Members Only News

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.

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

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.

It's time to recognize our members who are enjoying a birthday in November. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link to read the complete story.

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.

May it be a most enjoyable day for each and all those listed who are celebrating a birthday in March! Birthstone: Aquamarine (meaning Serenity) Astrological Sign: Pisces (March 1 – March 20), [...]

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.

The revival of announcements of birthdays and recipes will begin in January 2020. Beverly Huff is accepting member birthdays (month/day) and recipes for a monthly announcement. Click link to read [...]

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

Hospitality Volunteers needed for "She Loves Me": Nov.23, Dec 1, 2nd. Email [email protected] to help. MEMBERS: click the link read more information and double your sign up date.

Come on and join us! The Opening Night Champagne Reception Committee! The Opening Night Champagne Reception Committee is still looking for a few new assistants. Do you love Elmwood? Do you love [...]

Services for Ed Bond. Elmwood Member: Click the link below to read the full story

I just want to give a hearty 'shout out' and 'thank you' to those behind the scenes individuals who always make any production, workshop or main stage a successful endeavor. Mike Gnazzo for his [...]

A new feature has been added to the Elmwood Playhouse Directory to enable its members to more easily add contact information to the Address Books on their computers and mobile devices. ELMWOOD [...]

A big shout of thanks to all who volunteered for hospitality! All people listed volunteered at least once, and those with numbers indicate the number of times they volunteered. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: [...]

Play Selection Committee members for the 2019-2020 season have been chosen. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: please click the link below to read the full list of Committee members.

Elmwood will celebrate the lives of our recently departed members, Franci Tarson and Barbara Murphy on September 22, 2018. ELMWOOD MEMBERS: Click the link below to read the full details and time [...]

We're looking for smiles and helping hands, and did we mention there's Champagne too! The Opening Night Champagne Committee is looking for a few more volunteers to join us for the 2018-2019 [...]

The family of Elmwood members would like to extend our sympathy and love to Jimmy Guarasci and family on the loss of his mother Louise Mary Guarasci last week. ELMWOOD MEMBER: link on the link [...]

Congratulations to the newly married couple, Duncan and Jennifer Bell. Elmwood Members: click the link to read the full story and to see pictures.