Rochester Civic Theatre

You believe in the transformative power of theatre.

You show up for your community. 

You ensure that the curtain keeps rising at Rochester Civic Theatre.

We can't do it without you... and we wouldn't want to.

75 YEARS OF STORIES. IT'S THE COMMUNITY THAT TAKES THE STAGE. 🎭

For over 75 years, Rochester Civic Theatre has been more than a theatre. It's been a place where young people build confidence, local artists share their talents, collaboration ignites imaginations, and neighbors connect through the power of live storytelling.

And that impact reaches far beyond the final curtain.

✨ We invest in the next generation through theatre classes, summer camps, and opportunities for young people to discover their creativity, build confidence, and work as a team.

🎭 We create opportunities to belong by welcoming community members onstage, backstage, in our classrooms, and in our audience.

❤️ We work to make theatre accessible through Pay What You Can performances, ASL interpretation, and audio description, because cost or disability shouldn’t keep someone from experiencing the magic of live theatre.

🤝 We strengthen Rochester’s creative community by bringing artists, volunteers, families, and community partners together around shared experiences that inspire empathy and connection.

As we celebrate 75 years, we’re not just honoring the stories we’ve told. We’re investing in the stories still waiting to unfold. Your Give to the Max donation helps sustain arts education, support local talent, expand access, and keep our stages alive for the next generation.

Theatre doesn’t just entertain a community. It helps bring our community together.

But we need to be honest: we're starting this season behind pace on fundraising, and we need your help to catch up.

Will you help us write the next act?

🎭 Give today through the link above. Your gift in any amount could become our golden ticket to reaching more patrons, offering more scholarships, inspiring more creativity, and sparking more collaboration! 75 years of community engagement is worth celebrating and sustaining.

The next act starts with you. 

Thank you for 75 years of showing up, sharing stories, and making Rochester a more connected, creative place to call home!

Sincerely, 

The Rochester Civic Theatre