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 2025 Spring Benefit for Company One Theatre
Monday, May 5 at 6:30pm
Northeastern University
East Village 17th Floor
Raise a fist with Company One Theatre as we celebrate and invest in our resilient community of artists and activists!
Join Company One Theatre and friends for a night of tasty bites and signature cocktails, dynamic performances, and a dance party you won’t forget — all while supporting Boston’s Theatre for the People! Investing in locally-rooted art, community-led social action, and the vibrancy of our city’s neighborhoods is especially necessary right now, and we’re excited to gather at the top of Northeastern’s beautiful East Village to support this vital work during C1’s biggest party of the year!
Professional Development for Actors Showcase
Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30pm
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre
Join us at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre for the Professional Development for Actors Spring 2025 Showcase! This year’s class of 14 actors has been diligently honing their craft through in-depth character script analysis and monologue work, preparing them for future auditions and roles.
Eight weeks of class work culminate in this in-person showcase on Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30pm. This is your chance to see what these actors can do! Stick around after the performances for snacks and a chance to connect with the Greater Boston theater community.
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.
