Lola’s at the Inn partners with Indiana Weselyan Theatre Guild through new menu items

Lola’s at the Inn, a local coffee shop in Marion, has introduced a special new menu in support of Indiana Wesleyan University’s upcoming musical, ‘Seussical’. 

“I honestly love it because I think that it gets the word out there a little bit more, especially when people are going to Lola’s,” Seussical cast member Meredith Hays said. “They can see the drink list, and it just helps us get more people to come to the show.”  

The production’s lead electrician and IWU Theatre Guild Manager Abby Shewan said the collaboration between ‘Seussical’ and Lola’s offers customers a unique and personalized experience. Shewan played a key role in designing the themed drinks.  

“Some of the flavors of the drinks I came up with were based on the person they were made for,” Shewan said. “For example, ‘The Amazing Maisie’ was inspired by the actress who plays Maisie. She loves chai, caramel, and she’s an oat milk drinker, so I wanted to create a drink that embodied both her character and her as a person.”  

Emma Eberhard, a frequent visitor to the coffee shop, praised the initiative.  

“I think it’s a great idea because it helps get the word out about the upcoming musical,” Eberhard said. “The drinks all have interesting names that make you want to know more about the show.”