Drama These shows will enthrall, thrill, provoke, and move.

ALL THAT REMAINS.

The Hobby Horse Theatre Co. After a gay nightclub shooting, Joe is called to pick up the remains of a daughter he doesn't acknowledge. Angela, a grief counselor and her cookie jar, Pandora the Perfectly Fabulous Protector of All, are confident Joe will work through his grief if he accepts his trans daughter as she was. A story of grief, healing and families finding love and hope.

By: Josh Downing Cast: Natasha Fiorino, Stephen Flett

#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE

60 minutes | Drama, Theatre

THE BRIDGE

Centre for Indigenous Theatre

A young Indigenous woman, Kara, knows her abductors and knows if she doesn't escape she'll probably end up dead. In this one-woman show, Kara and the various characters she encounters, takes the audience through the events that led up to her captivity, and eventually looks to the audience to help her resolve its ending.

By: Pesch Nepoose Director: Ed Roy Stage Manager: Hazel Moore

Producer: Centre for Indigenous Theatre Stage Manager: Jessica CampbellMaracle

#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO

60 minutes | Drama

Back To The Bar

Sidestreet Theatre

"What do you say if neither of us are married in the next 38 minutes we get hitched?" A play about bar culture, love, and a need for identity.

By: Stephen MacDonald Director: Cassidy Sadler Producer: Stephen MacDonald

#1 TARRAGON THEATRE MAINSPACE 55 minutes | Drama, Comedy

Corporate Finch

Port Albert Productions

It's midnight in St. Jacobs, Ontario, and two local teenagers are breaking into an old factory. Will both of them make it out alive? Better come and see for yourself. - - - This creepy new one act thriller was one of three winners of Flush Ink's 22 hour horror playwrighting competition. Catch it in TO before it goes on tour!

Writer/Director: Taylor Marie Graham Cast: Rainbow Kester & Matthew Ivanoff Stage Manager: Lindsay McDonald Producers: Taylor Marie Graham, Sabrina Spence, & Sebastian Biasucci Designers: Matthew Ivanoff, David DeGrow, & Terre Chartrand

#7 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE BACKSPACE

50 minutes | Drama, Theatre

Dead End

Great Untold Stories inc

Meet Reg Lawson, a British estate agent. Today, he's showing Attican House, a once-grand property on a cul de sac in the English countryside. But Reg is understandably preoccupied -- his wife has recently disappeared and he's a potential suspect. Are his prospective buyers, Lil and Kevin, more than they seem? Beneath the pleasant banter, something is very clearly amiss.

By: Michael Posner Director: Briane Nasimok Cast: Cara Hunter, Chris Gibbs, Julian Ford Stage Manager: Marla Minshall Composer: Ari Posner

Fatal Charade

El Kabong Theatre Projects

'Fatal Charade' is a term coined by historians. It describes the Ancient Roman practice of carrying out a death sentence by having the condemned perform in a play wherein they, as their character, are killed for real. This dark comedy follows a condemned criminal who discovers their great talent for the stage and the theatre troupe forced to carry out their demise.

By: Andrew Cameron, Jack Rennie Writer: Jack Rennie & Andrew Cameron Director:

Jack Rennie

#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE

58 minutes | Drama

FRANKENSTEIN(ESQUE)

Silent Protagonist Theatre

On a stormy night, in the shadows of a raided cemetery, one man weaves together the flesh of the dead: to create life! Featuring a 6-foot tall puppet, animated by the entire cast. Silent Protagonist presents this unique retelling of Mary Shelley's classic novel: "Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus"

Creators: Adapted for stage by Scott Garland with the company Director: Nicole Wilson Stage Manager: Murphy Diggon Cast: Graeme Black Robinson, John Daniel, Julian Murphy, Michelle Gram, Stephanie Crothers

Dramaturg: Scott Garland

#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE

55 minutes | Drama, Puppetry

85 minutes | Drama, Comedy

Good Old Days

One Four One Collective

Two former roommates chase one another through a trippy, urban dreamscape in an attempt to mend their broken past. A surreal, philosophical, darkly comedic adventure about the fractured world we live in written by "one of Toronto's most exciting playwrights," (The Toronto Star).

By: Michael Ross Albert Director: Jill Harper Cast: Cass Van Wyck, Brianna Wright Assistant Director: Alex Rizkallah Poster Art: Michael Wielgomas

#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE

60 minutes | Drama, Comedy

Written by Alicia Payne

Directed by Joy Castro

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Hermaphroditus

Rose Gold Productions

Hermaphroditus finds themselves called to return to Olympus to make right all that is wrong in the wake of transphobic laws. Will Hermaphroditus be able to change the system from within or will they take it down entirely?

By: Rosalind Goodwin Director: Cole Alvis Costume Designer: Eish VanWeiren Producer: Dead Name Theatre

#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE

50 minutes | Drama

Hullaboo And The End Of Everything

Andrew Wade

The story of an imaginary friend who refuses to be forgotten. Hullaboo has been Mikaila the Magnificent's sidekick for as long as he can remember, but now she is growing up, and a monster is on the hunt. "Fringe theatre at its finest... If you ever wanted to see a Pixar movie at the Fringe, this is it!" -

Saskatoon StarPhoenix

By: Andrew Wade Cast: Bonnie Duff, Andrew Wade Puppet Designer: Shelby Lyn Lowe Costume Designer: Fairlith Harvey

House Of Whale

Monologue Slam Productions

Trapped on an enchanted island, a group of strangers embark on a journey of adventure, survival, and self-discovery. They form unexpected connections as they struggle to survive the island and the looming threat posed by its mysterious inhabitants. (Inspired by at least one true event.)

Creators: Isabelle Boulton, Alex Clementi, Fegan DeCordova, Araceli Ferrara, Karrie Kwong, Dennis Langley, Will MacKenzie, Andre Newell, Tara Paterson, James Smith, L.A. Sweeney Director: Andre Newell Producer: Karrie Kwong

#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE

90 minutes | Drama, Comedy

I Carry Your Heart With Me

Egg Theatre i carry your heart with me is a play about my beloved mom, Cecile Martin, who died of breast cancer in 1980 when she was 36 years old, I was 12. Interwoven is my story of grief and loss, living with a mother-sized hole in my heart, ultimately learning to let go, find peace, acceptance and joy at getting to know her all over again as an adult.

#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO

60 minutes | Drama, Theatre

The Inevitable Frankie Green

Bird On Stage

In an icy tent behind the last McDonald's before the highway going North, Frankie and his sister Eva drift through their bleak existences on the periphery of North Bay society. Lately, his spiralling life has gone further off the rails as the barriers between time and space have seemingly begun to crumble under his feet.

Jessie And Me

Growing Pains Productions

Agatha has big plans to finally get her life sorted out in 2020. But when the pandemic hits and lockdown stops her in her tracks, she is left alone to solve this new dilemma. Good thing she has her emotional support doll, Jessie, to keep her company. As woman and doll face lockdown together, Agatha must figure out if Jessie is really here to help, or if this is all in her head.

By: Natalie Morgan Cast: Natalie Morgan Director: Madelaine Rose Stage Manager: Amanda Caliolo

#7 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE BACKSPACE

60 minutes | Drama, Comedy

JUNE

Uriah's Granddaughter Productions

It's 1958, June is a prisoner in Danfield Women's Prison in the Midwest United States. Her small cell is the locus for an evolving friendship with prison guard and revealing disclosures about their lives. The women develop a deep bond in a hard and brutal environment, while June drifts into memories about the traumatic circumstances that led to her incarceration and ultimately death.

Writer/Director: Gillian R. Edwards Cast: Jesse McQueen, Bonnie Anderson, Daniel Christian Jones, Jacob Klick Stage Manager: Monique Danielle Set Designer: Daniel Bowden

#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE

60 minutes | Drama

Levels The Play

Capital Sound Collective

Introducing Levels the Play. A new play featuring current original music exploring the lives of six high school drama students over the course of their final year. Centered around Izzy's story of healing after a traumatic sexual assault, this musical dramedy honestly reveals the sticky relationships of teenagers and the diverse stories of Queer Toronto youth today.

By: Clarence (CJ) Jura, Abby Grass Director: Abby Grass Music Director: Clarence (CJ) Jura Stage Manager: Taylor Williams Cast: Nadia Casandra, Tavaree Daniel-Simms, Annelise Forbes, Luca McPhee, Isaiah Nembhard, Chris Otchere

#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO 90 minutes | Drama, Comedy

#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE

60 minutes | Drama, Comedy

Drama

A LITTLE BIT PREGNANT Paper Dog Press

Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll....and a baby? With punchy dialogue, strong actors, and characters that feel like they could be your next-door neighbours, this dramatic comedy gives audiences an intimate look at the highs and lows of 4 young people trying to adult.

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MAGGIE CHUN'S FIRST LOVE AND LAST WEDDING

Helen Ho

After committing to spending the rest of her life in the small town of Windser, Ontario (yes, with an E), the sudden arrival of Maggie Chun's middle school crush on her wedding day forces her into an abrupt awakening.

#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE

90 minutes | Drama, Comedy

Maze

Greenlight Theatre

A young woman awakens in a maze and faces a race against time to complete a set of tests to escape. Along the way, her reality and past begin to disintegrate, prompting her to question whether her mirages are a product of the maze or her own psyche. MAZE is a powerful exploration of human transitions, family dynamics, mortality, and Hungarian heritage.

Writer/Director: Duncan Rowe Producer: Cassandra Bourchier Sound Designer: Tom Bosher Set Designer: Wayne Davis Projections Designer: Gillian Tan #1

MORNING AFTER A Front Company

In the immediate aftermath of sexual assault, She begins. We follow the lives of several women as they question their validity in the world and wonder if they will ever be free of this. Through music and movement, these individuals navigate the inconsistency of healing and dare to live for tomorrow.

Composer: Hanna Mulak & Olivia Neary-Hatton Choreographer: Annika McCabe

By: Katarina Fiallos

#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO

60 minutes | Drama, Physical Theatre

OF A BLANK CANVAS (OR, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE BRIDGE AND THE WATER)

The Élan Collective

In a whimsical new script by rising playwright Michael Manning, a disillusioned artist is swept on a perilous journey of self-discovery, guided by gods and snakes, muses, ignorance, innocence, and a pigeon.

Michael Manning Writer: Michael Manning Cast: Sarah SchmidtMcQuillan, Micaela Morey, Misha Sharivker Stage Manager: Julia Mitin Director: Jeannette Lambermont-Morey

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#1 TARRAGON THEATRE MAINSPACE

60 minutes | Drama, Storytelling

One Card Left

Wallgum Theatre Company

Wren is an aspiring but failing comedian, with her childhood best friend Jack bringing her down even more. Her friends Sam and Auburn start to point out all of Jack's toxic behaviours, and Wren needs to choose between her own mental wellbeing and a lifelong friendship.

By: Phynn Saunders Director: Anya Ivantchenko Stage Manager: Phynn Saunders, Ashley-Marie Guerin Cast: Kyla Santos, Soroosh Kahnemuyipour, Liam Karasiuk, Clare Mackay

#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE

45 minutes | Drama, Comedy

By: Frederick Glaysher

The Parliament Of Poets

Apollo's Troupe

Apollo calls all the poets of the nations, East and West, to assemble on the moon to consult on the meaning of modern life. On Earth and on the moon, the poets teach a global, universal celebration of life. Through an experimental dramatic performance, revives the chanting and storytelling of the ancient Greek rhapsodes, Dickens, and Poe. Inspiring vision of humanity.

PAZ

Arbez Drama Projects

A child goes missing after her Filipina nanny is fired. The child's mother confronts her former nanny in a park. Accusations fl y. Can you love another person's child as if they were your own?

PAZ placed 3rd in the 2023 Toronto Fringe New Play Contest.

By: Alicia Payne Producer: Donald Molnar & Alicia Payne Director: Joy Castro

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Things We Lost In The Fire

Promise Productions

The investigation into a suspicious fire reveals some shocking details about a group of residents in a downtown condo building.

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Deon Denton Director: Deon Denton Stage Manager: Amanda Sampaio, Gerrick Denton, Andressa Matos Cast: Ridley Pierce, Philip Cairns, Joshua Bishop, Lizette Mynhardt, Jordan Kewell, Maisie Gee, Matt Scerri, Marissa

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