The comedy and tragedy masks have been put away, but the gloriously improvised menu lives on! That’s right, local favorite Cast & Crew is coming back in a new role as the in-house caterers for Lambs Creek Wedding and Events. Fans of the original production will be thrilled to know that many of their favorite dishes will be available for encore performances.

Aaron Hulslander developed his generous and innovative cooking style through stints at Bonanza, Timeless Destination, and the Penn Wells. He impressed local foodies with an extraordinarily diverse menu at his improvisational restaurant, Cast & Crew, which drew people for years to its quirky location in Mansfield. Aaron says the menu was created through audience interaction. He would try new dishes, and anything that the crowd loved was added to the repertoire. Cast & Crew was a place where family and friends gathered to celebrate, and couples visited for a romantic evening out.

A Tioga County resident since elementary school, Aaron has found an outlet for his creativity these past few years through teaching sixth grade. He credits his students’ energy with revitalizing him after having to make the tough decision to close the restaurant. Aaron had some bit parts with catering jobs here and there since closing Cast & Crew, but is now happy to return to the limelight as the in-house caterer for all events at Lambs Creek Wedding and Events. The new owner, Callen Calkins, offered him the part, which will include satellite performances off premises.

Callen purchased the Lambs Creek building in January and has been hard at work renovating the venue to make it the perfect setting for any special event. The curtains are open now. Inside, the building can accommodate thirty to 300 people for birthday parties, showers, holiday events, and meetings. The interior lighting has been updated to provide romantic ambience in the evenings. And yes, that amazing bar imported from Ireland is still the melodramatic centerpiece of the space. Backstage, the gorgeous terraces have been cleaned and the landscaping updated to prepare for their starring role this summer. This area can host an additional 300 people, making the space ideal for large events like weddings and proms. Keep an eye out for some upcoming command performances! Aaron and his crew are planning on hosting romantic date night tasting menus at the venue this summer.

Like many theaters, this locale seems to have a resident ghost. The previous owner, Nelle Rounsaville, has appeared as a bird trying to get back into the restaurant while repairs were made. Although the little songbird approves of the new decor, she does not like the new owners’ taste in music. On several occasions when they were working on the scenery, the soundtrack would mysteriously switch to an oldies station.

So, if you have a special occasion coming up, or have missed a favorite dish from Cast & Crew, want to see that incredible bar one more time, or hope for a ghostly encounter with a friendly spirit, you may want to consider reserving the space for your own event. Lambs Creek Wedding and Events is located at 200 Gateway Drive, Mansfield, and is booking events now. Reach them at [email protected] or (570) 404-5780. Contact Cast & Crew Catering LLC on Facebook or by emailing them at [email protected].