Victoria and Elliot’s story begins where their favorite stories often take place: The theatre. In December 2021, the cast of the musical “She Loves Me” began rehearsals at Showtimers Community Theatre. Elliot had landed the lead in his first Roanoke production and Victoria was part of the ensemble. Although they didn’t get to interact with each other much throughout the show, Victoria will admit she had a crush on Elliot from the start (and although she didn’t know it, the feeling was mutual)! Bits and pieces of conversations revealed the two had a lot in common, and of course, Elliot’s sweet smile and incredible singing voice captured her attention immediately. When Elliot was in another production the following summer, a group of friends from “She Loves Me” came to see the show—and Victoria made sure they sat in the front row, because as anyone who has done a show at Showtimers knows, that’s the most obnoxious place your friends and family can choose to sit and cheer you on! Afterward, Victoria and Elliot had a real chance to talk and get to know each other better and by the end of the night, it was clear to both of them that they wanted to spend more time together. The following week, they went on their first date and the rest, as they say, is history!