Welcome to the historic Elkader Opera House…Elkader’s Arts and Entertainment Leader.

The beautifully renovated 1903 Elkader Opera House is nestled in the scenic Turkey River valley in Elkader, Iowa. In addition to being on the National Register of Historic Places, the Opera House is best known as Northeast Iowa’s entertainment leader. With its rich cultural heritage the Elkader Opera House provides a charming and unique setting for any event.

Coming Soon to the Opera House stage

Sunday, February 12, 2012 – 2pm

The Elkader Opera House invites the public to enjoy an afternoon jam session. Area musicians and vocalists are gathering to share and enjoy their talents with one another!   Stop in and listen for a while or join right in. This “sure to please” afternoon of music will last as long as the musician do!

***Free will donations will be accepted to continue to provide you with low cost events.

Try Out for the Show!

The Opera House Players invite all actors to try out for an upcoming Opera House Player production.

“Self Help For Dummies”  tryouts: Monday, January 30 and Thursday, February 2  7pm both evenings on the Opera House Stage.   Enter by the Stage door.  Tryout Form
Cast of Characters
Mrs. Winters: Dr. Enbridge’s acid-tongued receptionist
Dr. Enbridge: A self-absorbed psychologist
Matt Portico: A compulsive apologetic
Michael Sage: A self-help guru with anger-management issues
Mrs. Quackenbush: A real wierdo
Chastity Gespate: A nymphomaniacal virgin
Jerry Bond: Dr. Enbridge’s most frustrated patient

Kids Theater Camp Week:  July 16-21.  Performances Friday, July 20 @ 7PM & Saturday, July 21 @ 4PM??? (time to be verified)   details to follow.   We’re doing something a bit different and exciting this year.

“Oliver”  tryouts:  May 16 & 17