Geva Theatre Center is Rochester's leading professional theatre and the most attended regional theatre in New York State. Founded in 1972, Geva attracts over 174,000 patrons annually, including more than 16,000 students. The 552-seat Elaine P. Wilson Main stage offers a wide variety of shows, from musicals to reinvigorated American and world classics. The Ron & Donna Fielding Next stage, Geva's engaging 180-seat second stage, features fresh contemporary theatre and is home to Geva's newest endeavor, Geva Comedy Improv. For young people, Geva produces its Big Theatre for Little People series, with exciting, original theatre for audiences in grades K-8. All of Geva's productions are rehearsed in Rochester. We draw upon the talent of the actors, directors, designers and writers from around the country, who are shaping the American theatre scene.