About * Awards * Reviews * Cast & Crew * Posters * Stills * Contact
What: US Premiere in Portland, OR
When: November 20-22 & December 3-6, 2026
Thurs – Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Matinee
Where: 21ten Theatre, 2110 SE 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97214
How: Tickets Available via Eventbrite : $18-$22
Runtime: ~75 minutes
About the Play
After 25 years of marriage, Maggie finds herself newly single and thrown into the chaotic world of modern dating. Armed with nothing but a martini and a sense of humor, she endures 10 wildly different first dates, from a narcissistic influencer to a spiritual guru who won’t stop trying to balance her chakras. As Maggie faces the absurd realities of dating apps, mismatched personalities, and midlife crises, she begins to realize that love is more complicated—and hilarious—than she ever imagined. 10 First Dates is a comedic exploration of relationships, self-discovery, and the unexpected joys of being single.
Content Warning: Adult themes, profanity, sexual misconduct, reference to sexual violence
Awards
Winner: London Pub Theatres’ Festival Fave Award 2026 for its production at the Women Writers Festival at the Etcetera Theatre, London
Nominee: London Pub Theatres’ Standing Ovation Award — Best Play, 2026
Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “fast-paced and funny” ~ London Pub Theatres’ Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “The writing is insightful and also very funny” ~ My View From the Stalls
Cast & Crew
Christine Rose, Playwright
Christine Rose (she/her) is an award-winning playwright and author based in Portland, Oregon. While living in London from 2023 to 2025, she had two plays produced. Her debut play, Sanctuary, a dark political thriller, premiered at the Hope Theatre in November 2024 to a sold-out run and four-star reviews. Her comedy 10 First Dates had its world premiere in March 2026 at the Etcetera Theatre as part of the Women Writers Festival. It earned four-star reviews, a Standing Ovation Award nomination for Best Play, and won the Festival Fave Award from London Pub Theatres Magazine.
Samm Hill, Director
Samm Hill (he/him) has been involved in the arts for more than half his life. He studied Playwriting and Directing with Edward Albee at the University of Houston. He’s also studied with Robert Allan Ackerman, the National Shakespeare Conservatory, Steppenwolf West, and the Beverly Hills Playhouse. He is also a graduate of Second City LA and Upright’s Citizens Brigade. Samm is a member of the education committee at the Portland Area Theatre Alliance.
Nina Fry as MAGGIE
Nina (she/her) is a transatlantic actor/director/producer. She gained a BFA in Acting from Drama Centre London and an MFA in Directing from The New School of Drama.
Previous credits include:
EastEnders (TV—Amy), Vera Drake (Film—Dance Hall Girl), Grange Hill (TV—Robyn Stone), MI-5 (TV—Nurse Jenny), and My Secret Friend (TV—Juliet)
Lauren Hall as ALL TEN MEN
Lauren (she/her) is a Portland area native with a degree in Theater Arts from Portland State University. She has worked with The Canon Shakespeare Company (Hamlet, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Much Ado About Nothing, King Henry IV pts 1 & 2), Clackamas Repertory Theatre (Damn Yankees), and many more. She moonlights/daylights as an Artistic Manager at Imagine Theatre, serving youth and families in Clackamas county.
Posters
Rehearsal Stills
Contact
Christine Rose, Producer & Playwright
christineroseauthor@gmail.com
