Rochester's Home for Local Comedy

Laugh your way to a good time with our comedy shows, classes, and workshops.
The Focus Theater is the best place to see comedic acts and shows produced by local talent.

What's happening at The Focus Theater?

Calling all writers!

We're putting on a sketch show and we want you to be a part of it! Adele M. Fico will help you take your work, acting or writing, to the next level as we produce a sketch showcase that highlights our talented comedy community.

Submissions extended to 3/8/24.

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Upcoming Shows

The Focus Theater is your home for locally-produced, feature length comedy shows. We have it all, from stand-up showcases to improvised Dungeons & Dragons!

Get your tickets ahead of time and download them for easy check-in at the theater.

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Upcoming Workshops

Workshops at the Focus Theater are taught by passionate community members and cover a wide range of subjects.

Usually, these sessions are limited to a duration of only 2-3 hours, allowing individuals to dip their toes or engage in concentrated advanced study.

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Upcoming Classes

Every season, The Focus Theater teaches an Intro to Improv class, alongside other higher level improv classes.

The Focus Theater also offers a rotating selection of stand-up and sketch comedy classes, as well as general acting and character training.

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