Upcoming Events
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sHOT Girl Summer w. Li Monahd - 8/6 8pmFINAL DRAG SHOW OF THE SUMMER! Why stop the party now? These queens are waxed, vaxxed, and ready to party all summer. Please join us in July & August for what promises to be an evening of music, dance, glamour, and so much more! Featuring some of the best talent in New England, and hosted by seacoast darling Li Monahd.
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Play Reading: Iceberg Effect by Michele
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Film Screening: The Rest I Make Up - 8/11 7pmMaria Irene Fornes was one of America's greatest playwrights and most influential teachers, writing over 40 plays and winning nine Obie Awards, though few know of her.The visionary Cuban-American dramatist constructed astonishing worlds onstage and taught countless students how to connect with their imaginations.
When she gradually stops writing due to dementia, an unexpected friendship with filmmaker Michelle Memran reignites her spontaneous creative spirit and triggers a decade-long collaboration that picks up where the pen left off. There will be a Zoom Q & A with the filmmaker after screening the film. |
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Play Reading: Gertie and Alice by the Sea (You Are to Me) by Caridad Svich - 8/13 7pmIn the last house in the world, Gertie and Alice live out their days. They still do the things we do–eating, talking, laughing with friends and lovers—until what they know begins to slip away, and all that is left is desire.
Panel discussion with artists and experts on creative aging following the reading. |
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Patrick Dorow Presents: Oh What a Night!
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Boyz Gone Wild w. Special Guest Kiss Revenge - 10/8 8pmBoyz Gone Wild is New England's ultimate 1980's rock tribute. This male/female fronted tribute performs all your favorite songs from the 80s era. Revenge is your premiere non-makeup Kiss tribute from NY, performing all your favorite Kiss classics from the 70s, 80s, & 90s.
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Grabbing a bite before the show?
110 Grill
136 Marketplace Boulevard |
Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew
50 North Main Street |
Revolution Taproom & Grill
61 North Main Street |
Spaulding Steak & Ale
78 Wakefield Street |
We thank these establishments for supporting the Rochester Opera House
About Us
Rochester Opera House31 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867 Technical Specifications The historic Rochester Opera House, a not-for-profit organization, presents an annual performance season of shows for children, teens, adults, and seniors. Built within City Hall in 1908, this beautifully restored theater is the only remaining theater in the world with a unique mechanism that raises the orchestra floor at an incline for amphitheater seating and levels the floor for dancing. Our mission is to educate, engage, empower, challenge, and inspire a community of all ages by presenting extraordinary and culturally diverse theatre, performance art, music, dance, and film on the city’s foremost performing arts stage. As we preserve our vibrant historic theater for future generations, we embrace the integration of a broad arts culture in our community. Through the cultivation of new performers, diversity of shows, and innovative arts education programs developed with an “ARTS FOR ALL” philosophy, we bring the incredible power of the arts to the widest possible audience. |
RPAC32 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867 (603) 948-1099 The Rochester Performance & Arts Center (RPAC) is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, New Hampshire. Opened in 2017, and just around the block from the historic Rochester Opera House, RPAC is an intimate venue offering affordable entertainment, educational programming, and event spaces for private parties and community gatherings. RPAC combines a versatile recital hall with 150 seats, rehearsal and practice studios, costume and scenic workshops, and a premier art gallery for emerging and seasoned artists alike. RPAC offers a wide variety of affordable lessons and classes based in art, dance, music, theatre, and more. |
What's Happening at RPAC
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Summer Theatre CampCircus is inherently an art form that celebrates diversity - blending physical challenges, and creative thinking. Training in circus arts builds strength, focus, coordination and confidence. Our summer camp will blend the thrills of the circus with dance, music, and theater to tell a story though our Showcase Performance at the end of the session. If you've ever wanted to learn magic, juggling, plate spinning and everything fabulous, this is the camp for you. Come be a part of the magic under the big top!
Camp will run 9:00AM - 4:00PM, with early drop off and/or late pickup available for a nominal fee. |
Support Us
Become a SponsorThe scope of programming presented and produced by the Rochester Opera House represents a wide spectrum of multi-generational arts experiences. Corporate and business support is crucial to preserve the legacy of this performing arts venue.
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Name a SeatThe scope of programming presented and produced by the Rochester Opera House represents a wide spectrum of multi-generational arts experiences. Corporate and business support is crucial to preserve the legacy of this performing arts venue.
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Become a FriendAs a community-supported nonprofit, membership from annual donors remains crucial for the Rochester Opera House and RPAC to continue to grow, and to present exceptional entertainment and educational programming.
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