Our Story
Born from the American Little Theatre Movement, Rome Little Theatre is proud to be one of the oldest community theatres in the country. Since its founding in 1933, through its WWII hiatus and subsequent revival in 1956, and from its residencies at the Gordon Theatre and the Maple Street Community Center to its current home at the Historic DeSoto Theatre, RLT is artfully woven into the rich historical fabric of Rome, Georgia.
At RLT, we take great pride in our commitment to entertaining, engaging, and educating our community through the joy of theatre. Our success is built on the generous support of countless dedicated volunteers, donors, and patrons who have contributed to our journey. We warmly invite you to become part of this vibrant community as we look toward an exciting future. There’s a role for everyone at Rome Little Theatre, and we can’t wait for you to find your place with us!
our mission
Rome Little Theatre presents quality theatrical productions and programs that entertain, inspire, challenge, and contribute to the cultural life of the community.
Rome Little Theatre is committed to:
• Pursuing excellence in all our endeavors in an atmosphere of care, support, respect, and professionalism
• Creating a climate of equity, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our organization.
• Investing in meaningful relationships in our community
• Providing educational, performance, and engagement opportunities for all ages.
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