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Elmira Little Theatre is a non-profit organization that has served the Southern Tier since 1944.

11/06/2026

💌 MEET THE CHARACTERS: MR. WICKHAM & MARY BENNET 💌

One knows exactly how to charm a crowd. The other would rather impress everyone with her knowledge. Two very different personalities, and neither is afraid of a little attention!

Mr. George Wickham is a handsome, charming military officer who knows just what to say to win people over. With his easy smile and captivating stories, it's no wonder he catches the attention of the Bennet sisters. But is this charming gentleman really everything he appears to be?

Mary Bennet is the serious, studious middle Bennet sister who prefers books and intellectual pursuits to flirting and fancy balls. Always ready with a bit of wisdom or a musical performance, Mary is determined to prove that there's more to life than finding a husband—even if her family doesn't always appreciate her efforts!

One has a way with words, while the other has plenty of words to share. Whether anyone should believe everything they say is another question!

🎭 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will consist of cold readings. No preparation or sign-up is necessary!

Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

PERFORMANCE DATES
February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027
Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center

Will Wickham's charm win everyone over? And will Mary ever get the audience she thinks she deserves?

11/05/2026

💌 MEET THE CHARACTERS: MR. COLLINS & CHARLOTTE LUCAS 💌

One is desperately looking for a wife. The other is simply looking for a sensible future. Sounds like a match made in heaven… right?

Mr. Collins is a rather self-important clergyman who never misses an opportunity to remind everyone of his connections to the wealthy Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Awkward, overly formal, and completely convinced of his own charm, Mr. Collins is on the hunt for a suitable wife. Unfortunately, his idea of romance leaves a little something to be desired!

Charlotte Lucas is Elizabeth Bennet's practical and levelheaded best friend. While Lizzy dreams of marrying for love, Charlotte knows that love doesn't always pay the bills. Smart, sensible, and realistic about her future, she's willing to make choices that others might not understand.

One believes he's quite the catch, while the other knows exactly what she's getting into!

🎭 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will consist of cold readings. No preparation or sign-up is necessary!

Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

PERFORMANCE DATES
February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027
Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center

Sometimes love is about romance. Sometimes it's about practicality. And sometimes… it's about surviving dinner with Mr. Collins!

11/04/2026

💌 MEET THE CHARACTERS: MR. BINGLEY & MISS BINGLEY 💌

Same family, very different ideas about love, manners, and who belongs in polite society!

Mr. Charles Bingley is wealthy, charming, and just about the nicest gentleman you could hope to meet. Friendly, cheerful, and quick to fall in love, he sees the best in everyone—especially the lovely Jane Bennet. But will his good nature make him a little too easy to influence?

Miss Caroline Bingley, his sister, has a very different outlook! Fashionable, opinionated, and determined to maintain her social standing, Caroline knows exactly who she thinks is worthy of her brother's attention. And let's just say the Bennet family isn't exactly at the top of her guest list!

One is looking for love, while the other is busy judging everyone else's choices. What could possibly go wrong?

🎭 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will consist of cold readings. No preparation or sign-up is necessary!

Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

PERFORMANCE DATES
February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027
Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center

Will Bingley follow his heart, or will his sister have something to say about it?

11/03/2026

💌 MEET THE CHARACTERS: JANE & LYDIA BENNET 💌

Two sisters, two very different personalities, and plenty of reasons to keep the Bennet household on its toes!

Jane Bennet is the eldest of the Bennet sisters. Sweet, kindhearted, and always looking for the good in others, Jane believes the best of everyone she meets. Her gentle nature and growing affection for the charming Mr. Bingley make her quite the romantic!

Lydia Bennet, on the other hand, isn't interested in being quiet or proper! Young, bold, and always looking for excitement, Lydia loves a good party, a handsome officer, and being the center of attention. Rules? Those are more like suggestions!

One sister follows her heart with grace, while the other charges ahead without a second thought. Either way, there's never a dull moment in the Bennet family!

🎭 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will consist of cold readings. No preparation or sign-up is necessary!

Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

PERFORMANCE DATES
February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027
Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center

Whether you're more like sweet Jane or spirited Lydia, there's a place for all kinds of personalities on the ELT stage!

11/02/2026

💌 MEET THE CHARACTERS: MR. & MRS. BENNET 💌

Opposites attract… but after five daughters and years of marriage, sometimes opposites just drive each other crazy!

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, the wonderfully mismatched parents at the center of the Bennet household.

Mrs. Bennet has one goal in life: get her daughters married, preferably to wealthy gentlemen! She's dramatic, determined, and never one to keep her opinions to herself. With five daughters to marry off, there's simply no time to waste!

Mr. Bennet, on the other hand, would much rather enjoy a quiet afternoon with a good book. Armed with dry humor and a healthy dose of sarcasm, he finds endless amusement in his wife's matchmaking schemes—even if his lack of involvement sometimes makes matters worse.

Together, they prove that marriage isn't always a fairy tale, but it certainly can be entertaining!

🎭 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

AUDITION DATES
Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM
Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will consist of cold readings. No preparation or sign-up is necessary!

Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

PERFORMANCE DATES
February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027
Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center

Five daughters, one determined mother, and a father who would rather stay out of it. What could possibly go wrong?

11/01/2026

💌 MEET THE CHARACTERS: ELIZABETH BENNET & MR. DARCY 💌

She's quick-witted, independent, and not afraid to speak her mind. He's wealthy, reserved, and perhaps a little too proud for his own good.

Meet Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, two people who couldn't possibly be more wrong for each other… or could they?

Their first impressions are anything but flattering, and neither is willing to back down. But beneath the sharp remarks and stubborn personalities, there may be more to this unlikely pair than meets the eye.

Will pride get in the way of love, or will these two finally see past their prejudices?

🎭 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

AUDITION DATES
Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM
Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will consist of cold readings. No preparation or sign-up is necessary!

Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

📅 February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027
📍 Mandeville Hall at the Clemens Center

A little romance, a lot of misunderstandings, and two personalities that are sure to keep things interesting!

10/30/2026

💌 A LITTLE PRIDE, A LITTLE PREJUDICE… AND A CHANCE TO TAKE THE STAGE!

Auditions are coming up for Elmira Little Theatre’s production of Pride and Prejudice, directed by Craig Bond!

Based on Jane Austen’s beloved novel, Kate Hamill’s adaptation follows the outspoken Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates family expectations, social pressures, and the frustratingly proud Mr. Darcy. Full of witty banter, romantic misunderstandings, and plenty of laughs, this isn't your typical period drama!

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 ELT Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

Auditions will be cold readings, so no preparation or sign-up is needed!

Want to take a look at the script beforehand? Copies will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

SHOW DATES: February 12–14 & 19–21, 2027

Whether you're a seasoned performer or looking to try something new, we'd love to see you at auditions!

10/28/2026

🎭 AUDITIONS FOR PRIDE AND PREJUDICE!

Elmira Little Theatre is kicking off our 2027 season with Pride and Prejudice, and we're looking for actors to bring Jane Austen's beloved characters to life!

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond

Whether you're a longtime Austen fan or just looking for your next opportunity to get on stage, we'd love to see you at auditions!

AUDITION DATES

Thursday, November 12 | 5:00–8:30 PM

Saturday, November 14 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

LOCATION
Elmira Little Theatre Building
1000 Laurel Street, Elmira, NY

WHAT TO EXPECT
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. No preparation or sign-up is necessary—just come ready to read!

Want to get familiar with the show beforehand? Scripts will be available to read at the Steele Memorial and Corning Libraries.

PERFORMANCE DATES
February 12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21, 2027

Come join us for a little romance, a little comedy, and a whole lot of Pride and Prejudice!

10/24/2026

🎭✨ FIVE SHOWS. ONE INCREDIBLE SEASON. YOUR NEXT THEATRE OBSESSION STARTS HERE! ✨🎭

The curtain is rising on Elmira Little Theatre’s 2027 season, and we have five exciting productions ready to bring you romance, history, suspense, comedy, and musical mayhem!

💌 PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen
Directed by Craig Bond
📅 February 12–21

💡 THE CREATIVE RESPONSE TO THE POTENTIAL OF LIGHT
A new play by Meghan O’Toole
Directed by Megan O’Toole
📅 March 26–April 4

👽 THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
By Howard Koch, based on the novel by H. G. Wells
Directed by Kaylara Allington
📅 April 30–May 2

🎭 IT’S ONLY A PLAY
By Terrence McNally
Directed by Mark Sardo
📅 July 9–18

🍅 SOMETHING ROTTEN!
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne and Karey Kirkpatrick
Directed by Johnny Koons
Musical Direction by Susan Tanner
📅 August 6–8

From Austen's romance to an alien invasion, from thought-provoking regional history to backstage hilarity and a wildly entertaining musical, there’s something for every theatre lover!

🎟️ SEASON PASSES ARE AVAILABLE!

See all five productions and save compared with regular ticket prices.
Adult season pass: $110
Senior/student season pass: $85

Visit ElmiraLittleTheatre.org for season pass information, and follow along as we spotlight each production!

❤️ Five shows. Countless memories. We can’t wait to see you at the theatre!

Address

1000 Laurel Street
Elmira, NY
14904

Telephone

+16077329616

Website

http://www.elmiralittletheatre.org/

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