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Looking for volunteers to serve on Set Construction committee

Elmwood Playhouse's Cold reading series ends its 3rd Season with part two of The Inheritance, by Matthew Lopez on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 10:30 AM

The reopening of Elmwood Playhouse was covered by News 12

One of the earliest extant plays by an African-American Playwright and a Play about the Freedom of the Press for Independence Day Weekend

The one-act was written in a playwriting class led by Elmwood member Rick Apicella

Save the Date! On Sunday October 17th we will be honoring Sandy Gordon and Jimmy Lugo as our newest Life Members.

Looking for Male Actor Needed for reading of Part Two of "The Inheritance"

Elmwood Playhouse is set to reopen its doors for live indoor performances after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Elections were held for three Board seats, and a new President and officers have been voted in!

The Public Domain Players will be doing a LIVE IN PERSON reading of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 play Hedda Gabler with an all-star Elmwood cast.

Celebrating all who were born in June.

The Cold Reading Series is proud to present Part 1 of The Inheritance by Matthew Lopez, June 12, 2021, at 10:30 AM.

Two Young Actresses – Any Race – Still Needed (Must Be Able to Do British Accent – Received Pronunciation – and Be Able to Play Under 30)

Elmwood Playhouse will celebrate its 75th Season in 2022!

Elmwood Playhouse presents "Evening at the Talk House" by Wallace Shawn as part of its Cold Reading Series, Saturday, May 15th at 11:30 AM IN PERSON on the Elmwood Patio in front of the theatre. [...]

A memorial for Scott Nangle on Saturday, September 11th 2021 at St. Ann's Church, Nyack NY

We are inviting anyone in our membership to submit projects to the Board in an effort to stay visible

Candidates for this year's election to the Elmwood Playhouse Board of Directors

Reading of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" written by Will Arbery Friday, April 16th, 7:30 PM

Free Zoom Reading of Three One-Acts this Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 (with an Emphasis on the Empowerment of Women)

Originally to be produced during the summer of 2020, you can hear a reading of Calendar Girls this Friday, March 19th at 7:30 PM. See article for details.

A unique opportunity to shape a unique season for Elmwood Playhouse!

FREE EVENT - this Saturday Feb. 27th 1pm -Long-Neglected Play Depicting Local History to be Read by Elmwood Cast with a Q&A Afterwards Conducted by Local Historian

Elmwood artists and designers, have your work exhibited during this month-long festival. Applications due March 1st.

Elmwood Playhouse will have 3 open seats for election to the Board of Directors and is looking for candidates.

Ten original monologues from five local playwrights, performed in our Playhouse!

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY seeks volunteers for a Reopening Task Force, to focus on the details of reopening to the public when it is practical and safe.

Elmwood Playhouse is constantly adding new videos to our YouTube Channel. Why not check it out today?

Free reading of Detroit ’67 by Dominique Morisseau, Friday, Feb 19, 2021 7:30 PM.  Email [email protected] for Zoom link.

ACTORS NEEDED: 1798 Play Set in Tappan, NY – Looking primarily for male actors (any race) and two children

Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. – Cast List and Zoom Link

The Cold Reading Series will present "ALL THE WAY" by Robert Schenkkan on Friday, January 15th, 7:30 PM

Match your money with the help of Pete Beckerle, or make it monthly!

A Retrospective on 2020 – And A Look Ahead to Plans for 2021

We needed a little ArtsRock and we got a lot of help!

Round out your experience watching "We Need a Little Elmwood Holiday Special!"

based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley, will be read via Zoom on 12-18-2020 7:30 pm

An hour-long streaming musical holiday event premiering 12-22-2020

A virtual reading of "Man and Superman" Sat. Dec 5 2020 at 1pm

The next Elmwood Playhouse Cold Reading will be "Middletown" by Will Eno on November 20th

The volunteers and community of Elmwood ripple out far and wide.

Auditions for Zoom Reading of George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman (including Don Juan in Hell) for the Public Domain Players

A spooky backstage tour of Elmwood is posted in the Nyack Chamber of Commerce "Halloween from Home" Facebook page.

Friday, October 16th at 7:30 PM via Zoom of a new adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's "It Can't Happen Here".

An hour of outdoor storytelling Friday 10/23 and Saturday 10/24 at 7pm

15 high school seniors share their innermost thoughts as they navigate their teen years.

A Cold Reading of "The Motherf*cker with the Hat" will be September 25th

Looking for a Black male actor to join our Cold Reading

Porch Stories: True Stories, Told Live from the Elmwood Porch.

September 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM – The Public Domain Players Will Present Oscar Wilde's "Trivial Comedy for Serious People"

Porch Stories: True Stories, Told Live from the Elmwood Playhouse Porch. A story-slam happening August 21 and 22 at Elmwood!

Elmwood Playhouse's Public Domain Players to have a virtually reading of "The Charity That Began At Home" – a 1906 comedy by St. John Hankin on Saturday, July 25th 2020 at 2pm

True Stories, Told Live from the Elmwood Playhouse Porch! Based on The Moth Radio Hour, an extraordinary hour of true stories that airs on National Public Radio, Elmwood Playhouse presents our [...]

Elmwood Playhouse has a long history, but do you know the full story?

15 performers who can play high school students needed for "The Brimstone Journals", a video adaptation of the book by Ron Koertge.

Donations play an important role at Elmwood Playhouse, now more so than ever.

Our neighbor restaurants and other Nyack businesses get a boost by closing streets on Friday June 12!

Development is now focused on matching funds made possible through an anonymous benefactor.

A Statement from the Board of Directors

You can take the stage away from the actor but you can't take the actor away from the stage!

A weekly highlight of what’s happening in the Nyack / Rockland Community and how you can be involved. This week: Nyack Farmers Market

Longstanding Elmwood Playhouse member Spence (Beatrice) Berg passed away on April 24, 2020 due to complications from COVID 19, having led a beautiful life of 93 years.

Elmwood's weekly highlight of what's happening in the Nyack / Rockland Community and how you can be involved. This week: People to People

Steel Magnolias to be read by the Zoom Players Friday Night, May 1st

If we can't be together to make theater, at least we can stay connected online. Join us just to say hi to your Elmwood friends online on Thursday April 9th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST

An Important Message from Elmwood Playhouse President Steve Taylor regarding the remaining 2019-20 season.

Elmwood is happy to present (hopefully the first of many on a series) an online presentation of "The Show Must Go On" written by Michael Edan.

ALERT: We have decided to cancel the first two weekends of our production of Born Yesterday, including all performances from Friday March 13th through Sunday March 22nd.

We are monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and taking every precaution to assure the continued good health of the entire Elmwood community and everyone that enters our buildings.

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "The Drowsy Chaperone".

Next Reading: Saturday, March 14th, 11:00 AM THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, BY WENDY WASSERSTEIN

The Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "Born Yesterday", written by Garson Kanin and directed by Melinda Pinto. Runs March 13th thru April 4th Tickets are $27 / $24 Seniors and Students.

Immediate casting for roles in The Drowsy Chaperone!

On Valentine's Day, a gathering was held to remember Jane Hunt at Elmwood Playhouse

Next Cold Reading: Mary Page Marlowe, By Tracy Letts Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:00 AM

Love can be found in many places and the theater is no exception. Such is the case with Elmwood Playhouse’s upcoming production of "Born Yesterday"

Elmwood has appointed Tiffany M. Card as Development Director

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "Drowsy Chaperone"

Sandy Gordon and Jimmy Lugo are Elmwood's newest Life Members

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time", written by Mark Haddon, adapted By Simon Stephens and directed by Peter Garruba