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What We Do
We produce community theater productions at a professional level to enjoy in the comfort of your own small town theater.
We have a hard working team of people who create new worlds to transport the audience to right before their eyes on stage.
We are a tight knit community of theater lovers with our arms open to the everyone. Want to join the family? Contact us!
Where do we get our name?
The Ray Evans Seneca Theater is named in honor of Salamanca native Ray Evans (1915–2007), the Academy Award-winning lyricist behind timeless classics such as Silver Bells, Mona Lisa, Buttons and Bows, and Que Sera, Sera. Alongside his longtime songwriting partner, Jay Livingston, Evans helped shape the Golden Age of Hollywood music, earning three Academy Awards and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Originally opened as the Seneca Theatre in 1945, the historic building has been transformed into a vibrant community performing arts venue. Today, the Ray Evans Seneca Theater proudly continues its legacy by bringing live theater, music, and the arts to the Salamanca community through the dedication of the Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association.
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Our Theater in Numbers
400+
seats
9
board members
20+
productions done
100%
satisfied viewers
Why You’ll Love Us
The Ray Evans Seneca Theater is a historical treasure and a place of opportunity for those in the arts
- Welcoming
- Creative
- Fun
- Caring
- Motivated
“High Quality”
A great place for the fine arts! So many amazing volunteers who work hard to create high quality performances. Whether your thinking about auditioning for a performance or watching a performance here, the answer should always be YES!
“Comfortable Atmosphere”
Had a blast in a surprisingly comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommend seeing our local talent perform their hearts out.
“Dedication of the Volunteers”
A nice space with a variety of performing arts. They’ve done a great job renovating the space and the dedication of the volunteers is shines.
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