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 2025-26 Company
Interested in finding out more about how to join our company or volunteer with us?
🎭 Forum | 💌 She Loves Me | 🏃♂️ See How They Run | 🏠 Morning's at Seven | 💰 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | 🎬 Director | 💃 Choreographer | 🎵 Music Director | 👕 Costumer | 🎨 Scenic Painter
Jack Agugliaro
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Maximilian Benz
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Chris Best
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Emily Sellitto
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Joe DiMaio
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Gabe DiMaio
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Sam Scamacca
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Tim Dyet
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M Joseph Fratello
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Sarah Fratello
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Diane Coty
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Kelsey Giampoala
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Lena Mecklenberg
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Cassandra Grizanti
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Jessica Hollister
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Larissa Hughes
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Aurora Boneberg
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Sarah Kojm
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Chloe Karson
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John Szablewski
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Derek Krueger
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Mary Loliger
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Julianna Cousins
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Dawn Marcolini Newton
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Fran Newton
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Anne Talkington
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Mason Ames
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Tammy Dobe
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John Parascak
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Christopher Parada
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Joanne Pera
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Carolyn Quigley
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Lucas Smith
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Dan Zerpa
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Scott Weber
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Sam Santospirito
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Adrianna Schreck
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Kim Schwach
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Madison Szablewski
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Nancy Watts
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John Wishnie
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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:
