Jane Wendling and David Haney founded Pandora's Playhouse in 1975 as a community theater company for the community of Rushville, Illinois. Since its beginning, the company has produced an estimated 117 productions, some with 60 plus participants. The company generally offers three productions annually. The historic 1882 Phoenix Opera House is home to Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste in early December, as well as plays in spring and/or fall. The highlight of the Pandora's year is Theatre Under the Stars, a summer musical at the newly established performance venue at SchuyRush Park just south of Rushville. The legacy of Pandora's Playhouse is the contribution it has made to the Rushville-Industry School District; local high school students enjoy being in the plays, especially the musicals.