Rochester Community Players Centennial Honor Roll

The Rochester Community Players Centennial Honor Roll recognizes our most important asset: the people who have been part of starting, growing, funding, and steadfastly supporting RCP in countless ways throughout its long history.

During our first 100 years, there have been many things to applaud as well as challenges to overcome. What has never changed is the reason Rochester Community Players is now celebrating its Centennial Season. Credit for our longevity belongs to the dedicated people who first envisioned a community theatre group for Rochester followed by the commitment of thousands of volunteers over the years who worked on productions, served on the board of directors and committees, conducted fundraising activities, and more.

A small staff of directors, designers, and office personnel also worked with these dedicated volunteers until 1998 when RCP became an all-volunteer organization.

The Centennial Honor Roll provides an opportunity to celebrate people who have made a commitment to the success of Rochester Community Players at any time in its history from 1924 through today. 

Join us in honoring someone you would like to see recognized with a tax-deductible donation of $50 per person to Rochester Community Players. People added to the Centennial Honor Roll throughout 2025 will be listed on RCP’s website, in programs for RCP productions, and at all Centennial Season events.

RCP’s Centennial Season Events

RCP’s 100^th season in the media: See Jim Memmott’s “Remarkable Rochester” column in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle online. 

Were you ever part of an RCP show? Helped with concessions?  Painted scenery?  Worked on finding props for plays? Sold program ads? Served on an RCP committee? 

Anyone who has worked with Rochester Community Players is invited to  this special across-the-decades gathering with plenty of time to share favorite RCP stories, anecdotes and memories with people from our theatre’s past AND present!

Sign up to attend and encourage former RCP volunteers no longer living in Rochester to come back to see their theatre friends again

This special event ending RCP’s Centennial Season Celebration will include our Honorary Chairperson Mimi Kennedy! Watch for information about tickets and other details to be announced soon.

Congressman Morelle Presents Congressional Record to Rochester Community Players

Congressman Joseph Morelle presents a framed Congressional Record to President Michael Krickmire during a morning “Coffee & Conversation” meeting on April 23 with RCP volunteers on the set of The Ferryman at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC).

In his April 25, 2025, e-newsletter, Congressman Morelle shared this photo and information about his meeting with RCP volunteers: 

Celebrating the History of Rochester’s Artistic Community

 

The Rochester Community Players Theater Group is celebrating their 100^th season! For a full century, this group has been a cornerstone of Rochester’s artistic community, and I was grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their legacy with an entry into the Congressional Record. I stopped by this week to meet the talented individuals who carry this legacy forward and present them with the Congressional Record.

See the Congressman’s presentation on the floor of the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. on March 25, 2025.

LOOKING AHEAD! 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

One of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, the many threads of this comedy include preparations for a wedding, lovers in a romantic tangle, actors rehearsing a play, and a fairy king quarreling with his wife.  

Performances: July 11-26, 2025

At the Highland Park Bowl

Director: Lizz K.d

The African Company Presents Richard III by Carlyle Brown

_{The African Company Presents Richard III is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection.} 

Based on the true story of a Black theatre company’s popular production of Shakespeare’s Richard III in 1821’s New York City and the white theatre owner trying to shut down their show by any means possible.

Performances: October 3-11, 2025

At the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), 142 Atlantic Avenue

Director: Reuben Tapp