Ticket Reservations
Water by the Spoonful
by Quiara Alegría Hudes
directed by Richie DeJesus & Andrea Humez
In Water by the Spoonful, Elliot, an Iraq veteran, and his cousin, Yaz, plan their beloved activist aunt's funeral together, honor her legacy, and find new life paths for themselves. Meanwhile, Elliot's mother, a recovering addict, finds hope and purpose moderating an addiction support chatroom. There, a found family help each other challenge and support each other to grow and find new sources of happiness. This play explores how people begin to heal their past damage and how they step up to support each other in times of need.
Content note: Drug addiction and recovery, drug overdose, military service, PTSD, mention of child death, death of a loved one, frequent swearing.
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Performances take place at Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville 02144.
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Ticket Prices
Adults: $25
Students and Seniors (62+): $20
Group discounts are available for 6 people or more; please email tickets@theatreatfirst.org for more information.