

About The Company
The Company Theatre celebrates the transformative power of storytelling through the lens of local artistry. Rooted in Rochester, we honor tradition while fostering innovation, creating dynamic productions that reflect the diverse voices of our community. We are committed to empowering artists, centering historically marginalized voices, and cultivating an inclusive space where creative expression thrives. From reimagining classic works like Macbeth and Tartuffe to premiering original stories like The Summer Land, we aim to amplify narratives that resonate locally and globally. Guided by our values, we prioritize diversity, equity, and collaboration, while ensuring artists are valued and compensated for their craft. Our performances honor the artistry of the original works while engaging with the complexities of today’s world, offering audiences a space for reflection, dialogue, and connection. Based at The Temple Theater, we are proud to operate on the ancestral lands of the Seneca people, and we acknowledge our role in fostering understanding and reconciliation within our community. Join us as we create meaningful theater that challenges, inspires, and celebrates the vibrant fabric of Rochester.
Our Board Members
Susan Murad
Board President
Sammi Cohen
Board Member
Philip Detrick
Board Vice President
Christopher C. Conway
Board Member
Doris Ludek
Board Treasurer
Ron Dufort
Board Member
Jael Lopez Acosta
Board Secretary
Meaghan Finlay
Board Member
Lydia Palmer
Board Member
Jess Ruby
Board Member
Jill Rittinger
Board Member
Friends of The Company
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to continue to Honor Tradition Through Innovation!
The Nelson B. Delavan Foundation
Thank you to our generous supporters for your belief in The Company Theatre!
Please note: every attempt has been made to provide a correct representation. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please direct any changes to info@thecompanytheatreroc.org.
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Corporations and Businesses​
CITY Magazine
Wegmans
Grants and Foundations
The Nelson B. Delavan Foundation
Rochester Area Community Foundation LGBT+ Giving Circle
Rochester Area Community Foundation Arts Vitality Grant
Trillium Health Foundation
PREMIERE $1,000+
Lisa Lipski
Lydia Palmer**
Peter and Elaine Royal
Under the Arbor Bridal~
LEADING $500+​
Anonymous
Ron Dufort**
Peter Elliott
Sally Milick
David Munnell*
Susan Murad**
Blake and Dr. Sara Blick Nitko~
Katherine Royal
MAJOR $250+​
Denise Bartalo
Margaret and David Burns
Jacquelyn Murad and Joyce Tencza
Jill Rittinger** and Andy Lytwynec
SUPPORTING ($100+):
Frank Barone and Joseph Weber
Robert G. Barone
Donald Brenner
John Burrows
Roberta Gorman
Patrick Kinney
Christopher McCormack
Barbara Murphy
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​ENTHUSIAST ($50+):
Louis Cinelli
Sally Cohen
Sara Penner
Richard and Cynthia Rittinger
David Runzo
Richard Staropoli
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MEMBER ($25+):
Christine Keenan
Lauren MacDonough
Michelle McElduff
Eric McKinley
Francois Piche
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FRIENDS OF
THE COMPANY THEATRE:
Ellen Allen, Jill Brewer, Lucas Brown, Matthew Dean, Joel Elliot, Sean King, Logan Longbine, Judith Molner, Connie Neer, David Ruffo, George Steele, Michael Steeves, Jim Striegel, Seema Theruvi, Julia Thomas, Brynn Tyszka
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:​
Blackfriars Theatre
Sammi Cohen**
Betinna DeBell - Geneseo Community Players
Eastman School of Music
Eastridge High School
Finger Lakes Opera
Genesee Country Village & Museum
Erin Kate Howard
RIT | National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Deaf Kitchen
TheatreROCS
Kiefer Santiago
The Little Theatre
Tom Ward
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**Current Board Member
*Previous Board Member
~In Kind Contributor
Land Acknowledgement
​The Company Theatre performs within the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary lands of the Onöndowa’ga:’, or “the people of the Great Hill,” known in English as the Seneca people. They are one of the six nations that make up the sovereign Haudenosaunee Confederacy.
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We recognize the unique relationship that the Indigenous stewards have with this land. That relationship is the core of their traditions, cultures, and histories. Mindful of these histories, we work towards understanding, acknowledging, and ultimately reconciliation.
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