Split Pro category, meaning both are pickleball pros, but one is over 50 and one is under 50. Both men are fit, moving nimbly around the court, slamming or tapping the lightweight plastic ball over the net. They’re wearing the family uniform: black shorts and t-shirts.

Mark Palm, now 51, discovered pickleball in 2019. He was on the road, raising money for his nonprofit, when the people he was meeting with got him into their pickleball game. He loved it.

He kept after the game even when he was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. Pickleball became a part of his recovery process, helping him through each of six rounds of chemotherapy.

“And then about day three, you slowly start getting your energy back. And so I would get up and I would get out to the park and I would just stumble around, but I would get one game in. It was just kind of this mental health boost for me. And then every day I would get a little stronger. And then the next day I could play three games. And then by the time I'd go back to chemo, another chemo round, I could play seven games,” said Palm.

Palm said that every time he got to go back to the court was a really big deal.

"And my doctor had said, look, live your life as much as you can. Because the mental side of recovering from cancer, dealing with the side effects of cancer and all the unknowns is such a big part of recovery. So pickleball for me became that,” Palm continued.

Seven years later, Palm is six years’ free of cancer, and competing as a pro.

When not on the pickleball court, Palm is running Samaritan Aviation, the nonprofit he and his wife Kirsten started in 2000. It provides emergency medical flights and medical care at no cost to the residents of Papua New Guinea, 80 percent of whom live in rural areas without access to health care or a hospital.

"Samaritan Aviation does seven-day-a-week response to medical evacuation flights. We drop medicine, supplies, and medical supplies into remote villages, take doctors into remote areas, and really just save lives of people who really have no hope if we're not there,” said Palm.

Naturally, in addition to emergency health care, the Palm family brought pickleball to Papua New Guinea.

“And so through our sponsors, people have donated paddles, and we've got nets and balls, and there's this one community that's 50 miles from the nearest road. It's a swamp out in the middle of nowhere. And there's a helicopter pad there. And so I'm like, we should bring pickleball. There's a school there. There's a boarding school for kids. And so we brought pickleball. We taught them how to play and brought the nets and the paddles. And it's been so fun just to see, you know, in a country that really women are kind of second-class citizens in a lot of ways, to see the girls playing with the guys and to see actually the girls beating the guys ..., ” Palm said.

The nonprofit has 30 staff and 3 planes operating on the island and the Palms spend part of every year there. Palm says the entire operation is funded 80 percent by donations and 20 percent by the Papua New Guinea government.

Palm and his son lost their pickleball match that Sunday in Naples. But he shrugged it off. There would be another match later in the week. And other important projects to get to.

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In 2023, the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform reported that 91percent of rural hospitals in Florida have no obstetric services. That’s the highest percentage in the country. And the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services projects a nationwide shortage of 5,000 Ob/Gyns by the year 2030.

But Lee Health is doing something to help. The first class of Ob/Gyn residents at the hospital will officially begin their training July 1.

Dr. Jeff Smith is the associate program director for the Ob/Gyn residency training program.

“This marks the first Ob/Gyn residency training program in Southwest Florida, so it’s kind of a big landmark in terms of graduate medical education training in this region,” Smith said.

The program, which is run in conjunction with Florida State University, aims to repopulate the Ob/Gyns in the area, starting with the six in this program.

“One of our goals, besides training compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered practicing Ob/Gyns is that they will stick around after they’ve completed and graduated their training,” said Smith.

Fifty-seven additional residents will be training in other specialties. Marisa Luz will begin her training as a family medicine doctor at Lee Health in July. She grew up in Cape Coral and has always wanted to return to the area to practice medicine.

“I think there’s a deeper level of connection there. They’re not just patients passing through to me. I’m caring for people in my own community, people whose lives and experiences I understand on a more personal level. For me, that creates a stronger sense of responsibility and accountability, and it just makes me want to be more intentional with how I show up for my patients."

The family medicine residency training lasts three years and the Ob/Gyn residency is four years.

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