Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County opens voting for the 2026 Variety Show Beneficiary! Beneficiary Voting is open through March 7th, 2026 online or by mail. Mail in votes may be sent to PO Box 53, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 and must be postmarked by March 7th.

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Auditions for the 2026 Community Variety Show will be held Sunday, March 8th at 6:30pm with registration beginning at 6:00pm. Those wishing to audition should provide a 3 - 5 minute performance. Those needing accompaniment must provide it via a digital device (iPhone, iPod, etc). Performances are encouraged to be upbeat and family friendly.

 

One rehearsal will be held on Friday, March 27th at 6:00pm. The Performance will be held Saturday, March 28th at 7:00pm at Little Theatre and tickets for the event will be General Admission for $10.00, available the night of the performance. 

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In addition to the entertainment, there will be multiple raffles including a 50/50 and Lottery Tree. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for 10 for $5 or 1 for $1. The event will also feature a Wine Pull, at $10.00 per cork, and each cork guarantees you a mystery bottle of wine. No credit cards will be accepted for the event, cash or check only. The theatre will be open at 6:00pm, with auditorium doors opening at 6:30pm. The performance will begin at 7:00pm and will feature a short intermission.

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Sponsors, wine bottle donations, and lottery ticket donations are all welcome and needed. The show is directed by Kait Gallagher-Wilsterman, who has helmed the show since 2015. She is joined this year by co-director Michael Antonelli. 

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Please contact Kait Gallagher-Wilsterman at KaitlinMarie35@gmail.com if you would like to donate to the raffles, or are unable to attend auditions but would like to participate. Little Theatre is located at 466 Carrie Ave. NW, New Philadelphia.