‘Meanwhile…Back At Elmwood’: Interim Projects At Elmwood Playhouse
We are inviting anyone in our membership to submit projects to the Board in an effort to stay visible
It’s Time to Meet the Candidates!
Candidates for this year's election to the Elmwood Playhouse Board of Directors
Cold Reading Series for April – “Heroes of the Fourth Turning”
Reading of "Heroes of the Fourth Turning" written by Will Arbery Friday, April 16th, 7:30 PM
Public Domain Players Focuses on the Strength of Women
Free Zoom Reading of Three One-Acts this Saturday, April 3rd at 1:00 (with an Emphasis on the Empowerment of Women)
Reading of Calendar Girls – Friday, March 19, 2021 7:30 PM
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.
Elmwood is looking for a few great Play Selection Committee Members
A unique opportunity to shape a unique season for Elmwood Playhouse!
Zoom Reading of André This Saturday Feb 27th
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
Attention Artists and Designers: Apply for the Rockland Arts Festival
Elmwood artists and designers, have your work exhibited during this month-long festival. Applications due March 1st.
Calling for Candidates for the Board of Directors elections
Elmwood Playhouse will have 3 open seats for election to the Board of Directors and is looking for candidates.
Elmwood Playhouse presents Virtual Monologues Project
Ten original monologues from five local playwrights, performed in our Playhouse!
Task Force for Reopening Elmwood 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.
Check out Elmwood’s YouTube Channel and Subscribe!
Elmwood Playhouse is constantly adding new videos to our YouTube Channel. Why not check it out today?
Elmwood Playhouse February 2021 Cold Reading
Free reading of Detroit ’67 by Dominique Morisseau, Friday, Feb 19, 2021 7:30 PM. Email [email protected] for Zoom link.
Actors Sought for “André” – Public Domain Players on February 27, 2021
ACTORS NEEDED: 1798 Play Set in Tappan, NY – Looking primarily for male actors (any race) and two children
Zoom Reading of Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice”
Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. – Cast List and Zoom Link
Cold Reading Series Presents “All the Way”
The Cold Reading Series will present "ALL THE WAY" by Robert Schenkkan on Friday, January 15th, 7:30 PM
Two easy ways to support Elmwood Playhouse!
Match your money with the help of Pete Beckerle, or make it monthly!
The Public Domain Players: A Year In Review
A Retrospective on 2020 – And A Look Ahead to Plans for 2021
PARTNERING IN THE PANDEMIC – ArtsRock gives Elmwood Rock Solid Support!
We needed a little ArtsRock and we got a lot of help!
Go get our Home for the Holiday Theatre Pack!
Round out your experience watching "We Need a Little Elmwood Holiday Special!"
Cold Reading: Coney Island Christmas by Donald Margulies
based on the story “The Loudest Voice” by Grace Paley, will be read via Zoom on 12-18-2020 7:30 pm
“We Need a Little Elmwood Holiday Special”
An hour-long streaming musical holiday event premiering 12-22-2020
Zoom Reading of Shaw’s “Man and Superman”
A virtual reading of "Man and Superman" Sat. Dec 5 2020 at 1pm
Cold Reading: Middletown by Will Eno
The next Elmwood Playhouse Cold Reading will be "Middletown" by Will Eno on November 20th
Zoom Auditions Next Week for Zoom Reading – December 4th
Auditions for Zoom Reading of George Bernard Shaw's Man and Superman (including Don Juan in Hell) for the Public Domain Players
Spooky Backstage Tour Featured by Chamber of Commerce
A spooky backstage tour of Elmwood is posted in the Nyack Chamber of Commerce "Halloween from Home" Facebook page.
It Can’t Happen Here…
Friday, October 16th at 7:30 PM via Zoom of a new adaptation of Sinclair Lewis's "It Can't Happen Here".
Porch Stories: FALLING: IN, OUT & OVER
An hour of outdoor storytelling Friday 10/23 and Saturday 10/24 at 7pm
Brimstone Journals Episode I
15 high school seniors share their innermost thoughts as they navigate their teen years.
Next Cold Reading Friday, September 25, 7:30 PM
A Cold Reading of "The Motherf*cker with the Hat" will be September 25th
Black Male Actor Needed Cold Reading Series
Looking for a Black male actor to join our Cold Reading
Porch Stories 2: Live from the Elmwood Playhouse Porch
Porch Stories: True Stories, Told Live from the Elmwood Porch.
Zoom Reading of “The Importance of Being Earnest”
September 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM – The Public Domain Players Will Present Oscar Wilde's "Trivial Comedy for Serious People"
Porch Stories Launches August 21 and 22!
Porch Stories: True Stories, Told Live from the Elmwood Playhouse Porch. A story-slam happening August 21 and 22 at Elmwood!
Elmwood’s Public Domain Players Zoom Reading Saturday, July 25th 2pm
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
Call for Storytellers for Porch Stories
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 History: How Much Do You Know?
Elmwood Playhouse has a long history, but do you know the full story?
Casting for Video “The Brimstone Journals”
15 performers who can play high school students needed for "The Brimstone Journals", a video adaptation of the book by Ron Koertge.
We Need Your Help!
Donations play an important role at Elmwood Playhouse, now more so than ever.
The Community of Community Theater: Extra space in Nyack this Friday!
Our neighbor restaurants and other Nyack businesses get a boost by closing streets on Friday June 12!
Development Update
Development is now focused on matching funds made possible through an anonymous benefactor.
Elmwood Members Share their Voices
You can take the stage away from the actor but you can't take the actor away from the stage!
The Community of Community Theatre – Farmers Market is Open!
A weekly highlight of what’s happening in the Nyack / Rockland Community and how you can be involved. This week: Nyack Farmers Market
Passing of Spence Beatrice Berg
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.
The Community of Community Theatre – People to People
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
Steel Magnolias to be read by the Zoom Players Friday Night, May 1st
Elmwood Cocktail Hour – Thursday April 9th 5:30pm to 6:30pm
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
An Important Message from Elmwood Playhouse President Steve Taylor regarding the remaining 2019-20 season.
“Virtually Elmwood” Series Debuts “The Show Must Go On” By Michael Edan
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.
IMPORTANT: Elmwood Playhouse Cancellation
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.
An Important Note to Elmwood Ticketholders and Participants
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 Announces Cast and Crew for “The Drowsy Chaperone”
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
Next Reading: Saturday, March 14th, 11:00 AM THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, BY WENDY WASSERSTEIN
“Born Yesterday” Opens at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY
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 needed for The Drowsy Chaperone
Immediate casting for roles in The Drowsy Chaperone!
A Valentine Love Fest Jamboree Held in Honor or Jane Hunt
On Valentine's Day, a gathering was held to remember Jane Hunt at Elmwood Playhouse
Next Cold Reading: Mary Page Marlowe, By Tracy Letts
Next Cold Reading: Mary Page Marlowe, By Tracy Letts Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:00 AM
Love is in the air at Elmwood
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"
New Development Director and Committee
Elmwood has appointed Tiffany M. Card as Development Director
Auditions for Drowsy Chaperone
Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of "Drowsy Chaperone"
New Elmwood Life Members Announced
Sandy Gordon and Jimmy Lugo are Elmwood's newest Life Members
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” To Open at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY
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
Cold Reading Series presents All the Way by Robert Schenkkan
Elmwood Playhouse's Cold Reading Series will present "All the Way" by Robert Schenkkan on January 18, 2020 11:00 AM
Performers needed for February Workshop
Performers Needed for the One-Act "Don't Go Breakin' My Heart" by Donna Hoke
Elmwood Playhouse Announces Cast and Crew for “Born Yesterday”
Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "Born Yesterday".
Cold Reading Series Presents George Bernard Shaw’s MAJOR BARBARA
Elmwood's Cold Reading Series will present George Bernard Shaw's MAJOR BARBARA on Saturday, December 21st at 11 am. FREE to all
21st Century Christmas – December Workshop
Due to weather we are RESCHEDULING Steve Taylor presents "21st Century Christmas" – scenes, monologues and songs with a slightly different take on the holiday to Monday DECEMBER 9th INSTEAD.
Special Cold Reading This Saturday 11 AM
The Cold Reading Series will be doing something a bit special this Saturday November 23rd...
Thoughts on OUR TOWN Opening Friday Nov 15
Director's Note that will appear in the "OUR TOWN" program. Tickets on sale now
Sundays at 7 presents the original play “Who Is James K. Polk?”
Sundays at 7 presents the original play “Who Is James K. Polk?” by Kevin Alcock, performed by Neal Mayer on Sunday, November 24 2019
Cold Reading Series Presents “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark”
Our next Cold Reading Series on Saturday, November 23rd 11:00 AM will be "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark" by Lynn Nottage
March with Elmwood in the Spooktacular Nyack Halloween Parade Sat. Oct. 26
Elmwood will once again be participating with pride in the fabulous Nyack Halloween Parade. Led by the Steve Taylor Mustang convertible, all are welcome to join in the fun.
Elmwood Playhouse Announces Cast and Crew for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
Elmwood Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and crew for its upcoming production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time".
Auditions for “Born Yesterday”
Elmwood Playhouse is auditioning for "Born Yesterday" Wednesday November 6th, Saturday November 9th, and Monday, November 11th.
Elmwood Cold Reading series is looking African American actor
Elmwood Cold Reading series is looking for an African American actor to read a part for Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Elmwood’s Cold Reading Series presents a new Three Sisters on Oct. 12!
The exciting staged reading series continues with a new version of Chekov's Three Sisters.
Auditions for “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”
Elmwood Playhouse is auditioning for "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time" Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15.
October Workshop Brings “A Bowl of Cherries”
Join us on Monday October 7th for a free performance by the Maturely Motivated Players of their second show, "Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries". conceived, created, directed and produced by Candy [...]