The Little Theatre Auditorium in New London provides a gathering/performance space to feature artistic and cultural events. Live music, stage plays and movie screenings are just some of the things people can find on a regular basis, along with other creative or experimental art, while enjoying an espresso or cocktail.
The Little Theatre Auditorium is run by the Crow River Players, an arts-based and artist-led non-profit organization that seeks to amplify and represent the voices of local artists, including those who identify as biracial/multicultural and LGBTQ+.
The Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
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The Little Theatre Auditorium start its summer season with the annual Porchfest, which this year will fill New London’s streets with music on June 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A dedication event begins at 3 p.m.m at the Gossman stage with an opening act, followed by the headline performance at 4 p.m.
The following week, the theater will host some artists’ work during Studio Hop on June 12-13. The annual arts crawl will feature numerous artists at various studios in New London, Willmar and Svea.
More information and an updated schedule can be found by visiting
The Little Theatre also has regular recurring events throughout the summer season, including movies, open mic nights and karaoke on the Little Theatre stage.
A conversation among friends during Sunday’s Espresso Matinee in New London on Feb. 9, 2025.
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Dancers practice at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
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Students work on their projects during a Creativity and Cocktails event at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
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Little Theatre Auditorium director Bethany Lacktorin mixes up a cocktail for an attendee during a Creativity and Cocktails event at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024.
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Cooper Orla, from left, Kyle Orla, center, and Tom Maloney play fiddle music for square dancing at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Saturday, July 23, 2022.
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Jais Lacktorin acts in “For Finishing It,” during Little Stories at Little Theatre at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
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Nick Shadowick, from left, and Matt Hegdahl act out a scene in “Ease His Pain,” during Little Stories at Little Theatre at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
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Puppets enter Neer Park for the grand finale during the HarvestFest Puppet Parade in New London on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
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John Szczur and Bethany Lacktorin act out a scene entitled, “Hoarding and Hiding,” during Little Stories at Little Theatre at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
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