Members Only News

July 27th Deadline for Submissions to Board Committee

For more information or to submit a nomination please contact Steve Bermack, Kathleen Mahan, Amy Wochus or Jimmy Lugo.

Longtime Elmwood member Kate Farren is alive and well, now living comfortably in memory care and always happy to hear from her Elmwood family by phone or snail mail. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click [...]

We applaud Elmwoodians wherever they shine!

Contact Derek if you can help!

Help Needed for Nyack Street Fair

Hospitality Help Needed for the next production-Elmwood’s 400th!

Help Needed Day AFTER Gala

Audition Opportunity

At Elmwood, we know that making something look like “magic” takes a lot of hard work. So Rachel can certainly use a hand before, during, and after the Gala. Here’s how you can help: [...]

Performers' Playground to meet in July.

Help Make The Elmwood Speakeasy a Success!

A Message from Our Friends at the Phoenix Festival

Nyack has been allotted $4.4 million dollars to be used towards the revitalization of the downtown area. We are seeking ideas from the membership regarding projects that we would like to do. [...]

See the video recording of the "Meet the Candidates" discussion from May 5th and cast your vote for the Elmwood Board of Directors. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: Please click the link to read the complete story.

ECP’s Dumpster is arriving soon so we can lighten the load upstairs and gain back some space. All hands needed for sorting, organizing and purging! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read [...]

Dressers Needed: The cast and crew of The Nance are closing in on the last rehearsal week before tech and opening.

The Elmwood Playhouse Nominating Committee has five candidates running for 3 open positions on the Board of Directors. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

The Elmwood Board of Directors is looking for members to run for election to open Board seats.

Volunteer for Hospitality

The Board identified some specific needs at the membership meeting. Can you help?

Derek Tarson and Debbie Buchsbaum bring their talents to short play series in Peekskill

Stavros Adamides appearing in Rabbit Hole at BCP

Big Red Books on Main Street in Nyack will present a table read of Steve Bermack’s play Fear Itself   on Thursday January 16 at 6:30 pm.  Cast includes Donal Lehane, Meg Renton, and Ralph [...]

Billington, a one act play, written and directed by Donal Lehane, will be presented after the membership meeting on November 4th.

See what Melinda Pinto, Andrew Lionetti, Mariann Felice, and Derek Tarson are up to!

Elmwood is selling costumes, tools, books and a lot more on Oct. 19 & 20 on our patio. Seeking members to help organize items and staff the sale.

Details about where members are appearing at other venues

Rick Apicella’s play HANG ON will make its World Premiere as the inaugural production at the NEW Antrim Playhouse in Tappan this Thursday, September 12! Rick plays Lester Grey, a down and [...]

Hospitality needed for Young frankenstein

Street Fair help needed at Elmwood Playhouse Booth

Your Opportunity to Express Your Opinions on Matters of Importance and Interest for Elmwood

Elmwood Member Stavros Adamides stars as Harvey at Westchester Collaborative Theater in Ossining, NY

July 12th Deadline for Submissions to Board Committee

Steve Taylor plays a villain at Armonk; Bea Pohl shares her Fringe Festival entry

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Fun Home Cast/Crew thanks Italian American Reconciliation for closing night party ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Revised By-Law to be Discussed and Voted Upon at June Membership Meeting ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elected PSC Position (Two-Year Term) ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Seeking Candidates and 1-2 Members to Serve on Nominating Committee ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

We are looking for TWO members to serve as adjudicators on the Director Qualification Committee.

Organizational and general clean-up of our Sound/Audio Area this President's Day 2/19 from 10am-2pm. ELMWOOD MEMBERS click the link to read the full story

Opportunity for Pianist/Accompanist for an upcoming Spring 2024 concert program with 2 or 3 performance dates in Rockland County. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read and add your comments and questions! Benefit of Elmwood Membership: Privilege of Serving on Advisory Committee.

The One-Act Weekend is happening in late July. We're looking for 5 people to be on the Play Selection Committee. It is a 3-month commitment from Feb through April. Other roles are also available. [...]

Do a Staged Reading of a Scene or Short Play – February 5th ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Join the Committee to Sell 50-50 Tickets at Elmwood Shows and Help Elmwood Raise Funds

The Historical Society of Nyacks and the Rockland Teachers Center sponsor a performance in March

Elmwood member seeking an accompanist. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Volunteers Needed to Stuff 800 Envelopes ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Proposing Change to By-law 6 related to membership

Hospitality needed for show ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elmwood Members with Free Evenings and Outgoing Personalities Wanted! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

As we come to the end of an amazing 2022/2023 season, the Opening Night Champagne Toast co-chairs offer their gratitude and a little recognition. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read [...]

July 21st Deadline for Submissions to Board Committee ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Hospitality Needed for Sherlock Holmes

ArtsRock Event With Elliott Forrest and Harvey Fierstein

mwood's Annual Gala, June 10, 2023 ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Needed for Elmwood's Gala June 10, 4 PM – 10 PM small stipend available ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elmwood Is Celebrating All The POSSIBILITIES Of The Visual And Performing Arts In Rockland County! We are excited to offer Elmwood Members a discounted ticket price! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click [...]

Hospitality needed for The Shape of Things

Help needed for the Nyack Street Fair on Sunday, April 16th ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

A blank stage or canvas. So many possibilities… ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

We are back! Please come help us sell refreshments before the show and during intermission for this great show! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Players Guild of Leonia is seeking a performer for their production of "The Toxic Avenger" ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

This year's Gala Fund Raiser needs to grow with your help by adding NEW sponsors! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Need help locating some equipment ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Metropolitan High School Theater Awards accepting applications. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Help us reach out to our long-time subscribers on Saturday, January 21st ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

hospitality needed ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elmwood is at the Nyack Gift Fair in the Hudson Market on Saturday December 10 from 11-4. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Gender Reversal Workshop: Men Play Women and Women Play Men. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Volunteers are needed for the clean out days of October 8 and 9 and garage sale days of October 15 and 16. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

he Rockland Arts Festival will take place between January 27th and February 10th, 2023. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

The 2023 Gala Committee, co-chaired by Tiffany M. Card & Steve Bermack, kicks off its first meeting Wednesday, September 28 at 7:30 PM. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete [...]

Volunteers needed to staff the booth at the next Nyack Street Fair – Sunday, September 11th ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

The Board is seeking 3 members for the PSC

Welcome to the new Elmwood Board of Directors and Play Selection Committee. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Gala Early Bird Ticket Price Extended for Members & Life Members ONLY ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Voting for Board and Play Selection Seats. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

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Volunteers needed to staff our booth at the Nyack Street Fair on April 10th, 2022. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

We are looking for volunteers to run lights for Elmwood's upcoming production of "You Should Be So Lucky". ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Help requested to improve our Zoom capabilities

In alignment with our live season presentations the February workshop is presenting ten performers on the theme 'new beginnings'. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

The annual "ask the membership for suggestions". ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

The proposed membership amendment to the by-laws did not achieve 2/3 majority ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Please Attend January Membership Meeting by Zoom or In-Person to Have A Voice in Important Policies at Elmwood. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Seeking ten actors for short performance pieces for Elmwood's February membership meeting. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Membership Committee proposes a new set of amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws amendments

Script and audition sides for next week's "You Should Be So Lucky" auditions are now available.Auditions to Be Held Sunday and Tuesday with Callbacks on Wednesday ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click [...]

Volunteers needed for mainstage painting! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

As discussed at the September 2021 membership meeting, the Membership Committee has carefully considered the comments on the by-laws originally proposed and have revised the proposal to address [...]

The Theatre Association of New York State will be holding their live annual festival from November 19-21 at the Rome Community Theatre. Wanna go? ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read [...]

FAQ on the proposed changes to the Membership structure in the Elmwood By-Laws. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story and to leave your comments / questions.

The Membership Committee has presented a proposal for changes to the Membership structure in the By-Laws. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story and be able to post [...]

Your ballot will be sent via email from Election Buddy ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

In case you missed the discussion with the candidates at the May 3 membership meeting, Elmwood Members view the complete recording of the Zoom chat. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read [...]

Because we have so many qualified candidates running this year, we'd like to ask Elmwood members to submit their questions in advance. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Please help Larry and Tony with meals if you can. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story for full details.

The well known Halloween festivity, hosted by the Nyack Chamber of Commerce, continues this year virtually with a "Halloween from Home" theme. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the [...]

This is a last reminder that we are forming a committee to review membership policies to consider inclusiveness, volunteerism, benefits, obligations, dues, and other pertinent things related to [...]

Ted Tarson passed away quietly Thursday, September 10th at Nyack Hospital. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

We are seeking to review membership rules to consider inclusiveness, volunteerism, benefits, obligations, dues, and other pertinent things related to membership. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the [...]

Wishing Burt Greenberg a fond farewell from all his Elmwood friends. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Join us to read through Ibram X. Kendi's book How to be an Antiracist. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

The Public Domain Players Will Explore Pirandello's Absurdist Play in a New Translation by Sam Negin June 6th at 2:00pm. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story and see [...]

This year, due to the global pandemic, we are moving away from an in-person fundraising Gala Event to a virtual Cabaret Show fundraiser featuring Elmwood Members. The Gala Committee is holding [...]

Bios for Board and Play Selection Nominees for 2020 Elmwood elections

As you may have heard, our dear Selma Sorkin passed away recently at 96 years old. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story and see a photo.

A final bow for SELMA SORKIN passed away the morning of April 21 2020 in Seattle. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elmwood’s long time member, Rita Penny passed away on April 4th 2020. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Though times are upside down now it is good to know some traditions are still intact; Once again It’s time for Elmwood Board and Play Selection Committee member elections. This year there are [...]

Actors and Actresses Needed for a virtual Zoom Reading of "Lover's Vows" – A Smash Comedy that Debuted in 1798. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Contributions for Joe Lima's Patio Brick. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

olunteers are urgently needed for the Opening Night Champagne Reception 3/13/20. We're looking for smiles and helping hands, and did I mention there's Champagne too! ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click [...]

Hospitality needed for Born Yesterday ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elmwood Life Member Dinner coming in October 2020. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

Elmwood Board of Directors and Officer changes will be made for the remainder of the term. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

It's a Jamboree for Jane! Join us for a celebration of the Life and Love of Jane Hunt on Feb 14th. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: Click on the link to read the full information

We have recently been informed by the brick company that the manufacturer is discontinuing the brick color that we chose for our patio. So if you wish to get in a brick order before they run out, [...]

Patio Brick for Joe Lima Candy Pittari and Kathy Gnazzo are spearheading a fundraiser to purchase a large brick in the Elmwood patio in honor of Joe Lima.   Anyone wishing to contribute to this [...]

Bring something for our 'open mike' celebration of love. An open invitation to our Elmwood family to bring something to share for our February Valentine's Day celebration of love. ELMWOOD MEMBER: [...]

Hospitality needed for a few dates for "Our Town". ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click on the link below to Rea dates full story.

Cleanup for the Soft Goods Room is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/10; Wednesday, 9/11; Thursday, 9/12 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm each day. Beverly Huff is asking for assistance in cleaning up the Soft [...]

Looking for someone with connections to hospital or Ambulance Corp who can get us a hospital gurney. It would be needed ASAP until October 6. If you know how to get this, please let Evelyn know [...]

Help needed for the Nyack September 8th Street Fair to distribute material about Elmwood Playhouse. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read full details.

Volunteers are welcome to join the Opening Night Champagne Reception Committee. We're looking for smiles and helping hands, and did I mention there's Champagne too! IMPORTANT: ELMWOOD MEMBERS - [...]

Derek Tarson passes along the iconic frog to Treasurer Scott Nangle

Hospitality needed for The Little Foxes July 13 & 14th, July 20, 28, August 2 and 3. Click link below for full details

Elmwood Board Election Bios for our 2019 candidates. Candidate Q & A will be presented at the May Membership Meeting. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: Please click the link below to read the candidates full bios [...]

Need more volunteers for hospitality for Mornings at Seven. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to see the full story and the dates for which we need coverage.

The Elmwood Board has four seats available for the 2019 June elections. Interested in running? We also need one more member to join the Nominating Committee. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: click the link to [...]

We need Hospitality for Rumors on March 17, March 29, April 5 and April 6. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click on the link to read the full story and view the entire list of Hospitality dates we need [...]

Revised Amendment to Constitution Will Require 2/3 Approval from the General Membership Before Anyone is Removed from a Committee Position. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: Please click the link to read the full [...]

Police cap and shirt badges and lapel pins needed for "Rumors". Needed are two sets of badges (for both the shirt and hat) as well as lapel pins which are usually numbers. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please [...]

The Finance Committee is looking for additional members. The committee serves as an advisory body for the board of directors, making recommendations and helping shape business and financial [...]

Nearly 100 members completed the recent Elmwood/Stipend Survey. Next steps: the board wants to form a committee with interested Elmwood members to revise the policy for the upcoming season. [...]

Upon consideration, and with the approval of the Board of Directors, Derek Tarson is withdrawing the proposed by-law amendment regarding committees, subject to it being amended and proposed in a [...]

Hospitality needed for several dates for "Disgraced". Please Nancy Logan know by January 6th if you are available to help. Elmwood Members: please see the link for full information and current [...]

An amendment to Elmwood Playhouse Constitution is being proposed that would require approval from the general membership before anyone is removed from a committee position. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: [...]

Nanuet HS is seeking a choreographer for their production of PIPPIN. A stipend is available. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: for complete information, click the link