A Moment For Frayed Nerves (2026)
Produced by
Presented by
Book: Kevin Wong
Music: Kevin Wong
Lyrics: Kevin Wong
Directors: Alysa Pires and Rielle Braid
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Run
July 2nd, 2026 – July 12th, 2026
Synopsis
Anime meets musical in A MOMENT FOR FRAYED NERVES, with Music & Lyrics by Kevin Wong (Patrons’ Pick winning creator of Polly Peel and Drama 101) and Choreography by Alysa Pires (National Ballet of Canada, New York City Ballet). A wacky ensemble sings and dances through emotionally-linked vignettes inspired by Ghibli cooking scenes, lo-fi study mixes, warm baths, and the quest for existential meaning.
This show was conceived from the desire to offer something specific, delightful, introspective, and comforting. It is a love letter to the ways our modern human experience is at once heartening, confounding, counterintuitive, and everything to us. (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Delia Clark-Bautista | Doomtired |
| Claire Haig-Halsall | Veteran Server |
| Violet Legarde | Ominous Wet Mirror |
| Helena Shields-Ballantyne | Chef |
| Bryan Nothling | Voice of Inspiration |
| Sarah Evasiw | Hot Jacuzzi |
| Nathaniel Cadougan | Apprentice Server |
| EJ Candelaria | Potato |
| Chris Otchere | Lover |
| Marissa Monk | Cold Pool |
Creative Team
| Kevin Wong | Book |
| Kevin Wong | Music |
| Kevin Wong | Lyrics |
| Alysa Pires | Director |
| Rielle Braid | Director |
| Rielle Braid | Dramaturge |
| Alysa Pires | Choreographer |
| Logan Raju Cracknell | Lighting Designer |
| Amelia Passafiume | Dramaturgy Assistant |
| Jonathan Corkal-Astorga | Sound and Music Direction Support |
Production
| Zahra Esmail | Stage Manager |
| Amelia Passafiume | Production Assistant |
| Marlie Fraser | Poster Design |
| Kate Megginson | Social Media Coordinator |
| Lucy McPhee | Producer |
