Company One Theatre builds community at the intersection of art and social change
Learning How to Read by Moonlight
a new play by Gaven D. Trinidad
directed by Natsu Onoda Power
dramaturgy & tour direction by Michelle M. Aguillon
music direction by Jeffrey Song
a CHUANG Stage & Company One Theatre co-production
Boston Center for the Arts Plaza Theatre (May 16 – 25)
Pao Arts Center (May 29 – June 1)
The Umbrella Arts Center (June 5 – 8)
All tickets are Pay-What-You-Want!
While his mother struggles to earn money in New York City and his father waits alone in Manila for their daily phone calls, six-year-old Eddie learns English from his imaginary friend. Between the War on Drugs in the Philippines and the anti-immigrant movement in the United States threatening their humanity, will this undocumented family be able to pursue their dreams and address unspoken truths? A musical and multilingual journey of childlike wonder, Gaven D. Trinidad’s Learning How to Read by Moonlight is equal parts playful, poignant, and hella Pinoy.
To spotlight Boston’s own community leaders and activism, a new narrator (a fellow artist, community organizer, or elected official) joins the storytelling every night. Learning How to Read by Moonlight is spoken in English and Tagalog with subtitles.
The Next Stage:
C1’s Season 26 PlayLab Circuit
Co-Lab Showcase
Saturday, June 7 at 6pm
Pao Arts Center
Join us for a new work showcase featuring the Season 26 Co-Lab cohort! This year’s cohort has been hard at work creating collaborative new plays in progress that reimagine and build bridges across civic issues, community, and the stage. After the performances, attendees are invited to stick around for a reception to meet the cohort and hear what’s next for these artists in their process and Boston’s theatre scene as a whole.
Better Future Series
Our Future Looks Bright:
An End of School Year Celebration
Saturday, June 28 at 3pm
Boston City Hall Civic Pavilion
Join C1 and friends for a joyful and action-packed kick-off to the summer!
Enjoy dance performances, a DJ, free food, and hands-on activities for all ages, plus learn about other events and programs happening this summer, and take action with community partners who are protecting and promoting quality education access for all in Boston. Whether you’re a student, teacher, caregiver, or a lifelong learner, this party for better school policy will get you motivated to advocate for education for all!
Welcome to our community, where every audience member, artist, student, and supporter has the opportunity to fight for social justice.
Founded in 1998, Company One has situated itself as a home for social justice and artistic excellence by connecting Boston’s diverse communities through live performance, the development of new plays and playwrights, arts education, and public engagement programming. By establishing a dedicated space for marginalized and alternative narratives to thrive and working with partners and collaborators across the city, Company One has become a local leader in the ongoing conversations that continue to define the era of social change in contemporary America.
CONNECTIVITY
C1 is Boston’s hub for community connection. Connectivity provides opportunities for audience intersection with the people and organizations who are working to create a just and equitable Boston.
PLAYLAB CIRCUIT
Through a combination of personalized dramaturgy, group workshops, and professional development classes, C1’s PlayLab Circuit is an incubator of new work for writers of varied experience levels and backgrounds.
