Blackfriars Theatre takes great pride in announcing our planned move to a new theatre venue where we will open our 60th anniversary season in September 2009.

A 15-month search for a new venue culminated in October with the signing of a long-term lease on for 795 East Main Street, in Rochester, New York.  A former bus garage and auto repair shop, this building will be transformed into a theatre with a thrust-style stage, and seating for approximately 140 audience members.  In addition to maintaining the high level of performance quality that our patrons have come to expect, this ground level building will allow greater access for our patrons that have found it difficult to attend performance at our current location at 28 Lawn Street.  

Democrat and Chronicle article about the new venue: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20081012/NEWS01/810120324 by Stuart Low

Check back often for updates about fundraising, volunteer opportunities and renovation progress as we begin this new journey toward a fully accessible and exciting new theatre venue for the Greater Rochester community.