{"id":2440584,"date":"2026-06-01T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2440584"},"modified":"2026-06-01T18:00:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T18:00:33","slug":"summer-fun-little-theatre-auditorium-showcases-art-and-entertainment-in-new-london-west-central-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/summer-fun-little-theatre-auditorium-showcases-art-and-entertainment-in-new-london-west-central-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Fun: Little Theatre Auditorium showcases art and entertainment in New London – West Central Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

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+.<\/p>\n

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The Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.<\/figcaption>

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The Little Theatre Auditorium start its summer season with the annual Porchfest,<\/b> 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.<\/p>\n

The following week, the theater will host some artists’ work during Studio Hop<\/b> on June 12-13. The annual arts crawl will feature numerous artists at various studios in New London, Willmar and Svea.<\/p>\n

More information and an updated schedule can be found by visiting<\/p>\n

littletheatreauditorium.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

The Little Theatre also has regular recurring events throughout the summer season, including movies, open mic nights and karaoke on the Little Theatre stage.<\/p>\n

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A conversation among friends during Sunday’s Espresso Matinee in New London on Feb. 9, 2025.<\/figcaption>

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Dancers practice at the Little Theatre Auditorium in New London on Saturday, July 23, 2022.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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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.<\/figcaption>

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The West Central Tribune newsroom can be reached via email:
news@wctrib.com<\/a> or phone 320-235-1150<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n