Compass Performing Arts Factory

05/25/2026

Auditions

Few time-slots remain for ART/WNY’s General Auditions for the 2026-27 season. Auditions to be held from 6 pm to 10 pm, tonight, May 25th.

Please text 716 339 2999 to find out which time-slots still remain open. Please prepare one monologue and if auditioning voice, 32 bars of music to be sung acapella.

There are multiple roles available for the two current shows slated for the season including To***co Road (October 2026) and an adaptation of Three Penny Opera (April 2027).

ART/WNY may not be the shiniest toy or make you rich overnight but, damn it, the company will give you a shot at robust roles and take gambles on folks. Show ‘em what you got.

05/22/2026

Busy end-of-month at the American Repertory Theater of WNY

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04/10/2026

BUA gets underway tonight at the Compass.

03/12/2026

The Factory's assembly-line is cooking in March with productions, events and staged readings.

March 12th -March 28th, American Repertory Theater of WNY presents the premiere of Dan O'Brien's "An Irish Play". Pay-what-you-can 7:30 pm Thursday performances, Fridays at 7:30 pm, and Saturdays at 5:00 pm. Tickets $28-$25. Information visit www.artofwny.org

March 14th - American Repertory Theater of WNY is hosting a Saint Paddy's celebration following the March 14th, 5-7 pm performance of "An Irish Play". Food, cheer, and the music of Dick Whiskey and Moxy Caberet that keep ya rolling like a Jack Hunter on an icy surface. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-irish-play-saint-pattys-celebration-tickets-1984702052265?aff=oddtdtcreator

March 28th - Staged reading of Bella Poynton's "The Appliance". 8 pm (following the production of "An Irish Play".

02/13/2026

Opening night! Support originality from local theater

01/30/2026

Get ready to roll the dice and cook up some fantastic dishes at The Dungeons and Dragons Crockpot Cookoff - a culinary adventure awaits!

01/27/2026

This Spring

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01/24/2026

Brewing at the Factory in February

01/22/2026

Got cabin-fever? Suffering from the Buffalo Bills Blues? All you want to do is eat all day? Is that inner 90’s nerd calling to you?

Join American Repertory Theater of WNY for the 2nd annual Crock Pot Cookoff at Compass Performing Arts Center, 545 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY. All proceeds from the event go to help ART/WNY continue the company’s mission to support 716 artists.

Here’s the setup. For $25 you can reserve a spot at the Dungeon & Dragon campaign table and vie for a winning prize. Only 40 seats available for the tournament. The $25 also gets you access to sample and judge all the crockpot entries.

Those who bring their best crock pot recipe to pit it against others have free entry to the event but must pay and entry fee of $15 to enter the D & D tournament.

The best crockpots will be determined by a jury of peers. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes to be awarded to the best delish dishes.

Not interested in doing either and just want to eat and drink? Price of admission is $25 for entry and a chance to win a door prize.

Ticket info in the bio

Shake those winter blahs and get in touch with your inner nerd 🤓