Attend the Nov 12th Event
Submit your Script
Apply as a Director or Actor
What is this?
The First Word is where new plays take their very first breath. Over the course of an evening, we invite audiences to experience the excitement of live play readings—brand new scripts performed by local artists, read aloud for the very first time.
This is theatre in its rawest, most electric form—no sets, no costumes, just the words, the actors, and the spark of story taking shape before your eyes.
Submit a Script
Are you a playwright with a story ready to be heard? The First Word is accepting submissions of new, unproduced scripts for live readings.
We welcome work that is bold, heartfelt, and ready to meet its first audience.
Volunteer With Us
Love new theatre? We’re looking for volunteers to help bring The First Word to life—front-of-house, hospitality, and event support.
Be part of the energy, meet local artists, and help make these nights unforgettable.