Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS

By
Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros
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Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS On The Surface stage scene with two characters relaxing in beach chairs
On The Surface. Cast: L-R: Justin Gubersky (Brody) John Barbarotta (Edward). Photographer: Susan Gasparian

[NoHo Arts District, CA]  – A NoHo Arts theatre review of Write Act Repertory’s Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS – six original plays written and performed by Write Act Repertory theatre artists, running March 28 – April 12 at The Brickhouse Theatre.

Write Act Rep always brings such diverse and creative ideas to the stage of The Brickhouse Theatre. This collection of new short plays revolves around the idea of ‘firsts.’ First love, first car crash, first lovers, first superstar mountain lion, first threesome. All compelling stories from the minds of the Write Act Rep members.

Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS The Enigma stage scene with three characters in tense emotional exchange
The Enigma. Cast: L-R: R. Eric Hill (Joe), Jeremy Bassett (Brooks), Mindy Le (Maya). Photographer: Susan Gasparyan

I always enjoy Write Act Rep’s productions. They embrace the strange and revel in the thought provoking and funny. These plays are more of the same from them. With a group of dedicated actors who flit from story to story, embodying a myriad of characters in weird and wonderful situations. 

Who can resist the story of falling in love at first sight with a beautiful woman on a subway train? A shy man replays one scenario after another where he might connect with a woman only to end in one rebuttal after another. 

Two long-term lovers reminisce about their own first loves. Years have passed and they are still in love, still together. What makes them different from past lovers? How are they each other’s permanent and forever after?

Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS Hit and Rita stage scene with characters interacting around cardboard cars
Hit and Rita. Cast: L-R: Meilyn Luo (Doug), Amelia Mackey (Rita), Adam Kroksh (Cop).
Photographer: Susan Gasparian.
Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS The AntiStrike stage scene with two characters seated at a table in tense confrontation
The AntiStrike. Cast: L-R: Luana Holtz (Angela), R. Eric Hill (Raymond).
Photographer: Susan Gasparyan.

On your way to an important job interview? What’s one of the worst things that could happen? Drunk driver collides with you and the cop you call for help is siding with them.

How about the poetic tale of the scientist and the king of L.A.’s Mountain Lions, P22. Falling in love was never a part of the formula!

A couple whose love is fading experiments with a threesome, and the inevitable happens. Who could have seen that coming!?

Tired of marching! I’m tired of having to quite frankly, and I’m not the only one apparently! An activist depressed by invisible results is inspired to return to the cause.

Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS The First Third stage scene with two characters in emotional conversation beside a table
The First Third. Cast: L-R: Maked Diggs (Sasha), Alyssa Lomosad (Morgan).
Photographer: Darrin Yalacki.
Write of Spring 2026 FIRSTS Wild Heart stage scene with two characters during dramatic moment
Wild Heart Cast: L-R Justin Gubersky (P-22), Jay Valles (Miguel). Photo: Write Act Rep.

I love short plays, and Write Act Rep has quietly become the experts at short-form theatre. I love their ambition and their camaraderie. The stories are interesting and funny, bold and heartfelt! Bravo!! Support local NoHo Theatre!!!

Tickets: 

https://writeactrep.simpletix.com

When: 

Running through  April 12
Fridays: 7:30pm, Saturdays: 7:30pm –

*Two Shows with Special matinee show on Sat, 4/4, 3pm
Sundays: 2pm – *No performance on Sun, 4/5

Where: 

The Brickhouse Theatre
10950 Peach Grove St, NoHo Arts District, CA 91601