Quality Entertainment Since 1944!

Live Theatre. Local Talent. 80+ Years of Community.

Come See What We’re Making Together.

Get Involved!

Since 1944, Elmira Little Theatre has been bringing live community theatre to the Southern Tier. We are a volunteer-powered community theatre where people come together to create, perform, and experience stories on stage.

Each season, ELT presents a variety of plays and musicals featuring local performers and artists. But theatre at ELT is about more than what happens under the lights. Our productions are made possible by the many people who contribute their time and talents—onstage, backstage, in the booth, in the shop, and behind the scenes.

Whether you're a longtime theatre lover, interested in trying something new, or simply looking for a great night out, there's a place for you at ELT. Come see a show, audition, volunteer, or find your own way to be part of our community.

Stories Worth Seeing

Experience the energy, humor, drama, and connection that only live theatre can create.

At the Heart of ELT

There’s something special about live theatre. The lights go down, the curtain rises, and for a few hours, a room full of people shares the same story.

That’s what we love about theatre at ELT. We create opportunities to laugh, think, feel, and see something from a different perspective, and we believe the experience is better when we share it with others.

There’s always another story to tell, and there’s always room for you.