There’s something timeless about the magic of live theater. The way the house lights dim. The rustle of programs. The low hum of anticipation rising from the crowd. For a moment, a quiet thrill settles over the room – then the stage lights flare to life, and just like that, a story begins to unfold.

In Alexander City, that magic is alive and well, thanks to a passionate group of residents who believed their town could benefit from the kind of connection only live theater can bring. The result is Alexander City Theatre II, a nonprofit community theater founded in June 2015 by a small group of theater buffs, including Betsy Iler and her husband, Rob.