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.

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Upcoming Shows

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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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