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TheatreFirst is permanently closed. Committed to bringing you the best professional theatre with local artists in an intimate setting.

27/08/2023

TODAY IS THE DAY. It is your LAST CHANCE to see a TheatreFIRST show! It is the final performance of WMB, and then we are closing our doors.

Please come join us for the show, the talkback with T1 leadership, and then raise a glass at the reception!
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/
Sunday, August 27th, at 2PM
(Scheduled Talkback: T1 Leadership Panel)

Show up and show your support!
Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave Berkeley

25/08/2023

IT'S OPENING NIGHT!!!
Only THREE MORE CHANCES to catch a TheatreFIRST show!!!
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

Friday, August 25th, at 8PM (Scheduled Talkback: Black Women Birthing Justice)
Saturday, August 26th, at 8PM
Sunday, August 27th, at 2PM (Scheduled Talkback: T1 Leadership Panel)

Show up and show your support!

22/08/2023

Only THREE MORE CHANCES to catch a TheatreFIRST show!!!
TICKETS ARE ONLY $10! https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

Friday, August 25th, at 8PM (Scheduled Talkback: Black Women Birthing Justice)
Saturday, August 26th, at 8PM
Sunday, August 27th, at 2PM (Scheduled Talkback: T1 Leadership Panel)

A brief talkback and reception will follow each performance, so no matter which show you attend you will be able to raise a glass with us in thanks to all the outstanding actors, designers, writers, technicians, and producers whose artistry has graced the T1 stage over the years.

SUPPORT ARTISTS, SUPPORT LIVE THEATRE, SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY.

18/08/2023

It is with deep sadness that we inform you all that TheatreFIRST will be closing it’s doors and ceasing operations at the end of September. Thank you all for your support, particularly in these past couple of months. You inspired us to continue to explore multiple new business models, and search for different possible scenarios that would allow for the company to continue producing exciting, thought provoking work and paying our creatives a living wage. Unfortunately, in the current theatre climate where even large companies with multi-million annual budgets are asking for money to keep their doors open, we are unable to find a sustainable financial future for our small company.

To read the full statement go to:
https://theatrefirst.com/our-season/

17/08/2023

Come for the performance of WMB, and stay for the talkback! We are thrilled to announce our Community Spotlight Partner for the Friday, August 25th performance of WMB:

Black Women Birthing Justice
Our Guest Speaker is Executive Director and Co-Founder of BWBJ: Linda Jones

Each of our staged readings will be followed by a talkback hosted by one of our Community Spotlight Partners: local organizations whose work beautifully amplifies the messages of WMB. Plus, each talkback will be followed by a reception in the lobby, so no matter which show you attend you’ll be able to raise a glass with us!

WMB, August 25th - 27th, ONE WEEKEND ONLY!
TIX AND INFO: https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

14/08/2023

This week's WMB Artist Spotlight is all about the dynamic Carla Gallardo!

The premiere reading of WMB runs for ONE WEEKEND ONLY, 8/25 - 8/27.

For tix information and to read the rest of the interviews:
https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

08/08/2023

WMB, Artist Spotlight all about the incredible Carolina Morones!

WMB runs for one weekend only, 8/25 - 8/27.
$10 TIX available NOW!!

For tix information and to read the rest of Carolina's interview:
https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

05/08/2023

The World Premier of WMB for ONE WEEKEND ONLY!
August 25 - 27th

$10 Tickets for the World Premiere reading of WMB, by playwright Marisela Treviño Orta, (The River Bride, Heart-Shaped Nebula,) are now available! https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

TheatreFIRST is proud to present a weekend of readings of the exciting new thriller, WMB, by award-winning playwright Marisela Treviño Orta (PEN Center USA Literary Award in Drama, National Latino Playwriting Award co-winner, National Playwrights Conference semi-finalist, Chicano/Latino Literary Prize in Drama,) and directed by outstanding Bay Area latinx director and scholar, Karina Gutiérrez! Featuring our incredible cast: L. Duarte, Carla Gallardo, Michael Girts, and Carolina Morones.

Click here for more information!
https://theatrefirst.com/wmb/

01/08/2023

Next up on the Live Oak Theater Swift Stage!

Yiddish Theatre Ensemble presents:

Between Worlds
Based on the life and poetry of Irena Klepfisz
Conceived and written by Naomi Newman
Directed and Choreographed by Bruce Bierman

Tix and more info here:
https://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2948

16/07/2023

Dear Supporters,
On July 14th we had our most recent lease negotiation with the City of Berkeley. The lease negotiation process may be a lengthy one, and in the spirit of full transparency, we will continue to post all relevant developments on our website as they happen.
Please click this link for our most recent update:
https://theatrefirst.com/our-season/

To make a donation: https://theatrefirst.com/about/donate/

Thank you for your continued support!

03/07/2023

Your community support has already made a difference. Let's keep the momentum going! https://theatrefirst.com/about/donate/

30/06/2023

After months of discussion, TheatreFIRST is going dark. We want to thank you so much for your support so far, and we still need your support through this closure.

To find out more please visit: https://theatrefirst.com/our-season/

28/06/2023

Ready to see a show right now? Check out:
IN THE EVENING BY THE MOONLIGHT
a new play written by Traci Tolmaire and co-created & directed by Margo Hall!

Lorraine Hansberry Theatre, SF
https://www.lhtsf.org/moonlight-play

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Announcing our 2023-2024 Season! https://theatrefirst.com/our-season/

They only want one present this year. 😉 Save a Seat here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35783/store/donations/45438

You helped us start strong, let’s keep going! Thank you all!! Donate at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35783/store/donations/45438 -OR- Venmo: @theatrefirst

Check out this video about TheatreFIRST's Solid Ground Giving Campaign! Please donate to help us continue using theatre to provoke change, ignite learning, and encourage community wellness! Venmo: @TheatreFIRST -OR- https://ci.ovationtix.com/35783/store/donations/45438

"The Music of Mothers" by Victoria Evans Erville

One more weekend of performances for "The Music of Mothers" by Victoria Evans Erville. Check out the trailer below! TICKETS: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35783/production/1130242

Season Tickets are now available! www.theatrefirst.com

$6,400 away from our goal on this FINAL DAY of our campaign, but the shenanigans clearly do not end. 🤣 All donations matched, please help out! www.TheatreFIRST.com/donate

What can we say but THANK YOU! Together we have raised nearly 100k in support of local community artist-activists making an impact in Berkeley. It's the last two days to have your donation matched in our Welcome Home Fundraising Campaign, so if you've been on the fence now is the time to help ensure TheatreFIRST thrives as we return together to the newly renovated Live Oak Theatre! Visit theatrefirst.com/about/donate today!

Support T1 this #GivingTuesday by Saving A Seat!

Don't miss your chance to give yourself or a loved one a timeless gift by commemorating them with a plaque on any seat in our newly renovated Live Oak Theatre with our SAVE A SEAT campaign! Visit theatrefirst.com to donate today!

Meet the creators of our Welcome Home Season shows! Don't miss this dynamic new season by, of, and for our community: visit theatrefirst.com to donate and purchase your season subscriptions today!

At TheatreFIRST we are honored to work with a vast, diverse, and passionate community of artist-activists who bring their whole selves to the work onstage and off. Don’t take our word for it; watch this video to see testimonies from artists across T1’s community. Help us champion intersectional diversity, representation, and empowering artists to share their stories onstage and off by making a donation today at theatrefirst.com!

We have two days left and just under $2000 to raise to meet our Resiliency Fund matching grant goal of $5000! Any amount that you can donate helps bring us closer, and ensures that TheatreFIRST can not only survive but thrive in our upcoming Welcome Home season! Visit theatrefirst.com to donate today.

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