Giving@First 2026
Six short plays were written, rehearsed, and performed within just 25 hours! It is a unique opportunity for our troupe to show off their abilities under pressure, and a unique opportunity to give to a good cause and enjoy a night of truly original theatre.
All proceeds collected at this event will be given to On The Rise, which creates a safe and supportive community that fosters self-determination and wellbeing for women, transgender, and nonbinary people on their journey through and beyond homelessness.
Performance
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 8pm
Location
Giving@First will be presented at First Church Somerville, 89 College Avenue, Somerville.
General parking is available on College Ave. Parking on cross streets is by permit only. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Playwrights
Marielle BoudreauÂ
Michelle DeLateur
Justine Elias
Naomi Hinchen
Jamie Lin
Brian Rust
Directors
Mare Freed, with Jay Sekora
Julia Hurley
Emma Picht
Erika Reinfeld
Robert Thorpe II
Bey Woodward
Cast
Robin Abrahams
Christina Bontempo
Audra Congress
Bethany Croteau
Oriana Davila
Jackie Freyman
Alex Gorowara
Theresa Griffin
Paula Hawthorne
Ari Herbstman
Aidan Kelly
David Kleinman
Lauren Kimball
Andy Lebrun
Xuan Li Leong
Tim Meserve
Tal Scully
Amelia Smith
Rachel Tessler
Samuel Zeiberg
Production Team
Festival Director and Producer
Technical Director and Videographer
Stage Manager
New Director Resource
Props Wrangler and Stage Hand
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Publicity
Performance Photographer
House Manager
Delphine Kaiser
Peter Duerst
Jason Rhode
Mary Parker
Renée Walsh
Tegan Oak Kehoe
Chloe Trepanier
Michelle DeLateur
Kris Ferrell