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Saturday, October 31, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Unnecessary Farce
by Paul Slade Smith
Directed by Guest Director Adara Alston
Join us this fall for a raucous comedy. Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In this riotous, lightning-quick farce, there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who hired a hitman or why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.
ALL SHOW TIMES:
October 30 - November 1, Gibson Theatre
Friday, October 30th at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 31st at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 1st at 2 p.m.
Elmira College Community - FREE (you still have to reserve a ticket)
Students and young people under 18 - $5
Adults - $10
PARKING & FINDING THE THEATRE
Parking for shows is available in the college parking lots along 5th St. between Park Place and the Campus Field. Campus parking may also be available in the lot next to the Watson Fine Arts Building. Street parking is often available along 7th St.
Enter “Gibson Theatre, Elmira College" into your GPS and it should direct you to the theatre. Note that the Gibson is housed within Emerson Hall so if you find your self in the gym, walk to the other side of the building. See our Campus Map for more details.
When
Saturday, October 31, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where
Gibson Theatre, Emerson Hall
