What We Do

Firelight Theatre Workshop creates innovative and intimate theatre experiences.

We are a nonprofit arts organization based in Peterborough, NH.

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In eight years, Firelight has:

  • produced 12 meaningful + innovative plays in non-traditional spaces

  • devised 12 original site-specific theatre pieces

  • developed, shot, and released 2 films

  • partnered with dozens of beloved local organizations and businesses

  • mounted 6+ community-based events,
    offering opportunities for emerging writers + performers

  • offered talkbacks + staged readings + open rehearsals

  • toured regionally + nationally

  • engaged scores of multi-disciplinary artists

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  • Build a professional theatre ensemble and workshop that is exciting to artists and audiences. 

  • Create innovative and immersive theatre through devised and scripted processes.

  • Share our process through open workshops and rehearsals. 

  • Present our work in traditional and alternative spaces -- locally and through touring.

  • Keep ticket prices affordable.  

  • Complement and contribute to the cultural and artistic vibrancy of the Monadnock region, New Hampshire, and beyond. 

We value artists + audience.

We aim to: