BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Bucyrus Little Theatre (BLT) is inviting the public to celebrate three-quarters of a century of community storytelling during its 75th Anniversary Open House this Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The event, held at the theatre’s longtime home at 130 Songer Avenue, marks a milestone rarely achieved by all-volunteer organizations. The celebration will begin with a ceremonial ribbon cutting hosted by the Bucyrus Area Chamber of Commerce, followed by an hour of networking and a gallery of vintage production photos.
“Not a lot of theaters manage to persevere that long,” said Abby, a representative for BLT. “It’s an all-volunteer run organization. We don’t pay anybody, and I think that really does help us stand out.”
The afternoon’s formal program includes a presentation by resident historian Tom Edsinger, who will chronicle the theatre’s journey—including its mid-century transformation from a tractor repair shop into a performance space. Attendees will also be the first to hear the announcement of the 2026-27 season lineup.
The milestone has garnered official recognition from the Ohio House of Representatives, the State Senate, and the Crawford County Commissioners. Organizers emphasize that the event is a tribute to the generations of volunteers who have managed everything from stage construction to lighting design.