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Elmira NY arts & culture at its best

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Explore Elmira NY Arts & Culture

You're invited to dive into the vibrant world of Elmira Little Theater, where the arts and culture of Elmira come alive. Located in the heart of Elmira, our community theater has been a cornerstone of regional theater in upstate NY for over 50 years. Imagine the thrill of live performances, where every show is a new adventure. Our volunteer-based productions offer a unique opportunity to engage with the arts, whether you're on stage or in the audience.


Elmira Little Theater is dedicated to providing family-friendly entertainment across the Southern Tier. We rent out a local production house for musicals, presenting four productions a year. Our current season includes exciting shows like "Heathers The Musical." You can easily find information on how to get tickets or become a yearly subscriber through our website.


Join us today and be part of Elmira's thriving arts scene.

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Community-Driven Theater Excellence
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What We Offer

Elmira Little Theater offers a diverse range of theatrical experiences for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned actor or a first-time audience member, there's something here for you. Our productions are crafted to entertain and inspire, drawing from the rich cultural tapestry of Elmira. Here's what you can expect:



Discover the magic of live theater by attending one of our upcoming performances.

Our Promise to You

Elmira Little Theater is committed to fostering a love for the arts in our community. Nestled in Elmira, where the vibrant seasons inspire creativity, we focus on delivering memorable experiences. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and passion, ensuring each production is a testament to our dedication to the arts.


We believe in the power of community and the impact of storytelling. By participating in our productions, you contribute to a legacy of artistic excellence and cultural enrichment.



Embrace the arts with us and make a lasting impact in Elmira.

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Volunteer with ELT!

Even if you don’t want to be on stage, ELT has a role for you!

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Based on the cult classic film of the same name, Heathers is the story of Veronica Sawyer, a senior at the fictional Westerberg High. Veronica longs to be cool like the clique of it-girls that runs Westerberg: the unaffected, unattainable Heathers. Unfortunately, in addition to awesome levels of popularity, the Heathers are also cruel, choosing to mock and bully their kingdom into submission. When Veronica uses her skills as a forger to get the Heathers out of detention, she impresses their leader Heather Chandler— so much so that they agree to let her into their exclusive club. At first Veronica is thrilled—until she finds out that being one of the Heathers means bullying the same kids she used to call friends. Meanwhile, Veronica finds herself attracted to a mysterious newcomer at school named Jason Dean.

This project is made possible with funds from Restart NY Regrant program and from the Statewide Community Regrant program, regrant programs of the New York State Council on the Arts with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.