OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe | Beyond the Nest (Rochester)

OFC Creations Theatre Center / Old Farm Cafe

OFC Creations (Opportunities For Creativity) continues to enhance the arts throughout the Rochester area for all ages. Through shows, unique events, and educational classes - OFC is committed to giving back to our next generation. In summer 2020, OFC opened a brand new theatre in Brighton, the OFC Creations Theatre Center. The new OFC Creations Theatre Center (3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623), opened in July 2020, is a multi-purpose arts center focused on youth theater education and performances, mounting professional plays and musicals, hosting community events, presenting out-of-town entertainers, and providing much-needed performance space to local arts groups. The center offers classes in acting, singing, and dancing; school field trips and tours; community events; and theater camps during summer and school. OFC runs ROC Summer Theatre Experience: The largest theatre summer camp program in upstate NY.

About

OFC Creations Theatre Center is a professional regional performing arts center proudly based in Rochester, NY. Since 2005, OFC has been creating unique, beloved, and high caliber theatrical productions under the direction of Eric Vaughn Johnson.

PRO-SEASON: OFC's Broadway in Brighton Series is a professional line up of musical productions featuring performers from New York City, Los Angeles, and across the country.  Many actors have performed on Broadway, on National Tours, and in major motion pictures. This subscription based series includes popular shows that are rarely produced in the region.

EDUCATION: OFC's educational programs offers opportunities for students ages 4 to 18 to take the stage through classes in acting, singing and dance. Students can perform in full shows that rehearse afterschool and weekends as well as in OFC's massive summer camp program, ROC Summer Theatre Experience.

The staff at OFC is comprised of current theatre professionals focused on creating the next generation of theatre professionals and high caliber productions. Johnson has assembled a team of artists and teaching artists with major credits, and continues to grow and expand the team to meet the high demand for performing arts in the Rochester region. 

OFC Creations Theatre Center

Originally housed in multiple theatres including the Kodak Center and the Lyric Theatre, OFC opened a new, multi-purpose performing arts center in Brighton in July of 2020: OFC Creations Theatre Center.

The OFC Creations Theatre Center (3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623) has given the company the opportunity to expand to offer more to the community that it serves. The 260-seat theatre hosts a multitude of events. The re-designed lobby is ideal for community receptions and events. Additional spaces include a multi-use dance studio, private lesson rooms, greenroom/dressing room, and more. The center is air conditioned, ADA accessible, and has free parking for 750 vehicles. (Find out more on the  theatre by CLICKING HERE)

With a focus on youth theatre education and performances, mounting professional plays and musicals, hosting community events, presenting out-of-town entertainers, the center provides much-needed performance space to local arts groups of all sizes. 

The Old Farm Cafe

Blending great food with a unique theatrical experience, guests will be immediately transported to a captivating and calming barnyard, giving you the feeling of enjoying a sunny summer day no matter the actual Rochester weather. Designed by the incomparable Jack Haldoupis, The Old Farm Cafe depicts the gorgeous and idealistic life on a well-loved barnyard, including plant growth and greenery, sounds of the early morning, and animatronic animals. The cafe is open to the public throughout the week for handcrafted caffeinated drinks and unique barnyard beverages. Find out more about The Old Farm Cafe by CLICKING HERE

Can’t get enough of the barn? Host your next event with us! With space available for up to 160 guests, The Old Farm Cafe is your one-stop-shop for birthday parties, bridal showers, family reunions, and other get-togethers.

OFC Creations offers classes in acting, singing, and dance, as well as countless on stage experiences where kids can put on a full show! OFC's expansive summer camp program (Roc Summer Theatre Experience) is the largest in New York state!