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The next Cold Reading is October 14, 2023 at 11 AM

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "Italian American Reconciliation", written by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Peter Garruba on [...]

Some gifts are most welcome–even if you hope you never use them! Such is the case with the new AED  (automated external defibrillator) given to Elmwood by members Kathy and Brian Simpson. [...]

Rob Ward reflects on working with the group of volunteers who created the setting for Dracula The gang of artisans and craftspeople responsible for breathing life into the settings for Dracula [...]

A Season Opening Greeting from Board Member Margaret Young Happy New Year! Let’s be honest, this is the time of year that really feels like a new beginning. On December 31st we look back as well [...]

A profile of Michael Edan explaining his vision for Dracula, the play opening this week.

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting Dracula, running September 8th through October 7th. Tickets on sale now.

A shadowy character that is centuries old and refuses to die no matter how many times a stake is placed in his heart.

Give blood on September 5th at Elmwood Playhouse from 12pm to 6 p.m.

Elmwood Playhouse announces the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "Clybourne Park".

Elmwood Community Playhouse is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Larry D. Gabbard Performing Arts Scholarship

Here's how to post your Elmwood season brochure calendar for a chance to win a full season of tickets!

Take a picture with our 2023-24 season brochure and enter to win a free subscription to the upcoming season!

Local Writer and Elmwood member Nata K needs actors and audience feedback for an informal workshop reading of her 2 one-acts:"Paradise Jurisprudence" and "The Last Diner in New Jersey."

Elmwood welcomed a new Board member.

The Clybourne Park script and sides are available for Elmwood members to view in advance of auditions on August 8th and 9th.

Get to know the Elmwood Shop after the August Membership Meeting Join us after the August 7 membership meeting for an Elmwood Shop Open House. Rob Ward and some of the set construction team will [...]

Construction for Dracula Heats Up

The "formerly known as the Gala committee" committee will be having a brain storming session on Wednesday 8/2 at 7:30 via Zoom.

Clue, Saturday, July 29, 2023, 11 AM In-person at Elmwood Playhouse. Free and open to the public. The cold reading series is a like a book club, but with plays! A fun way to explore newer works, [...]

The Public Domain Players Will Read Shakespeare's Classic as Shortened in the First Quarto

Elmwood Playhouse is looking to pivot this year from the Gala to a few smaller events throughout the year. We're looking for people to help us brainstorm ideas and then put those ideas in motion.

rofile of Margaret Young, director of "A Sherlock Holmes Showcase" opening on this Friday night

Elmwood Playhouse will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of Clybourne Park, on Tuesday August 8th and Wednesday August 9th, 2023 at 7:00pm

Join us for an outdoor scavenger hunt at Riverhook in Upper Nyack on July 9. It’s fun, it’s free, and it’s family-friendly!

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the team for its upcoming production of "Dracula"

There are many different opportunities to help create the backstage magic!

Please bring a non-perishable food item to the July 3 membership meeting

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting "A Sherlock Holmes Showcase", written by Tal Aviezer and directed by Margaret Young from July 14th thru August 5th 2023

Progress towards the re-organization and layout of the ECP shop space

Join us on Monday, July 3 immediately following the membership meeting for "The Corn Stalks", a staged reading of a feature-length horror screenplay written by local writer Renata Krach.

The board of directors elected officers for the 2023-2024 term

Elmwood members Meg Sewell and Derek Tarson are two of three finalists for the ACOR Actor Artist Award!

PROP ALERT: Need a large green army footlocker to be used as prop in the play, Clybourne Park. Contact Beverly Huff, (cell 845-587-8099) if you can lend or donate one for the show. Thank you!

Elmwood Playhouse celebrated its 5th Annual Gala on Saturday at the Garner Historic District.

Golden Elm Leaf Awarded to Duncan Bell at June Membership Meeting

Don't Miss This Amazing Production

Auditions for the July Workshop, “The Corn Stalks” will be held on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Elmwood Playhouse

Come Right Away – Don't Rush" – New Play About Gen-Xers Caring for Parents (and vice versa)

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Dracula”, written by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston and directed by Michael Edan on Tuesday, June 6 [...]

Join us for the open caption performance of The Shape of Things on June 1.

Neil LaBute's unique play is difficult to describe but easy to enjoy.

Watch the cast of "The Shape of Things" discuss the "shape" of "things"

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting The Shape of Things, written by Neil LaBute and directed by Omar Kozarsky May 12 thru June 3. Tickets now on sale.

Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "A Sherlock Holmes Showcase".

Donate Non-perishable Food Items in Elmwood Lobby

Meet the Candidates at May Membership Meeting May 1, 2023 7:30pm

Nyack Art Collective Pop-up Gallery in residence at Elmwood during the run of "The Shape of Things."

Auditions on April 16, 2023 for original one-act addressing middle age, parenthood, and fragile relationships between adults and their elderly parents

The Life Membership Committee has selected two new Elmwood Playhouse Life Members.

Elmwood Playhouse needs to solve the clues for a cast of seven versatile actors for two classic adventures written by Tal Aviezer, adapted from the classic stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Special performance of Pride and Prejudice at Elmwood Playhouse on March 23 to benefit the Larry D. Gabbard Performing Arts Scholarship

The Candace Lynn Matthews Quartet: An Evening of Cole Porter & Standards from the Golden Era on March 26 at 7:00PM

Listing of upcoming construction dates, request for additional names.

The road to forgiveness is not always an easy journey.

Elmwood Playhouse will be holding auditions for "A Sherlock Holmes Showcase" on Monday, April 10 and Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00pm

Don't miss Kate Hamill's fun and funky adaptation of Jane Austen's novel!

Elmwood Playhouse has been awarded a grant for its new open captioning program by the Orange & Rockland Community Partnership Program.

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

Elmwood Playhouse, Winner of Broadway World’s “Favorite Local Theatre“ for Rockland/Westchester, to Present Kate Hamill’s Pride and Prejudice

Elmwood Playhouse will be holding Auditions Feb 20th and 21st 7pm in Nyack NY for their upcoming production of "The Shape of Things"

Elmwood hosted the students of Michelle Dawson's Voice studio on January 29.

Elmwood delivers first open-caption performance with The Lifespan of a Fact on February 2 at 8 pm.

Elmwood Playhouse collects 13 awards from BroadwayWorld for productions in 2022

The performance of The Lifespan of a Fact, on Thursday February 2, 2023 at 8 pm will be open captioned.

Two sets of parents meet six years after a school shooting to attempt healing.

Elmwood Playhouse is looking for a Stage Manager and Set Designer / Technical Director for the upcoming Spring production of "The Shape of Things"

Stand With Pride, We're Here" rally targets an act of hate at the Rockland Pride Center.

The Lifespan of a Fact, a fast-paced and whip-smart show, onstage at Elmwood Playhouse through Feb 4. Directed by Claudia Stefany and featuring John Ade, Hillel Rosenshine, and Meg Sewell.

Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "The Shape of Things" Monday February 20 and Tuesday February 21 at 7pm

Saturday, January 21st at 2:00pm a virtual reading of Oscar Wilde's Delicious Comedy Embracing a Message of Tolerance "Lady Windermere's Fan"

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack, NY will be presenting "The Lifespan of a Fact", running January 13 thru February 4 2023

Mary Ann Garland passed away on November 24 at the age of 95.

Announcing our fabulous cast and crew…

Last minute gift? You don’t need to know the show or the date when you purchase an Elmwood gift certificate. Give a Gift That “TIX” All the Boxes! Easy, affordable, ready in minutes!

Elmwood Playhouse has been nominated for 37 BroadwayWorld Rockland / Westchester Awards with nominations in every category!

Santa Claus is coming to Elmwood and so is Buddy the Elf!

Visit Elmwood's booth at the Nyack Holiday Gift Fair Saturday December 10!

The members of the Board of Directors of Elmwood Community Playhouse support and defend Queer and Trans Youth.

There are few productions these days that have not had to substitute actors and it happened at Elmwood this weekend. But cast, crew, and audiences agree..."The Cake" rose to the occasion