On August 16, 2008 the Shelby County Players performed their final night of "Divas & Duets at the Strand".   This event, the major fundraiser for the Shelby County Players was well attended.    The audience again enjoyed local talent performing some of the best of Broadway.   

Broadway Beth, the opening act said "the Strand is off-Broadway, only about 4 stores!".     Those from Shelby County know that our theatre is in the block at the corner of Broadway St and Harrison Street, so we are just slightly off-Broadway.

Below the is the cast in the finale of Act I:

(The above picture was taken from the furthest seat from the stage in our Upper Balcony.   Every patron at the Strand enjoys an excellent view of the Stage.   We call these seats our "teenager" seats, since being in the last row in the corner, you better be a teenager!   Our theatre has a long history, especially with these two seats.)

Below Strand Volunteers Candy & Mike staff the concessions area:

The Strand was pleased to be able to provide the venue for this year’s "Divas" event.    Our theatre, in Shelbyville Indiana, is designed to hold 30+ cast member shows as well as single person lectures.