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
**Current Board Member
*Previous Board Member
Premiere $1,000+
Lydia Palmer**
Peter Royal
Leading $500+​
Sally Milick
David Munnell*
Katherine Royal
Susan Murad**
Major $250+​
​Jill Rittinger** and Andy Lytwynec
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Supporting $100+​
John Burrows
Roberta Gorman​
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Enthusiast $50+
Margaret Burns
Sara Penner
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Member $25+
Lauren MacDonough​​
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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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