Theatre@First takes the stage at the Davis Square Theatre
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Theatre@First kicks off its 10th season in a new venue with Caryl Churchill’s inspiring and entertaining play, Top Girls, at the Davis Square Theatre, January 23–February 1.

As relevant today as when it was written in 1982, Top Girls celebrates the choices required to reach the top. Featuring the famous dinner-party scene with extraordinary women of history and legend, this acute and funny script ranges from the 9th century to modern office politics. Theatre@First is proud to celebrate playwright Caryl Churchill’s 75th birthday year with her most famous, groundbreaking work.

The Somerville production of Top Girls features nine amazing local women led by the versatile Kathy-Ann Hart as Marlene. Fresh off the Christmas Revels, Director Liz Adams brings her experience as a professional actor to the innovative staging of this show. For her directorial debut with Theatre@First, Adams aims to connect the history of women with dreams for our shared future. With acerbic dialogue and stiletto-sharp characters, Top Girls will take you for a dizzying ride.

Theatre@First is Somerville’s community theatre, committed to bringing top-quality, affordable live theatre to local audiences. Wednesday, January 29 is “Name Your Own Price Night.” Pay the standard low ticket prices, or any amount above or below for this performance. Half-price tickets for other performances are also available on Goldstar.  Foundry and Saloon patrons receive $5 off ticket prices and ticket holders can claim a 10% food discount at either establishment.  Join them for dinner and a show as they kick of 2014.

Performance schedule: Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m.; Friday, January 24 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, January 25 is a 4 p.m. matinee; Wednesday, January 29 at 7 p.m.; Thursday, January 30 at 7 p.m.; Friday, January 31 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, February 1 is a 4 p.m. matinee.

Davis Square Theatre, 255 Elm Street, under Foundry. Wheelchair accessible space. $20 for adults, $15 for students/seniors. Group discounts available. Info: theatreatfirst.org/tickets.shtml.