Coming up: Idle Hands is releasing it first Shakespeare Production, Much Ado About Nothing. Shows run through the end of May into June, more details to come!

Idle Fest 2 concluded this past February 2026th, with new and revisiting artists gathering from both the Providence and Boston area. Warehouse XI hosted the production in Sommerville MA, where we had a matinee and evening production, complete with new merch, cateruing by Wold Fox Perogi, and a full bar provided by Warehouse XI. We had a wonderfil time at this new location, excited for the nect one!

In the summer of 2025, Naomi and her collaborator David Raposo co-founded a theater festival company, Idle Hands Theater Collective. The mission behind Idle Hands, is to give performing artists of all kinds a space to work, and meet each other. Not just actors, not just dancers, but all who share a stage are welcome to devise, and build community. Boston and Providence are home to many incredible artists, so why aren't we seeing them? Idle Hands is cutting back the red tape to connect artists with their audience, and give them the platform that's necessary now more than ever. See photos from our first event, the 24 Hour Play Festival on the Farm below!