Running from a harrowing existence, Anna Christie travels to New York City in search of the father who abandoned her years ago. Anna reunites with her father Chris and decides to begin a new life on his barge where she finds a cleansing for her soul. Suddenly in midst of a storm, Anna encounters Mat Burke, an Irish stoker and sailor, who quickly falls in love with her. Can Anna strike out on a new life with Mat or will the scourge of the past forbid love and redemption?

Firebox Theatre Company shares meaningful stories for the community while developing a culture of professional artists in Wake Forest, NC. Firebox is a 501(c)(3) through its partnership with the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment, 

FTC, established in 2022, is located inside The Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Center aka “The Graham” at 306 S. White St. Suite 200, above The Cotton Company. This historic building, formerly a cotton warehouse, has been transformed into an intimate 65 seat black box theatre.