Geva Theatre

Name: Geva Theatre
Address: 75 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY, 14607, US
Telephone: +15852324382

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Founded in 1972, Geva Theatre is a not-for-profit, professional theatre company dedicated to creating and producing professional theatre productions, programs, and services of a national standard.

01/24/2025

Book your audition for Summer Academy!

Summer Academy is a five-week professional theatre training program for up to 30 selected young actors ages 12 to 18, who wish to explore, define and develop the actor in themselves. Open to students of all levels of theatre experience, Summer Academy will provide process-centered training in intimate classes taught by theatre professionals. The summer culminates in a professional showcase. Summer academy runs July 7th – August 9th

Auditions will be held at Geva on Saturday & Sunday March 15th & 16th from 10am – 3pm. Visit https://gevatheatre.org/education/ for more details and to reserve your audition slot today!

01/23/2025

Thank you for the review City Magazine!

Nina Simone: Four Women is on stage now through Feb 9. For tickets and more info, visit our website at GevaTheatre.org (IG: visit the link in our bio), or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382

01/21/2025

Little Women opens in just ONE month!

Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel comes to fresh life in this inventive, theatrical adaptation by Heather Chrisler which follows as the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – gather in the family attic. From making up fairy stories, writing for their pretend newspaper, and playing make believe, they graduate to scenes of love, loss, and – for Jo – artistic self-discovery, as they come of age against the backdrop of the American Civil War.

Rachel Alderman returns to Rochester to direct this production after directing last season’s Dial M For Murder.

Little Women opens on Geva’s Wilson Stage February 25th and runs through March 23rd. For tickets and more info, visit GevaTheatre.org or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382.

01/18/2025

Happy Opening to the cast, crew, and creative team of Nina Simone: Four Women! See it on Geva's Wilson Stage now through Feb 9! For tickets and more information, visit GevaTheatre.org or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382.

Cast
Sephronia/Nina: Sojourner Brown
Sweet Thing/Nina: Hillary Jones
Sarah/Nina: Kenita R. Miller
Eunice/Pianist/Nina: X’ene Sky
Peaches/Nina: Garnet Williams

Creative Team
By Christina Ham
Directed by: Charlotte Brathwaite
Music Direction by: Justin Hicks
Original Music Collectively Composed by: YATTA (aka. ricky sallay zoker), Justin Hicks, and X’Ene Sky
Scenic & Lighting Design: Kent Barrett
Costume Design: Marsha Ginsberg
Sound Design & Composition: YATTA (aka. ricky sallay zoker)
Wigs, Hair & Makeup Design: Cassie J. Williams
Production Stage Manager: Kevin Gregory Dwyer
Assistant Stage Manager: Kate Duprey
Casting Director: Erica Jensen, CSA
Associate Producer: Jasmine B. Gunter
Production Manager: Joseph Biagini
General Manager: Thalia Schramm
Assistant Director/Movement: Audrey Elaine Hailes
Associate Costume Design: Ilir Ahmetaj
Assistant Scenic Design: Roma Cervino
Assistant Lighting Design: Mbhali Edwards
Fight Choreographer and Captain: Hillary Jones
Production Assistant: AnneMarie Giannandrea

Photo by Ron Heerkens Jr./Goat Factory Media

01/13/2025

Don’t miss out on these upcoming events at Geva Theatre!

ArtsBloom Workshops 🌼 - Sunday, Jan 19 from 1-5pm.
This workshop will focus on “Arts & Activism”, facilitated by Rochester’s own Lu Highsmith – Poet, Spoken Word Artist & “Artivist”. Tickets are $75. Student tickets $50 with valid student ID at the door. Seating is limited, call us at 585-420-2052 for tickets and more information.

Geva Insights 🔍 - Tuesday, Jan 21 Post-6pm Performance.
Geva is proud to be partnering with the University of Rochester’s Black Studies Department on several post-show discussions this season. Department Chair Dr. Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. will be joined by Dr. Jordan Ealey to discuss Nina Simone’s legacy and her impact on music and activism. This event is FREE and open to the public. This event is FREE and open to the public. Event begins roughly at 8pm, depending on performance runtime. Tickets to the Jan 21st performance of Nina Simone: Four Women are recommended, but not required.

Mondays at Geva 🎶 - Monday, Jan 27 from 6-8pm.
This special event will take place in the welcoming lobby of Geva Theatre. Experience the captivating fusion of jazz standards and Nina Simone’s iconic tunes, brought to life by the talented Mel Henderson Trio, featuring Quiana Joseph-Muhammad! This event is FREE and open to the public.

01/12/2025

Nina Simone: Four Women begins January 14 and runs through February 9. Here are all of the accessible performances for this production:
Audio Described - Sunday, February 2nd - 2:00pm
ASL Interpreted - Thursday, February 6th - 7:30pm
Open Captioned - January 18th - 2:00pm
Wednesday, February 5th - 2:00pm
Wednesday, February 5th - 7:30pm

Geva also offers braille playbills, large format playbills, assisted listening devices, and Spanish translated playbills. If you are interested in booking an accessible performance please call our Box Office at 595-232-4382, or visit our website at GevaTheatre.org for more info.

01/11/2025

Thank you!

With your help, we exceeded our goal of raising $50,000 before New Year’s Day! We are incredibly grateful for your support, along with the match from the Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust and an anonymous donor.

Thank you for believing in the magic and vitality of live theatre made for and with our community. Thank you for supporting Geva’s Playwright in Residence program this season and beyond. Happy New Year!

Warmly, the Team at Geva Theatre

01/10/2025

Share this with any teachers you know!

Geva’s 24-25 student matinees continue with Little Women!

Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel comes to fresh life in this inventive, theatrical adaptation which follows as the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – gather in the family attic. From making up fairy stories, writing for their pretend newspaper, and playing make believe, they graduate to scenes of love, loss, and – for Jo – artistic self-discovery, as they come of age against the backdrop of the American Civil War.

Tickets are available now, reserve before it’s too late! The student matinee performances of Little Women are open to grades 6-12. Tickets for all shows are $22. For every 15 students, each group gets one complimentary ticket for a teacher/ chaperone. Call (585)-420-2052 to reserve seats and for more information.

All Student Matinee performances come with a list of applicable NYS Education standards, a Discovery Guide (a packet including information about the play, relevant context, suggested discussion questions, and related activities for deeper classroom engagement), a post-show talkback with cast members, and one free teacher preview ticket.

01/09/2025

Join us Sunday, Jan. 19th for our next ArtsBloom Workshop at Geva Theatre!

This workshop will be facilitated by Rochester’s own Lu Highsmith - Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and “Artivist” with a focus on “Arts & Activism”

Tickets are $75. Student tickets are $50 with proof of valid student ID at door. To book, visit https://gevatheatre.org/event/artsbloom-workshops/?id=56801.

01/08/2025

We can not wait for audiences to experience Nina Simone: Four Women! Read the Director’s Note from Charlotte Brathwaite

“Nina Simone is embedded in the characters Peaches, Sarah, Sephronia,
Sweet Thing and Eunice, a celebration of Black womanhood, survivors of
American terrorism from slavery till today. The songs they sing remind lovers
of life and freedom not to shy from the fight, nor the yearning to be human
beings, but to lean fiercely arms locked into all that is life-affirming.”

Nina SImone: Four Women opens January 18th - get your tickets today from the link in our bio, or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382!

01/07/2025

We invite you to be part of our Mondays at Geva series, where we will pay tribute to the timeless musical legacy of Nina Simone.

This special event will take place on Monday, January 27th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the welcoming lobby of Geva Theatre. Experience the captivating fusion of jazz standards and Nina Simone’s iconic tunes, brought to life by the talented Mel Henderson Trio, featuring Quiana Joseph-Muhammad!

Enjoy an evening of rich music, meaningful collaboration, and community. This event is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

01/06/2025

Welcome Joseph Biagini, Geva’s new Production Manager!

Joseph is glad to be joining the Geva Theatre team. His practice as a theatre-maker has been a multi-disciplinary journey, informing his work as a line producer and production manager today. Most recently, he was the Associate Producer at Perseverance Theatre (Juneau & Anchorage, Alaska) 2019-24, where he was the project manager for their mainstage productions and a facilitator in new work development. He has also served as the National New Play Network's Producer in Residence for Perseverance, and before that, the Producing & Community Programs Fellow for Baltimore Center Stage. His work is driven by principles of emergent strategy, anti-racism and anti-oppression, producing art with an eye towards civic, social, and fiscal relationships. He holds a love for the outdoors, love for dogs, and a B.A. in Theatre and Economics from The College of William & Mary.

Help us give a warm welcome to Joseph!

01/05/2025

Join us for our first ArtsBloom Workshop! Held on Sunday, January 19th from 1-5PM, with a focus on “Arts & Activism”. This workshop will be facilitated by Rochester’s own Lu Highsmith – Poet, Spoken Word Artist & “Artivist”.

Tickets are $75. Student tickets are $50 with proof of valid student ID at door. To book, visit https://gevatheatre.org/event/artsbloom-workshops/?id=56801.

Geva's ArtsBloom Workshops are facilitated by locally and nationally renowned theatre artistsopen to anyone ages 14 and up and include interactive instruction on topics such as: arts & activism, acting, embracing & celebrating difference, and more! These workshops are funded in part by the City of Rochester’s ArtsBloom grant with the goal of “enriching and expanding the experience of public art for all Rochesterians by reaching historically underserved residents, while increasing economic opportunities for local artists and small arts organizations in Rochester."

01/04/2025

Sneak peek from the rehearsal room for our upcoming production of Nina Simone: Four Women! Featuring Garnet Williams, X’ene Sky, Hillary Jones, Kenita R. Miller, and Sojourner Brown.

Nina Simone: Four Women plays on the Wilson Stage Jan 14 - Feb 09. Visit GevaTheatre.org for more details!

01/03/2025

Join us for Geva Insights following our 6pm Performance of Nina Simone: Four Women on Tuesday, January 21!

Geva is proud to be partnering with the University of Rochester’s Black Studies Department on several post-show discussions this season. Department Chair Dr. Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. will be joined by Dr. Jordan Ealey to discuss Nina Simone’s legacy and her impact on music and activism.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Event begins roughly at 7:45pm, depending on performance runtime. Tickets to the Jan 21st performance of Nina Simone: Four Women are recommended, but not required.

01/02/2025

Happy New Year from Geva Theatre!

Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to visit all of our 2024 productions - which was your favorite?

12/31/2024

You only have 12 more hours to give in 2024! We need your help supporting our brilliant artists. Listen to what Ebeenzeer Scrooge has to say!

Donate now by visiting https://gevatheatre.org/support-the-magic-of-geva/.

12/29/2024

Happy closing to the cast and crew of A Christmas Carol! Thank you to all who joined us this holiday season. Wishing a happy and joyous New Year to all!

Photos by Ron Heerkens Jr./ Goat Factory Media

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Little Women opens in just ONE month! Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel comes to fresh life in this inventive, theatrical adaptation by Heather Chrisler which follows as the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy – gather in the family attic. From making up fairy stories, writing for their pretend newspaper, and playing make believe, they graduate to scenes of love, loss, and – for Jo – artistic self-discovery, as they come of age against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Rachel Alderman returns to Rochester to direct this production after directing last season’s Dial M For Murder. Little Women opens on Geva’s Wilson Stage February 25th and runs through March 23rd. For tickets and more info, visit GevaTheatre.org or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382.

Thank you! With your help, we exceeded our goal of raising $50,000 before New Year’s Day! We are incredibly grateful for your support, along with the match from the Mary S. Mulligan Charitable Trust and an anonymous donor. Thank you for believing in the magic and vitality of live theatre made for and with our community. Thank you for supporting Geva’s Playwright in Residence program this season and beyond. Happy New Year! Warmly, the Team at Geva Theatre

ArtsBloom Workshops at Geva Theatre - Arts & Activism

Join us Sunday, Jan. 19th for our next ArtsBloom Workshop at Geva Theatre! This workshop will be facilitated by Rochester’s own Lu Highsmith - Poet, Spoken Word Artist, and “Artivist” with a focus on “Arts & Activism” Tickets are $75. Student tickets are $50 with proof of valid student ID at door. To book, visit https://gevatheatre.org/event/artsbloom-workshops/?id=56801.

Geva Theatre - Nina Simone: Four Women

Sneak peek from the rehearsal room for our upcoming production of Nina Simone: Four Women! Featuring Garnet Williams, X’ene Sky, Hillary Jones, Kenita R. Miller, and Sojourner Brown. Nina Simone: Four Women plays on the Wilson Stage Jan 14 - Feb 09. Visit GevaTheatre.org for more details!

Listen to what Ebenezer Scrooge has to say!

You only have 12 more hours to give in 2024! We need your help supporting our brilliant artists. Listen to what Ebeenzeer Scrooge has to say! Donate now by visiting https://gevatheatre.org/support-the-magic-of-geva/.

A Christmas Carol

Happy Opening to the Cast and Crew of A Christmas Carol! 🎁 CAST 🎁 • Young Tim Cratchit: Adriana Ruya Venable/Reid A. Antal • Man/Solicitor 1/Ghost of Christmas Future: Sommer Carbuccia • Ebenezer Scrooge: Michael Preston • Bob Cratchit/Marley: Carman Lacivita • Solicitor 2/Mrs. Cratchit/Mrs. Fezziwig: Esther Winter • Fred/Fezziwig/Ghost of Christmas Present: Tom Holcomb • Fan/Martha/Ghost of Christmas Past: Imani Youngblood • Clarence: George Martone/Nailah Rollins • Arthur/Peter: Frederick R. Hawkins/Millicent Mahar • Young Ebenezer: Aurora Wantuch/Willow Sky Fisher • Apprentice Ebenezer/Ellis: Blake Hamilton Currie • Belle/Lily: Sujaya Sunkara • Belinda: Lauren Hochreiter/Rosemary Laprime • Turkey Boy: Kit Wanek/Deonne Major • Londoners/Ensemble: Evan Burmeister, Colin Cedeño, Rachel Ekstrom, Gabriel Pierce, Julia Schubbe, Kaley Sumeriski • Swings: Kai Hoag, Sydney Johnson 🎄 CREATIVE TEAM 🎄 • Written by: Charles Dickens • Adapted by: Harrison David Rivers • In collaboration with Dramaturg: Sally Lobel • Directed by: Elizabeth Williamson • Choreography: Ashleigh King • Music Direction: Don Kot • Associate Director: Jasmine B. Gunter • Scenic Design: Se Hyun Oh • Costume Design: Ilona Somogyi • Lighting Design: Nc Vincent • Sound Design: André Pluess • Wig Design: Emma Gustafson • Production Stage Manager: Jack Meister-Lopez • Assistant Stage Managers: Shannon Toot and Julia Bregy • Casting: Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA. and Elizabeth Hay • General Manager: Thalia Schramm ❄️ ADDITIONAL CREDITS ❄️ • Rehearsal Stage Manager: Colt Luedtke • Fight Choreographer: Erica Murphy • Associate Scenic Design: Yijun Yang • Associate Costume Design: Herin Kaputkin • Associate Sound Design: Andrew Mark Wilhelm • Assistant Lighting Design: Samantha Weiser • Youth Supervisor: Kate Duprey • Assistant Young Supervisor: Ezra Eaves • Dialect Coach: Thom Miller • Additional

A Christmas Carol is just around the corner! Take a behind the scenes look at our Costume Shop and Scene Shop as they get ready for this magical time of year!

August Wilson's How I Learned What I Learned - Geva Theatre

Geva’s “‘How I Learned What I Learned’ is another strong offering, both honoring and humanizing one of America’s greatest 20th century playwrights.” Thank you for the wonderful review City Magazine! Read the full review here: https://www.roccitymag.com/arts-entertainment/theater-review-how-i-learned-what-i-learned-18328035 August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned is running on our intimate Fielding stage now through December 1st! For tickets and more info, visit our website at GevaTheatre.org, or call our Box Office at 585-232-4382.

Meet Stephen Conrad Moore, starring in August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned! August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned opens this Saturday, October 19th. Secure your tickets by visiting our website at GevaTheatre.org, or by calling our Box Office at 585-232-4382. #GevaTheatre #AugustWilson #VisitROC

Meet taneisha duggan, Director of August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned, as we take a look behind the process of this production 📚 August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned begins in just 4 DAYS on October 15th. Secure your tickets by visiting our website at GevaTheatre.org or by calling our Box Office at 585-232-4382. #GevaTheatre #AugustWilson #VisitROC

TODAY ONLY! September 16th - Grab your tickets to Rochester's favorite holiday tradition and save up to 40%. Join us at the theatre this holiday season as KeyBank presents A Christmas Carol. To get your tickets, visit us online at GevaTheatre.org (discounts available until midnight), call our Box Office at 585-232-4382, or stop by in-person now until 8pm!

Spin to Win! We are just ONE WEEK AWAY from our one-day sale for A Christmas Carol - On Monday, September 16th, you can get up to 80% OFF children's tickets and up to 40% OFF adults tickets for Geva’s brand new production of A Christmas Carol this holiday season - you don’t want to miss out! This sale is available online at gevatheatre.org, over the phone by calling 585-232-4382, or coming in-person to our Box Office. Reminder: the first 10 people to purchase tickets in-person at our Box Office at 8am, 12pm, and 6pm get to spin the prize wheel for a chance to win Geva merch, a pair of tickets to any of the shows in our 24/25 One Geva Subscription series, and more! #GevaTheatre #AChristmasCarol #VisitROC