RCP’s Next Production!
“A Good Farmer”
by Sharyn Rothstein
October 16 – 24, 2026
The final show in RCP’s 101st season is A Good Farmer by Sharyn Rothstein and directed by Maria Scipione.
A Good Farmer was inspired by a New York Times article in 2006 regarding increased immigration enforcement on small, family-run farms in Elba, New York. This practice has since escalated making Rothstein’s play yet more relevant as it examines themes of love, friendship, and humanity amidst contentious and often divisive political issues surrounding immigration.
It is a moving drama that explores the friendship between Bonnie Johnson, a cabbage farmer, and her unlikely best friend, Carla Gutierrez, an undocumented Mexican immigrant. It is also an effective story about finding the power to face what divides us.
Evening performances are October 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and October 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), 142 Atlantic Avenue in Rochester.
The cast includes Amy Taipale Canfield, Ashley Valdés Garcell, Grace Judge, KathrynRebholz, Ian Remmers, Crescenzo Scipione, and Helana Shumway.
Applause
for Generous Donors!
To everyone who attended RCP’s free performances of The Taming of this Shrew at the Highland Park Bowl in July, thank you for coming to see our unusual “Social Media Shakespeare” production of a well-known play! And a second thank-you to the many, many people who also made donations to “Help RCP Keep Summer Shakespeare Free”! For 29 years, Rochester Community Players has provided free performances for everyone to enjoy; and we look forward to continuing this tradition with next summer’s 30th Shakespeare in the Park production!
We also rely on the generosity and support of donors throughout the year to help with the costs of producing each season of shows that people throughout the community can be a part of as well as attend!
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today through our website or by mailing a check payable to Rochester Community Players to: RCP, 36 Chenin Run, Fairport, NY 14450. Thank you!