Columbia County's center for culture & the performing arts in Southeast Washington
Owned and operated by Touchet Valley Arts Council in historic Dayton, Washington
COMING JANUARY 24, 25, 26 - Live comedy - CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
The Witch in 204
by Barbara Pease Weber
Directed by Bev Startin
The Witch in 204
by Barbara Pease Weber
Directed by Bev Startin
NOW SHOWING!
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GLADIATOR 2
JAN. 10-14 From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. Rated R: for strong bloody violence. Runtime: 148 min. |
COMING SOON!
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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3
JAN. 17-21 Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet. Rated PG: for action, some violence, rude humor, thematic elements and mild language Runtime: 109 min. |
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The Witch in 204 A live comedy by Barbara Pease Weber "Latch your windows! Bolt your door! Beware of The Witch in 204!" Tickets now on sale! CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Sylvie’s hopes of living happily-ever-after with Eugene soon dissipate when the next-door neighbor turns out to be Eugene’s mysterious former paramour, who proceeds to wreak havoc on Sylvie and Eugene’s wedding day as the uninvited guest. Scandal quickly ensues! The sequel to Barbara Pease Weber's popular play Seniors of the Sahara, The Witch in 204 weaves a tale of ageless romance and the magic of true love through the lives of those who have lived (55+), which is entertaining, hilarious and refreshing! |
Performances:
FRI January 24 7pm SAT January 25 7pm SUN January 26 3pm Tickets $12-$15-$18 Directed by Bev Startin Starring: Kim Boggs, Dale Slack, Samantha Steinhoff, Jae Goodridge, Deb Fortner, Kris Takemura, Roz Edwards, and Fred Crowe “The Witch in 204” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com |
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"Songs of the Elements" Variety Show 2025
Friday March 28 at 7 pm Saturday March 29 at 3 pm and 7 pm Sunday March 30 at 3 pm Information Night was WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 ALL ages, talents, and skill levels are encouraged to participate. Audition dates will be: THURSDAY, JAN. 9 - 5pm to 8pm in the Liberty Theater Annex SATURDAY, JAN. 11 - 1pm to 4pm in the Liberty Theater Auditorium To sign up for auditions you can still email the directors at libertyvariety2023@gmail.com. If you require other arrangements for auditions, please email the directors. |
Box Office Hours:
2-5 pm Tuesday & Friday
In Person or by Phone at
(509) 382-1380
You can buy tickets at the door which open 45 minutes before the show.
REGULAR MOVIE TIMES
FRIDAY 7:00pm
SATURDAY 7:00pm
SUNDAY 3:00pm
TUESDAY 6:30pm
All regular movie tickets are sold only at the door, open seating, no reservations.
2-5 pm Tuesday & Friday
In Person or by Phone at
(509) 382-1380
You can buy tickets at the door which open 45 minutes before the show.
REGULAR MOVIE TIMES
FRIDAY 7:00pm
SATURDAY 7:00pm
SUNDAY 3:00pm
TUESDAY 6:30pm
All regular movie tickets are sold only at the door, open seating, no reservations.
Volunteers Needed
to help sell concessions,
and help clean up after.
You get a free movie, soda and popcorn if you agree to stay and clean up.
Please contact Michele at 382-1380
to help sell concessions,
and help clean up after.
You get a free movie, soda and popcorn if you agree to stay and clean up.
Please contact Michele at 382-1380
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Click HERE to view the Liberty Theater Closure/Cancellation Policy, and No-Refund Policy.
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Liberty Theater wishes to thank INNOVIA Foundation and its Columbia County Children's Fund, for a generous grant in support of the Summer Cultural Enrichment Program SCEP2023, and again now for SCEP2025
The Liberty Theater expresses many thanks to
UNITED WAY of the Blue Mountains
for a generous grant in 2023 for our SCEP2024 summer children's program, and again in Nov 2024 for the 2025 summer children's program.
UNITED WAY of the Blue Mountains
for a generous grant in 2023 for our SCEP2024 summer children's program, and again in Nov 2024 for the 2025 summer children's program.
Liberty Theater is grateful to Puget Sound Energy and their Community Support program for a grant to provide materials for our Balcony Remodel project in 2022, and their grants to support operations in 2023 and 2024.
Special thanks to the DAYTON/COLUMBIA COUNTY WASHINGTON FUND at BMCF for their support again in 2024 of our summer children's programs, and also for so many previous years.
Big thanks to the Warren Community Action Fund at BMCF for their generous support over the years, including for the 2024 Summer Cultural Enrichment Program (summer children's movies and shows).
Liberty Theater is grateful to the Skyline Juniors of Dayton for generous support of the Summer Cultural Enrichment Program again in 2024.
Liberty Theater is pleased and grateful to have received an unrestricted grant in 2024 from ARTSFUND to help us carry out our mission.
Big thanks to The Wildhorse Foundation for a major grant in July 2022 to help our Balcony Remodel Project! |
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ReStart Washington Grant Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023
Liberty Theater is thankful for awards totaling $ 4,200 from Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds, for general operating expenses incurred for our program. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Washington State Arts Commission (now also known as “ArtsWA”) and the National Endowment for the Arts. |
WORKING WASHINGTON 3 GRANT
We were fortunate to receive a CARES Act grant of $12,500, in 2020, for COVID related support, from the Washington State Department of Commerce, disbursed by CDP Washington, and coordinated to us by Port of Columbia. We express our sincere gratitude to those agencies for this support. |
Special thanks for the ARTS WASHINGTON GRANT RECEIVED in 2020 Arts Washington awarded a $10,000 support grant to the Touchet Valley Arts Council, owner and operator of Dayton's historic Liberty Theater. The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) in collaboration with the Washington State Department of Commerce made the CARES relief funding available to Washington State arts and cultural organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through the grant application process. |
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Thanks to OCF and the C.M. Bishop Jr. Family Fund for ongoing valuable support during COVID-19. 
Our thanks to Humanities Washington, affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, for generous support during COVID-19.
Support during COVID-19 was made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor
Thanks to PSE for funds to enhance the safety of our building. 
Thanks to ALL IN WA, all its donors for Matching Funds for our 2020 Annual Appeal thru BMCF Charitable Gift Guide. Thanks also to Seattle Foundation for their role in the effort
Thank you to the National Endowment for the Arts for their support, through ArtsWA.
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Thanks to Blue Mountain Community Foundation for partnering with us both in our Summer kids program, and in our balcony remodel project. Learn about it HERE.
Thanks to Innovia for repeated support of our Summer Cultural Enrichment Program through Columbia County Children's Fund. 
Thanks to the Murdock Trust for support in the original building purchases and renovations of the Liberty Theater and Annex renovation. 
Thanks to the Sherwood Trust for support in the original building purchases and renovations of the Liberty Theater and Annex renovation.
Thanks to ArtsWA (The Washington State Arts Commission), and the Washington State Department of Commerce for a CARES Act grant to support operations during COVID-19.
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Thanks to theWildhorse Foundation for significant electrical/HVAC upgrades. And again in 2022 for major support for our Balcony Safety Remodel Project. |
We are proud to be a member of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce! |
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Thank you to Port of Columbia, and thank you to Commerce and CDP Washington for the Working Washington 3 grant award to support theater operations during COVID 19.
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