Toby's Dinner Theatre
Ariel Messeca is a multifaceted theater professional with extensive experience in acting, directing, and art. Since 2019, Ariel has performed at Olney Theatre Center in productions such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Singing in the Rain." Ariel has also been an actor at Toby's Dinner Theatre since 2013, participating in numerous productions, including "SPAMALOT!" and "Shrek." As a director at Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre from 2016 to 2023, Ariel directed mainstage performances like "Pirates of Penzance" and "Shrek the Musical." Additionally, Ariel has created fine art as a self-employed artist and painter, showcasing work across the DMV area with 16 solo shows and 8 group exhibits. Ariel's teaching experience includes choreography for "The Wizard of Oz" at Woodacres Elementary School and various classes at Adventure Theatre MTC and Norwood School. Ariel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Fine Arts from Muhlenberg College.
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Toby's Dinner Theatre
We are as good as our last performance… Located in the heart of Columbia, Toby’s Dinner Theatre offers award-winning Broadway and original musicals with an exceptional buffet-style dinner. From our customer’s first contact with our Box Office or Group Sales staff to watching our servers transform into the glamorous, talented performers on stage, our commitment to our guests’ enjoyable Toby’s experience is first and foremost. Toby’s, now celebrating it’s 40th season, has it’s own history and style receiving over 100 Helen Hayes Award nominations confirming the excellence of our productions. This unique venue, with amazing performances ‘in-the-round,’ provides each guest with a dynamic interactive experience and a great view, with no seat more than 30 feet from the stage. Additionally, Toby’s is one of the few regional dinner theatres featuring a live orchestra. At Toby’s, we offer a 25-item salad bar, carving station, a plentiful buffet uniquely selected by our chef for each show, desserts and a make-your-own ice cream sundae bar. With our full service bar you can enjoy a cocktail, beer, wine or Toby’s signature show drink which is served in a take home souvenir glass. Toby’s Dinner Theatre offers 8 shows weekly with both evening and matinee performances. Box Office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., daily. Senior citizen and children discounts are available. For groups of at least 15 or more please contact group sales.