Elmira Little Theatre is Seeking Directors for the 2026–2027 Season!

Following the incredible success of our 2025–2026 season, we are thrilled to begin planning what comes next—and we’re looking for passionate directors to help bring it to life.

With just two outstanding productions still to come—The Sweet Delilah Swim Club and Young Frankenstein—the excitement is building as we turn our focus toward the 2026–2027 season.

Our Play Selection Committee has narrowed the field to eight exceptional titles, from which four will be selected:

Drama

August: Osage County by Tracy Letts

or

Other Desert Cities by John Robin Baitz

Comedy

Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage

or

Home, I’m Darling by Laura Wade

Comedy

Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill

or

It’s Only a Play by Terrence McNally

Musical

Something Rotten! by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O’Farrell, and Wayne Kirkpatrick

or

The Drowsy Chaperone by Lisa Lambert, Greg Morrison, Bob Martin, and Don McKellar

While proposals for the titles listed above will take priority, we warmly encourage directors to submit proposals for other shows as well. If there’s a story you’re passionate about telling, we want to hear it.

📌 Submit your proposal using the attached form by:

Sunday, May 10, 2026 at midnight

You may submit the form multiple times—so if you’re torn between a few ideas, go for it!

We’re excited to see your vision, creativity, and leadership come to life on our stage.

Take the leap. Share your talent.

Best,

The Elmira Little Theatre Play Selection Committee