NRTG About Us
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild is one of the oldest continually running theatres in New York State. Founded in 1923 as the “Players Of Niagara” the group thrived and, in 1946, became the “Niagara Falls Little Theatre, Inc.” We officially changed our name from NFLT to NRTG in 2004, to reflect our regional nature – our talent, our audience, and our volunteers come to us from throughout Western New York. We are proud to serve the entire Niagara Frontier with top-notch entertainment.
Our Mission
We are one of the most handicap accessible theaters in the area. Our team strives to provide top-quality theatrical productions and artist opportunities. Our mission is to entertain, educate, and enrich the community we serve.
Meet the 2024-25 Company
Interested in finding out more about how to join our company or volunteer with us?
On the Town | 
Holiday Inn | 
The Importance of Being Earnest | 
The Mousetrap | 
Into the Woods | 
Director | 
Choreographer | 
Music Director | 
Costumer | 
Scenic Painter
Jack Agugliaro
Maximilian Benz
Chris Best
Danielle Burning
Patrick Delaney
Gabe DiMaio
Tom Doyle
Tim Dyet
M Joseph Fratello
Sarah Fratello
Gary Gaffney
Kelsey Giampoala
Eric Glynn
Cassandra Grizanti
Jessica Hollister
Larissa Hughes
Brooke Kauderer
Sarah Kojm
Rachael Koniarczyk
Rebecca Kroetsch
Derek Krueger
Mary Loliger
Emily Moraski
Dawn Marcolini Newton
Fran Newton
Tiffany Nowak
Gabrielle Nunzio
Steven Ott
John Parascak
Christopher Parada
Maddie Pelkey
Joanne Pera
Carolyn Quigley
Peter-Mark Raphael
Natalie Rose
Sam Santospirito
Adrianna Schreck
Kim Schwach
Lucas Smith
Samantha Smith
Madison Szablewski
Brian Tabak
Nancy Watts
Scott Weber
Josh Weil
Lucas Wiesmore
John Wishnie
Julia Witt
Dan Zerpa
Board of Directors
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild’s Board members reside in Erie and Niagara Counties, reflecting the regional nature of the organization.
Fran Newton (Chair); Grand Island
M. Joseph Fratello (Vice Chair); Cheektowaga
John Quackenbush (Treasurer); Grand Island
Ruth Ellen Lagace (Secretary); Youngstown
Richard May (Advisor/Legal Counsel); Lockport
Gary Gaffney; Amherst
Cassandra Grizanti; Wheatfield
Dawn Marcolini Newton; Grand Island
Kim Schwach; Depew
Nancy Watts; Grand Island
Our Theatre
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild has entered into a partnership with St. Christopher Parish (Tonawanda, NY) that secures The Ellicott Creek Playhouse as our home for years to come. This historic partnership maintains our presence in Erie County, and puts NRTG in a newly renovated and dedicated performance space. Renovations unprecedented in our history have transformed the sanctuary of the former St. Edmund Parish into an intimate, comfortable 200-seat performing arts center.
No seat is more than 20 feet from the stage, many seats are at floor level, and no seat requires a climb of more than 3 stairs. Our parking lot has plenty of room for free, off street parking, and we're easily accessible from the Colvin Blvd I-290 exit.
Ellicott Creek Playhouse Seating Chart:
