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The Ghostlight Theatre Company was founded in 1972 by Father Louis Dolinic as the NT Summer Theatre Workshop. The name was changed to NT Theatre Workshop in 1983 and to the Ghostlight in 1988. The GTC has produced over 200 mainstage productions including musicals, classics, dramas, comedies, children's theatre and world premieres. The GTC has launched over 25 new plays that have been published and produced in 47 states, as well as in Canada, England, Ireland and India. The GTC, a ten time winner of arts & humanities awards on the local, regional and national level is currently under the management of the Starry Night Theatre, Inc.
Starry Night Theatre, Inc. was born on March 22, 2001. Starry Night is a non-profit, tax exempt 501 (c) (3) Arts and Education organization. The mission of Starry Night is to protect and preserve the Ghostlight Theatre Company and the Ghostlight Theatre at 170 Schenck Street in North Tonawanda NY. The name Starry Night comes from the Vincent Van Gogh painting of the same title. You can see the extraordinary painting displayed on the wall under the balcony of the Ghostlight Theatre.
Five Things That Make Us Unique
Our Commitment to the Community
Because we feel privileged to live and work in this great community, we are continually inspired to give-back. Scholarships, parternships, fund-raisers, are just some of the ways we've been able to reach-out.
Our Commitment to Education
Our adult and children theater clubs provide opportunities to learn about acting and theater production as well as our annual one-act series are just some of the many ways we share our love of theatre.
Our Commitment to Variety
World-premieres. Classic literature. Dramas. Comedies. One-acts. Classic plays. Reader's theatre. Radio Dramas. Biographies. Histories. Musicals.
Our Commitment to New Plays
Our playwright-in-residence has published 18 plays that continue to be produced nationwide. Each play had its world-premiere on our stage.
Our Commitment to Historical Preservation
We are privileged to have the responsibility to maintain and restore this 126 year-old architectural treasure that has become the home we had been looking for.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are my tickets for reserved seats?Yes, all tickets are for reserved seating. You will receive an email within 1-3 business days that indicates exactly what seats have been reserved for you.
Where do I pick up my tickets? Do I need to show an ID or credit card?In the main/inner lobby. Please bring identification.
Where is the theatre located?The Ghostlight Theatre is a 127 year old church building on the corner of Schenck & Vandervoort Streets. Close landmarks: Scalise Deli, Ascension Church, Caroussel Museum, Brick Bros Pizza.
Where do I park?Parking is available on both Vandervoort and Schenck Streets. As a rule, please read parking signs carefully when parking on the street.
What time does the show begin and end?In general, performance times are as follows: Thursday evening performances begin at 7 PM. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8 PM. Sunday matinee performances begin at 2 PM. All shows are a different length in time, depending on the script. It would probably be safe to tell a baby-sitter that the show is approximately 2 hours long, with a fifteen minute intermission. Some shows are shorter than that, while others may be longer.
What time should I arrive at the theatre? What if I'm late?We recommend patrons arrive at least 30 minutes before the show to avoid last minute lines at the box office. Large groups should allow more time before the show to distribute tickets. We recommend an hour before the performance. If you are running late, keep in mind that the box office windows stay open until about 15 minutes after curtain. If you arrive by that time, you can pick up your tickets there. If not, see the house manager in the lobby, he/she will have your tickets. The ushers will take you into the house and have you stand at the back until the next seating break.
Is the theatre wheelchair accessible?Yes. We have a chair lift and an accessible bathroom. Please select the appropriate "Wheelchair Access" when purchasing your tickets.
