Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock: Young Actors Edition is a dynamic, one-hour version of the musical based on the hit movie, designed especially for young performers. The tuner follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.
Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten. Created by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Wayne Kirkpatrick, and successful screenwriters Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Something Rotten was lauded by audience members and critics alike, receiving several Best Musical nominations and hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 years".
Water for Elephants, based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, is a dazzling, heart-filled musical about Jacob, a young man desperate to escape his past, who jumps aboard a moving train uncertain of the road ahead. Finding himself on the ride of a lifetime, Jacob joins the colorful company of a traveling circus and is hired by the imperious ringmaster, August, as caretaker to the animals.
We’re not going to huff or puff, because we’ll be too busy singing and dancing! Focusing on skills in acting, singing, and dance — instructors will lead campers in learning a short 12–15-minute full stage production. Campers will be introduced to costumes, sets, props, and more all while having fun onstage!
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.
Summer Camp @ Stages - 3rd floor West Herr Performing Arts Center, August 10 - 21, grades 2-6, 9am-4pm. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.
Brand new show! A riveting spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass World, Wonderland reminds us "ordinary magic happens every single day." This contemporary adaption features a fresh pop score with music from Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, The Civil War, Bonnie & Clyde, Death Note , lyrics by Jack Murphy (The Civil War), and a revised book by Jennifer Paulson-Lee and Gabriel Barre (based on an original book by Gregory Boyd (The Civil War) and Jack Murphy).
Brand new show! This production is for Pre-Professional Teens for our Fall Intensive of Dear Evan Hansen. Students should be between the ages of 15-18, students outside of this age bracket should contact OFC before signing up for auditions.
This play follows Mrs. Wilson’s school class as they bring Treasure Island to life in their classroom. The students play all the parts by borrowing everyday classroom pieces to become their swords, telescopes, and treasure. In the story Jim Hawkins sets his course for adventure to find secret treasure with the unlikeliest teams.
Summer Camp @ Stages - 3rd floor West Herr Performing Arts Center, August 24-28, grades 1 - 5 , 9am-4pm. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.
Friday, August 28, 7:30 pm
Saturday, August 29, 7:30 pm
Sunday, August 30, 2 pm
Thursday, September 3, 7:30 pm
Friday, September 4, 7:30 pm
Saturday, September 5, 7:30 pm
Location:
Seneca Park Zoo, Saint Paul Street, Rochester, NY, USA
Step into the spotlight and take your training to the next level with Perfecting the Craft: Learning to Be a Triple Threat. This one-week camp is designed exclusively for dedicated kid performers who are ready to refine their skills and prepare for the next stage in their theatrical journey. This camp is perfect for those interested in taking theatre seriously and exploring the next steps in their theatrical journey.
Step into the spotlight and take your training to the next level with Perfecting the Craft: Learning to Be a Triple Threat. This one-week camp is designed exclusively for dedicated teen performers who are ready to refine their skills and prepare for the next stage in their theatrical journey.
If we can’t make it to Zootopia, we’ll go to PintTopia on stage instead! This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage.
Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is sure to send performers and audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with adventure.
Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is sure to send performers and audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with adventure.
If we can’t make it to Zootopia, we’ll go to PintTopia on stage instead! This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage.
If we can’t make it to Zootopia, we’ll go to PintTopia on stage instead! This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage.
Brand new program! Every young witch and wizard dreams of receiving their acceptance letter to a magical school of magic! In this dreaming theatre experience, students will step into a world of spells, magical creatures, mysterious adventures, and unforgettable friendships.
Explore the mysterious fathoms below in Disney's The Little Mermaid! Adapted from the Broadway production and animated feature film, this stage version is magical for young performers and audiences with classic songs and characters that have been loved for generations.
A raucous comedic rollercoaster in which social lines are drawn ... and then crossed with incendiary abandon. Eureka Day uses humanity and skewering rhetoric to ask the question of the century: How can we agree on a solution when we can't even agree on a reality?
This "fetch" musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone.
Step into the spotlight and bring your favorite pop hits to life in The Pop Diva Experience! This fun, high-energy class is designed for kids who love to sing, dance, and express themselves just like their favorite pop stars!
This is What It Sounds Like to be lead a double life as a performer and a protector! This new and highly requested class is designed for performers who love KPop Demon Hunters and giving being “a triple threat” a whole new meaning.
This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The class will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends!
This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The class will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends!
This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The class will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends!
This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The class will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends!
This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The class will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends!
This fun and exploratory class will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The class will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends!
A wildly inventive, razor-sharp comedy that reimagines the 1869 expedition of John Wesley Powell and his crew as they chart the uncharted canyons of the American West. Filled with humor, heart, and breathtaking theatricality, Men on Boats is a thrilling journey through uncharted territory--past and present--and you won't see one cis-White male.
Step into a captivating world where you become the detective in a thrilling 19th-century murder mystery, drawn from the sensational headlines of the era. This enchanting event, led by the talented actors of the WNY Improv Group, invites you to engage in an interactive experience like no other.
Rochester's most exciting (and affordable!) gala fundraiser!! Join Blackfriars leadership in raising funds to support the year ahead as we mingle, enjoy hors d'ouevres and entertainment, and vote for next season's big musical!
Brand new show! Pilot Production! OFC is proud to be one of the first theatres to pilot the brand-new musical, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas Jr! Under the direction of Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin who plays Ma Otter in the Broadway in Brighton production (as well as from Disney’s Out of the Box TV Series), students will be part of the development of this brand-new Jr musical and perform on the Broadway in Brighton set.
Disney's The Lion King KIDS has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, and now you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your community.
Back by popular demand! Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas brings the beloved Jim Henson television special to life, live on stage. Hailed by The New York Times for its “superb score” by Academy Award–winning songwriter Paul Williams, this nostalgic tale takes us to Frogtown Hollow, where Ma and Emmet Otter risk what little they have to make each other’s holiday dreams come true. This very merry musical is a heartwarming celebration perfect for the entire family.
With an infectiously unforgettable score from four-time Grammy winner, three-time Oscar winner and musical theatre giant, Stephen Schwartz, Pippin is the story of one young man's journey to be extraordinary. Winner of four 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, this updated circus-inspired version of Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world.
Brand new show! Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr. is your golden ticket to the stage with this brand new show! With an original score composed by Marc Shaiman with lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray) and a book by David Greig, this new show also features songs from the beloved 1971 motion picture including "The Candy Man," "I've Got a Golden Ticket," and "Pure Imagination."
Consider yourself at home with Oliver! JR., the classic musical based on Charles Dickens' novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.
This fun and exploratory camp will feature popular songs and dances as students learn to take to the stage. Join us as students assist with creating their showcase, building their confidence, public speaking skills, and creativity. The camp will conclude with a short 8-15 minute showcase open to family and friends! Find out more at www.ofccreations.com/pints
A New Year's Eve experience for those of us who might not want to stay up until midnight ... OR who want to start early and keep the excitement going all night long! It's a fast-paced, laugh-filled explosion of talent featuring a live band and an included dessert and wine reception for all ticket holders!
Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise and features a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.
The gang is back for an action-packed summer extravaganza as Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the Wildcats finish junior year and blast onto the summer scene in Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR. Based on Disney Channel’s blockbuster TV movie, Disney’s High School Musical 2 JR. can be performed as a follow-up to Disney’s High School Musical JR. or as an introduction to everyone’s favorite Wildcats.
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation hit, How to Train Your Dragon JR. brings fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs to the stage. Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition and befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, the unlikely heroes fight against the odds to save both their worlds in this wonderful theatrical adaptation.
Filled with an exuberant mixture of country pop/rock and musical theatre tunes, Pump Boys and Dinettes is a delightfully toe-tapping slice-of-life tale about the down-home folks who run the local gas station and diner off a rural southern highway.
