Blackfriars Theatre

01/10/2025

Who needs a rest? We've got you!! Join us for our upcoming dance class, Relax & Unwind in the New Year! Just $10 per person, and who doesn't love a chance to hang with Mandi Lynn?!
https://www.blackfriars.org/engage-learn -workshops

01/10/2025

REMINDER: Divas & Dance auditions are ✨TOMORROW✨, Saturday, January 11th from 4-6pm!! Doors open for warm-ups at 3:30 ... see you there! 💃🕺
https://www.blackfriars.org/auditions-divas

01/10/2025

ANNOUNCING: Our Intimacy Direction in Theatre workshops are BACK!! Due to popularity, we'll be offering two separate courses: Intimacy 1 or Intro to Intimacy Direction, and Intimacy 2 or Intimacy Direction in Practice ($5 discount for registering for both!). This work is a MUST for anyone in theatre, whether you're a director, actor, designer, or stage manager! Come explore this growing field with instructors, Sara Penner and Lindsay Warren-Baker!!
https://www.blackfriars.org/engage-learn -theatre-conservatory

01/09/2025

Rochester has spoken!! We couldn't be more thrilled to be recognized by our patrons and artists with these honors. There is still plenty of season left, starting with Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP, running Jan 31st-Feb 16th! We can't wait to see you there 🎭🍾

01/08/2025

🚨🚨🚨The Mousetrap is SO POPULAR that we've gone ahead and added a matinee performance! Get your seats while you can!
https://www.blackfriars.org/the-mousetrap

01/07/2025

We just started blocking rehearsals for THE MOUSETRAP (playing January 31 - February 16) but performances are already filling up! Heed our warning: get your tix now, while you still can, before we run out of seats... you won't want to miss this iconic murder mystery at Blackfriars!

🎟: https://www.blackfriars.org/the-mousetrap

01/02/2025

📣REMINDER📣: Don't forget to put Divas & Dance auditions on your calendar for Saturday, January 11th, from 4-6pm! 💃🕺 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. See below for more info ...
https://www.blackfriars.org/join-the-team

01/02/2025

WE'RE BACK!! For 2025, we'll be kicking off the BT Book Club reading year with BECKY SHAW, by Gina Gionfriddo! The meeting will take place via Zoom on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. ... please see the link below to be added to our reading list if you're interested in reading the play and joining the discussion!
https://www.blackfriars.org/engage-learn -book-club

01/01/2025

What a year!! 2024 was full of growth and change for Blackfriars--complete lighting and sound upgrades, massive productions, new artists, new programming, new partnerships--and we are so thankful to the sponsors, donors, volunteers, patrons, and artists who helped make it all possible. Here's to another great year of professional, ambitious, LOCAL theatre!! 🎭🥳

12/31/2024

Were here bright and early with 13 WHAM ABC and this wall fish to tell the people about tonight's limited availability performance of NYE MUSICAL MAYHEM!! Get your seats while you still can ...
https://www.blackfriars.org/2425-bt-concert-series

12/27/2024

Just a gentle reminder that our staff is taking some time to rest and recharge this holiday season, so if you are looking to do Blackfriars box office business in-person, Tuesday the 31st is the day to do it. Otherwise, tickets to all of our upcoming performances and events are available 24/7 via our website at www.blackfriars.org. We'll be back in the regular swing of things again starting January 7th! ❄✨

12/27/2024

How about a little teaser of the New Year's Eve set list?! We're not giving away anyone's personal Act 1 showstoppers, but Act 2's musical roulette will consist of the insane Broadway belts below ... WHO WILL SING WHAT?! Only one way to find out: https://www.blackfriars.org/2425-bt-concert-series

"Let it Go" - FROZEN
"Giants in the Sky" - INTO THE WOODS
"I Believe" - THE BOOK OF MORMON
"Maria" - WEST SIDE STORY
"Gimme Gimme" - THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
"Don't Rain on My Parade" - FUNNY GIRL

12/26/2024

The cast of Dot is back on stage tonight through Sunday!! Keep the ✨love and magic✨ of the holiday season alive with the Shealy family by clicking the link below ❄🎟🎄
https://www.blackfriars.org/dot

12/26/2024

Check out our AD, Brynn Tyszka on News 8 WROC Rochester promoting NYE MUSICAL MAYHEM!! We're so excited for this insane night, we can hardly contain it ... 🤩🎤🎭🎆

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – If you don’t have plans for New Year’s Eve or need a better option, you can go to Blackfriars Theatre for a night of “Musical Mayhem!” It& #821…

12/18/2024

We are one month out from Hourglass Play Reading Series auditions! This is a great opportunity to get a wonderful theatre experience without the commitment of a full show! For more show and audition information click the link below!!

https://www.blackfriars.org/hourglass-auditions

12/17/2024

Seeking interns for Summer 2025!! Positions include but are not limited to:
- Stage Manager & Assistant Stage Manager
- Assistant Costume Designer
- Props Manager
- Set painting/building
- Lighting Design Assistant
- Office Assistant

To apply, please read through the position requirements using the following link: https://www.blackfriars.org/employment-listing

12/17/2024

THIS SATURDAY! Join us at 10am for Imagination Station with Mrs. Kasha Davis! This festive FREE family-friendly event will feature a story, a dance party, songs, jokes, a special holiday craft, a visit from Queen Elsa herself, and a special take-home treat for every child in attendance! Suitable for all ages, this event is filling up fast - be sure to register today to reserve your spot (space is limited)! ❄❤

https://www.blackfriars.org/imagination-station-live-event-registration