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THIS SATURDAY!!!! Rochester Famous* - Improv Comedy Show ft. Fuzzrod - (10/17) Getting to know Rochester just got funnie...
10/16/2026

THIS SATURDAY!!!!

Rochester Famous* - Improv Comedy Show ft. Fuzzrod - (10/17)

Getting to know Rochester just got funnier. Join us for a night of laughter as seasoned improv comedians perform hilarious, interconnected skits based on monologues from Rochester’s who’s who—the people who shape our local arts, communities, and small businesses. Featuring guest monologists Fuzzrod for October, plus a live acoustic performance!

The greatest band along the Genesee River, Fuzzrod features Grammy-winning audio engineer Stephen Roessner on drums, Karrah Teague on guitar and vocals, Phil Shaw on guitar and vocals, and Brandon Henahan on bass. Called the “best band in Rochester” by City Newspaper, Fuzzrod trades in anthemic garage punk, with hit songs like “F*ck Work” and “Irondequoit Dads.” Check out their newest single, “Best of Rochester” on Bandcamp: https://fuzzrod.bandcamp.com/

Date: Saturday, October 17th
Time: Bar and doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10 get them online or at the door!
https://focus.theater/products/rochester-famous-fuzzrod

Join us for an evening of spooky improv twists on some classic party games. Watch as our players try to guess a word bas...
10/15/2026

Join us for an evening of spooky improv twists on some classic party games. Watch as our players try to guess a word based on improv scenes as they are in them, justify outrageous suggestions, and try not to give the game away. The more they struggle, the more you’ll laugh. We won’t hold it against you, besides we already forgot to keep score!

COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!

Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM; show at 7 PM
Ticket: $5 general admission
🎟️ available online and at the door!

https://focus.theater/products/halloween-game-night

🌱 THE EXPO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS HERE! 💜We’re excited to share our workshop schedule for the inaugural Rooting & Rising C...
10/15/2026

🌱 THE EXPO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE IS HERE! 💜

We’re excited to share our workshop schedule for the inaugural Rooting & Rising Community EXPO!

Throughout the day, guests will have the opportunity to learn something new, explore their interests, and connect with local professionals and community members sharing their knowledge and experiences.

✨ All workshops are FREE and open to the public!

Swipe through to explore the schedule and workshop descriptions happening throughout the EXPO!

A HUGE thank you to our incredible workshop leaders and educators for sharing their time, talents, and expertise to help bring this day to life. We’re so excited for our community to experience everything you have planned! 💜

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM to 3 PM
📍 Sibley Square | Rochester, NY
🎟️ FREE + open to the public

Please note: Workshop times and activities are subject to change.

Scary Movie Night: An Improvised Horror FilmFriday, October 30, 2026 at 7 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)Looking for a Paranorma...
10/13/2026

Scary Movie Night: An Improvised Horror Film

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7 pm (doors open 6:30 pm)

Looking for a Paranormal Activity to do the night before Halloween? Need some Sinister plans to Get Out of the House? Then join Us for a spooky movie night with ReMake Theater! Get ready for chills, thrills and improv skills right before your eyes while we turn your favorite non-horror movie into a horror movie! Bring a friend, bring a blanket and curl up with some popcorn from the bar for a movie experience like no other!

Tickets ($10) online or at the door!
https://focus.theater/products/scary-movie-night-an-improvised-horror-film

Getting to know Rochester just got funnier. Join us for a night of laughter as seasoned improv comedians perform hilario...
10/12/2026

Getting to know Rochester just got funnier. Join us for a night of laughter as seasoned improv comedians perform hilarious, interconnected skits based on monologues from Rochester’s who’s who—the people who shape our local arts, communities, and small businesses. Featuring guest monologists Fuzzrod for October, plus a live acoustic performance!

The greatest band along the Genesee River, Fuzzrod features Grammy-winning audio engineer Stephen Roessner on drums, Karrah Teague on guitar and vocals, Phil Shaw on guitar and vocals, and Brandon Henahan on bass. Called the “best band in Rochester” by City Newspaper, Fuzzrod trades in anthemic garage punk, with hit songs like “F*ck Work” and “Irondequoit Dads.” Check out their newest single, “Best of Rochester” on Bandcamp: https://fuzzrod.bandcamp.com/

Date: Saturday, October 17th
Time: Bar and doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
https://focus.theater/products/rochester-famous-fuzzrod

TONIGHT! AT 7! DOORS AT 6:30! Want to see what a comedy class can do for you? The Classy Show is a celebration of our Su...
10/10/2026

TONIGHT! AT 7! DOORS AT 6:30!

Want to see what a comedy class can do for you? The Classy Show is a celebration of our Summer Class graduates from Improv 1, 2, 3, and Standup playing alongside Focus Theater Instructors. Come see some of our newly minted improvisers and comedians hit the stage alongside our veterans. It’s like a Classy Night out at the theater we even got single serving wines in plastic cups. Focus. Theater. Classy.

Tickets: $10 online or at the door
Time: Doors and bar at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
https://focus.theater/products/the-classy-show-oct

📸: Stage & Event Photography by Kat Kuo

Tonigggghhhttttt will be the night that I will EAT RED ZONE PIZZA 🍕❤️🎭That’s right! Grab a FREE slice, courtesy of Red Z...
10/09/2026

Tonigggghhhttttt will be the night that I will EAT RED ZONE PIZZA 🍕❤️🎭

That’s right! Grab a FREE slice, courtesy of Red Zone Pizza, and enjoy some of the best short-form improv that Rochester has to offer. Witty one-liners, wild guesses, and chaotic physical comedy is the name of the game for this month’s TWO featured troupes, RIT Improv and Dad K!lls Car.

Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: Bar and doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
BOGO tickets for students w/ student ID

https://focus.theater/products/hot-n-fresh

Want to see what a comedy class can do for you? The Classy Show is a celebration of our Summer Class graduates from Impr...
10/08/2026

Want to see what a comedy class can do for you? The Classy Show is a celebration of our Summer Class graduates from Improv 1, 2, 3, and Standup playing alongside Focus Theater Instructors. Come see some of our newly minted improvisers and comedians hit the stage alongside our veterans. It’s like a Classy Night out at the theater we even got single serving wines in plastic cups. Focus. Theater. Classy.

Date: Saturday, October 10th
Time: Doors and bar at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Price: $10

Wanna pizza this? Then come on down to The Focus Theater for Hot ‘n Fresh! Grab a free slice while enjoying some of the ...
10/07/2026

Wanna pizza this? Then come on down to The Focus Theater for Hot ‘n Fresh! Grab a free slice while enjoying some of the best short-form improv that Rochester has to offer 😎

Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: Bar and doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10

https://focus.theater/products/hot-n-fresh

ReRoll Live! is a high-energy blend of improv comedy, tabletop RPGs, and game show chaos.Three comedians embark on a liv...
10/06/2026

ReRoll Live! is a high-energy blend of improv comedy, tabletop RPGs, and game show chaos.

Three comedians embark on a live, unscripted fantasy adventure led by a Game Master. But when the dice aren’t on their side, they can call for a reroll by pulling an audience member into a fast-paced challenge with cool prizes on the line!

Every show is different. Every roll can change the story. And every audience member has the chance to become the hero… and win nifty prizes!

Date: Friday, October 23rd
Time: Bar and doors at 6:30 PM, show at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $15

https://focus.theater/products/reroll-live-oct

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