Compass Performing Arts Factory

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 🤓

11/22/2025

December happenings at The Factory

A showcase of play shorts written by local playwrights based on Christmas Songs and Carols

10/16/2025

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For the remaining two Thursday 7:30 pm shows, ART/WNY is offering a pay-what-you-can ticket deal. Times are tight so the Rep wants you to make the best out of your entertainment dollar and take in some great theater.

10/14/2025

10/09/2025

Ah, the crispness in the air, leaves beginning to turn, the theater season is in full mode, and the Factory assembled a great line-up of theatrical performances and events to get that pumpkin spice in your latte.

Oct 9th through Oct 25th - American Repertory Theater of WNY presents "The Gods of Paderewski Drive" by Tom Dudzick. This homebound tale of hope and redemption runs Thurs/Fridays at 7:30 pm / Saturdays at 5 pm. Tickets $30 General/$20 Industry. For online tickets click the link below:
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Oct 18th - Acting With Spirits: A Ghost Hunt. Join esteemed paranormal experts for a thrilling night of ghost hunting at the Compass Performing Arts Factory home of American Repertory Theater of WNY! Get ready to explore the mysteries of this historic location and connect with the spirits that reside within its walls.
Time is 8 pm: following the production of Gods of Paderewski Drive
Price for the event: $30 (plus service charge) Order your tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/american-repertory-theater-of-wny-59360222123

Combine a performance of Gods of Paderewski Drive with the Ghost Hunt for the price of $30! (Pluse service charge)
Hit the link above for details.

Join us for a thrilling adventure into the supernatural world of Paderewski Drive, where mysteries unravel and secrets are revealed!