Our Mission:
To showcase the talents of local volunteers and to entertain and enrich our community by producing good plays done well.
Established in 1944, The Little Theatre of Walla Walla a volunteer-driven community theatre, producing 4 main stage shows each season and three children's theatre outreach productions each summer. Our mission is to showcase the talents of local volunteers and to entertain and enrich our community by producing good plays done well.
We accomplish our mission by offering everything from Broadway musicals and serious dramas to sophisticated comedies and children’s theatre outreach experiences as well as workshops and training sessions. There is something and a space for everyone. Our audiences and many volunteers are diverse in every way. The Little Theatre was created in 1944 to serve as a place of opportunity for people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and skills to enjoy, participate in and learn about live theatre from entry level and beyond. Our goal has always been and continues to be, to act as a catalyst for community vitality and artistry as we serve our beloved Walla Walla Valley for many years to come. Through community theatre involvement and children’s outreach, theatre cultivates a love of the arts, helps teach life skills, develops confidence and creates a robust sense of belonging…all of which effect and promote health in individuals as well as a community.
Our annual involvement is approximately 6000 people comprising both patrons and volunteers. The Little Theatre will charm you immediately! It is historic, intimate and full of unbelievable talent.
The Little Theatre is a hidden gem of the Valley. Serving as a volunteer-driven organization that is operated professionally with a large amount of fun is part of what makes our community great.
Guided by our full-time Executive Director, a very active Board of Directors, a strategic plan, and a clear vision for the desired improvements to the theatre, there’s never been a better time to get involved with The Little Theatre.
Please become a part of the legacy by volunteering, becoming a patron or partnering with us through your charitable gift!
Commitment to Community & Diversity
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
As a community theatre we aspire to create an environment built on respect, belonging, collaboration, and creativity. We are committed to continuing to build a creative and dynamic theatre that celebrates individual differences and diversity where everyone is treated with fairness and respect.
The Little Theatre is made stronger by many voices, perspectives, and experiences. We actively welcome all people regardless of race, income, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical ability, veteran status, marital status, or education level.
The Little Theatre of Walla Walla will continue to build its legacy as a volunteer-driven organization by welcoming all individuals interested in well-managed, high-quality volunteer experiences.
Our Facility
Our charming vintage theatre building is over 80 years old, and we cherish its history. We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the functionality of our building and property to provide better service to both our volunteers and patrons. Our top priority is to establish a lasting legacy of live theatre, which is why we place great emphasis on maintaining and improving our facility.
Highlights of the Little Theatre of Walla Walla Over the Years...
December 1, 1944: Opened upstairs at 231/2 Main St. with "Yes, My Darling Daughter".
March 1948: Purchased Garden City Heights World War Veterans Memorial Building at 1130 E. Sumach Street (our present location).
Major improvements to the Little Theatre over the years...
1953: Added dressing rooms, rest room and stage area
1970: Paid off mortgage and upgraded sound system
1987: Dedicated Mildred Stewart Room
1993: Moon Garden Terrace
1994: Air conditioning and furnaces
1997: New roof
2001: Stage floor and dressing room upgrades
2002: Grand drape and lighting system
2003: Sound and intercom system
2004: Handicapped access ramp installed
2020: Fire Suppression System installed
