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Founders of the Ace in the Hole Players Erin Kranz-Linden and Jay Arcarese appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse alongside Kalif Shriners Kelly Leeper and Bill Rathburn to talk about their partnership and announce an upcoming production.
The Kalif Shriners opened the Kalif Shrine Temple to the Ace in the Hole Players as a venue for dinner theater performances. Dinner theater combines a stage production with a meal, offering audiences an experience that blends live entertainment and dining.
Arcarese and Kranz-Linden said the Shrine Temple stood out as a practical venue choice because it includes a full kitchen, space for dining and a stage with a tunnel system that supports behind-the-scenes logistics.
The Kalif Shrine Temple also serves as a revenue source that supports the Kalif Shriners’ fundraising efforts across Northern Wyoming. Rathburn and Leeper said the partnership also helps introduce more community members to the Shrine’s role in raising funds to support children’s hospitals and clinics.
Rathburn / Leeper
Through space rental and food service, the Ace in the Hole Players support the Kalif Shriners’ local work while using a venue well suited for dinner theater.
Past Ace in the Hole Players productions have included “The Music Man” and “White Christmas.” During their appearance, Arcarese and Kranz-Linden announced the troupe’s next production.
Arcarese / Kranz-Linden
The show is scheduled to hit the Kalif Shrine Temple stage in August with auditions expected in mid-May.
To learn more about the Kalif Shriners or how you can rent the Temple’s space, click here.
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Last modified: February 3, 2026