It is the moment when the first light hits the stage that an idea emerges from the darkness so that it may be shared with an audience. As a new non-profit organization based in New York City, the First Light Theater Group has dedicated itself to developing and producing original works that tell authentic stories with characters that illuminate the ever-changing social climate that exists in today's multi-cultural society. By shedding light on those voices that are seldom heard or are misrepresented, the Group intends to educate the community to see beyond its traditional notions of society and to explore the many layers of truth that exist within us all. The Group will strive to produce two staged productions a year, in addition to engaging the community and other organizations through benefit performances, workshops, readings, and film projects.

In April 2008, four New York City based actors discussed their desire to create new, relevant theater that disrupts the perception of stereotypical stock characters in and throughout traditional media. With this intention First Light Theater Group was born, as a New York City based not for profit Theater Company dedicated to developing and producing new works that illuminate the misrepresented and misunderstood. The Group is excited to shed light upon this new adaptation of Christabel, THIRST as it demystifies traditional stereotypes of the princess, the evil seductress and the over zealous patriarch, to show that nothing is ever as it seems.

First Light Theater Group, Inc., is a duly formed 501(c)3 public charity formed in accordance with the laws of New York State. The company has applied to the IRS for tax exempt status and is simultaneously seeking an advance letter of recognition.