About O’Connell & Company

O’Connell & Company is a professional, nonprofit theater company in Buffalo, founded in 1995 by award-winning actress Mary Kate O’Connell. The company is known for its commitment to gender parity in the arts, often featuring works by female playwrights and directors, as well as productions with strong female characters. Their productions range from regional premieres to popular classics, with notable shows including 1776, Young Frankenstein, Little Shop of Horrors, and their original production, DIVA by DIVA: A Celebration of Women!.

The company continues to enrich Buffalo’s cultural landscape by providing accessible and engaging theater experiences that celebrate diversity and community.