Amish are Christians from the most radical wing of the Reformation that created the protestant denominations as separate from the Roman Catholic Church. No, our actors are professionals and theatre is not a condoned profession of the Amish. Amish are encouraged to live a rural, agrarian lifestyle. We hold auditions for our acting company in New York and Chicago, as well as here in the Round Barn Theatre. Amish Acres is a historic restoration of an actual Amish farm.
Electricity is necessary to operate the restaurant, shops and work buildings.
You are encouraged to take all of the photographs you wish. Please honor the wish of the Amish people themselves to not be photographed. Old Order Amish church services are held in the homes of the congregation. Services are passed around to different families throughout the year. This practice is partially to honor Amish forefathers who had to worship in secret to escape persecution in Europe.