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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 Team
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Carl Del Buono

Artistic Director/Founder

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Brodie McPherson

Technical Director

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Our Board Members
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Susan Murad

Board President

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Sammi Cohen

Board Member

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Philip Detrick

Board Vice President

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Christopher C. Conway

Board Member

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Doris Ludek

Board Treasurer

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Ron Dufort

Board Member

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Jael Lopez Acosta

Board Secretary

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Meaghan Finlay

Board Member

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Lydia Palmer

Board Member

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Jess Ruby

Board Member

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Jill Rittinger

Board Member

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Friends of The Company

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to continue to Honor Tradition Through Innovation!

The Nelson B. Delavan Foundation

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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

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Kiefer Santiago
The Little Theatre

Tom Ward

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*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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