First Run Theatre
In 2002, Dr. Don Weiss, an aspiring playwright and publish author had a vision: A theatre company dedicated to the development of local playwrights! He sought to create a theatrical platform for new, never been produced original plays by St. He saw the importance of having a theatre company that allowed writers to "try-out" new productions in a supportive environment. While he no longer with us,
05/19/2026
Who’s excited for our production of Tenn directed by Julie George-Carlson?
Production dates: July 31 - Aug 2, and Aug 7-9. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm. Sunday matinees at 2pm
Location: Kranzberg Blackbox
501 N Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63103
05/06/2026
Monday 11th May at the
First Run Theatre Playwrights' Workshop
Santa In Training.
6:30 pm, at Square One
As Santa prepares for retirement, three clever kids must teach his flashy and clueless replacement what it truly means to be Santa.
Always free entry
upstairs at
Square One
Brewery and Distillery
6:30 pm Mondays
1727 Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
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Note that if you want order food and drinks, it's best to come early.
Next time - 25 May
The birds are attacking Tippi Hedren
A play by Dylan Gurrera
05/04/2026
We are excited to select the two plays for our MainStage production.
Tenn by Aaron Scully. If you like Tennessee Williams and The Glass Menagerie, this is one you don’t want to miss.
Seal Skin by Jack Bushnell. What happens when a man’s obsession with seals leads him to a selkie?
Auditions coming up this week. Check out firstruntheatre.org for side and to sign up. Congratulations to the playwrights and good luck to the auditioners.
04/22/2026
CANCELLED
DUE TO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IN THE ST LOUIS AREA.
Monday 27th April at The First Run Theatre Playwrights' Workshop
An evening of five-minute plays. 6:30 pm, at Square One
We present staged readings of an unknown number of short plays!
Do you have a five minute script?
Could you write one by Monday?
If so, bring it along and we'll read it.
This is a great evening to try your hand at writing a script, and have it read in public. No pre-booking, no reservations, first come, first served, and we'll fit in as many as we can.
Come and have a fun evening with the First Run Theatre Playwrights Workshop.
Always free entry
upstairs at
Square One
Brewery and Distillery
6:30 pm Mondays
1727 Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
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6238 Alexander Dr
St. Louis, MO
63105