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Auditions

Thanks to all who came to auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Please watch this space for notices about future audition opportunities at the Ilion Little Theater.

2026-2027 Season Proposals

Ilion Little Theatre is seeking director proposals for its 26-27 season and beyond. We schedule 4 regular performances each season and frequently add on special shows and events. If you have interest, please send your proposal via email. Proposals need to include the following:

  • Show name, source for performance licensing, and brief overview.
  • Your availability in directing throughout the season. If you have a time preference, please specify.
  • Any special considerations or needs beyond normal licensing, set needs, costuming, or musical accompaniment.
  • If proposing a musical, do you have a musical director? Are you planning to use rehearsal and performance tracks?
  • If you have never directed at ILT, please include past experience.
  • If you have never directed, but have interest, don’t let that deter you! We have ample opportunities for Assistant Directing and in many cases can work with you.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Thank you for your consideration!

Monthly Gatherings

A tradition still upheld many decades later is the social aspect of the Ilion Little Theater. While the organization continues to produce shows for the general public throughout the year, the organization’s members meet once a month to socialize over a meal at the theater.

Each gathering is held the third Thursday of the month (unless pre-empted by a scheduled performance), every month, from September through May.

General organization business is conducted during these meetings, but both current members and those interested in joining are invited to attend.

The next monthly gathering of the Ilion Little Theater will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Join us for an evening of food and fun, including a potluck-style dinner, an ornament exchange, and a “Jingle All the Way” jam session. Bring a dish, dessert, or your favorite beverage to share. If you wish to participate in the ornament exchange, it’s quite simple. Just bring an ornament and leave with an ornament. We hope that you can join our theatre family for a wonderful evening of Christmas cheer!

Email us at ilionlittletheatre@gmail.com with any questions.

If you’re not an active member but are thinking about becoming involved in the theater or would like more information, please join us as our guest. We are always looking for new members to assist in a variety of tasks, have fun, and enjoy each other’s company.

Dinner meetings / monthly gatherings are held at the theater (also referred to as “The Stables”), located at 13 Remington Ave, behind Remington Arms.

BYOB your favorite beverage.

The date is subject to change.

Announcing our 2025-2026 Season!

  • The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, the original Broadway musical by Rachel Sheinkin, directed by Josh Clanton. Show Dates: October 3-12, 2025
  • Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, by Phillip Grecian, directed by Tory Girmonde. The holiday classic comes to life on stage. Show Dates: November 28-30, December 5-7, 2025
  • Dear Jack, Dear Louise, directed by Tory Girmonde. Writer Ken Ludwig tells the joyous, heart-warming story of his parents’ courtship during World War II. Show Dates: February 14-15, 2026 (*this is an add-on special performance).
  • Goodbye Charlie, by George Axelrod, directed by Deborah Martin. Show Dates: April 10-19, 2026.
  • Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie, directed by Char Lyon and Tory Girmonde. Show Dates: June 19-28, 2026