The mission of Theatre@First is to work together to provide a fun, friendly, and creative theatre experience for cast, crew, and audience alike. We welcome volunteers at all levels of experience and offer a supportive environment in which to work, play, grow, and explore new areas of the theatre arts. We offer affordable and eclectic entertainment to the community, aiming to surprise, delight, entertain, and educate our audiences.
We fill an important niche in the vibrant Davis Square arts scene, drawing upon the talents and contributions of individuals and organizations throughout the community to provide a venue for thought-provoking and entertaining performing arts for all those who love to be on either side of the curtain.
Each production we undertake is the dream of someone in our community. When you support Theatre@First you make these dreams a reality for our participants and the wider community. Please help us to continue this work through your generous donations.
Theatre@First is part of the Massachusetts Community Theatre Corporation, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation that is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We are an all-volunteer organization and every penny you give supports the shows we produce.
For just $60 a year, receive one admission to each of our shows! The 2027 Season Subscription is now live; you can purchase yours through our box office platform, Ludus.
Our 2027 Season includes:
ENRON by Lucy Prebble, directed by Hannah Baker; performances in March 2027
Let's Misbehave by Lawrence Gullo, directed by Addie Pages; performances in June 2027
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, directed by Paula Hawthorne; performances in August 2027
The Passage by Robert Lawson, directed by Jess Viator and Alex Gorowara; performances in November 2027
Note that subscriptions are not tax deductible, as the value of the tickets you receive exceeds the subscription price.
Make Theatre@First possible with a tax-deductible donation! You can donate via PayPal, or if you'd like to donate at one of our contributor tiers below to receive special perks, donate via Ludus, our box office platform.
These contributions can be claimed on your tax return. Donors of amounts greater than $50 will receive a receipt from our Treasurer.
SUPPORTER ($50-99): Receive special thanks in the T@F newsletter immediately following contribution date!
PATRON ($100-249): ...The above AND special thanks in the show program immediately following contribution date!
SPONSOR ($250+): ...All of the above AND access to premium reserved seating at the show following contribution date with your ticket or subscription purchase!
Email info@theatreatfirst.org with any questions or concerns. We welcome feedback from our community.