Award-winning Theatre Company Specializing in the development of Theatre Artists and their work since 1998
Description
Write Act Repertory's Producing Artistic Director, John Lant, is pleased to announce the third annual Write of Spring: Firsts (2026), A World Premiere of 6 original one-act plays, written by various Write Act Rep writers. With homages to our legacy one-act festivals from years past to fresh works from new voices, there will be a variety of perspectives to shed light on the meaning of Firsts.
Written by:
Susan C. Hunter, Anne Mesa, Thomas J. Misuraca, Abigael Peltonen, Jorge A. Pulido, Darrin Yalacki.
Directed by:
Susan C. Hunter, Chris McGriff, Anne Mesa, Abigael Peltonen, Jorge A. Pulido, Darrin Yalacki.
Cast:
John Barbarotta, Jeremy Bassett, Makeda Diggs, Justin Gubersky, R. Eric Hill, Luana Holtz, Adam Kroksh, Mindy Le, Alyssa Lomosad, Meilyn Luo, Amelia Mackey, Jay Valles.
THE ENIGMA IN THE FIRST CAR OF THE MANHATTAN BOUND C-TRAIN
Written by Jorge A. Pulido
A stockbroker's daily routine is hijacked by love at first sight, leading him to spiral over making the first move.
ON THE SURFACE
Written by Thomas J. Misuraca
On a beach in Waikiki, two lovers initiate a conversation about their past unrequited crushes, and how, maybe, these made them stronger people.
HIT AND RITA
Written & Directed by Abigael Peltonen
After her first car accident derails an important job interview, Rita balances her misery between a drunk driver and suspicious cop, all while coming to terms with her ex boyfriend.
WILD HEART
Written by Susan C. Hunter
Miguel Ordenana, a wildlife biologist, tells the tale (part truth, part legend) of P-22, the first mountain lion to leave his birthplace in the Santa Monica Mountains and cross two freeways to become the Hollywood Cat prowling the urban wilderness of Griffith Park, Los Angeles.
THE FIRST THIRD
Written Darrin Yalacki
After a couple spends an experimental night trying to respark their relationship, they deal with the fallout.
THE ANTI-STRIKE
Written by Anne Mesa
A burned out first-time protester quits activism, ready to give up on speaking out, is challenged by a relentless co-worker to confront her silence, rediscover her voice, and why it matters, leading both of them to find courage and unexpected connection.
Run-time: approx. 100 min with intermission
Date & Time
Mar 28 - Apr 12, 2026
Venue Details
Write Act Repertory at the Brickhouse Theatre
10950 Peach Grove StreetLos Angeles, California 91601
