Parélios (2026)
Produced by
Music: Cecilia Livingston
Librettist: Duncan McFarlane
Director: Jennifer Nichols
Choreographer: Jennifer Nichols
Venue
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Run
June 12th, 2026 – June 14th, 2026
Synopsis
Discover the world premiere of Parḗlios, a bold new Canadian English language opera by composer Cecilia Livingston and librettist Duncan McFarlane. Blending opera, installation, and oratorio, Parḗlios explores themes of migration, climate change and humanity’s connection to our planet earth through an immersive mix of music, movement, and visual storytelling. With percussion, choir, and contemporary dance woven into its fabric, the work creates a vivid, transformative experience that pushes the boundaries of the operatic form. (ca.patronbase.com)
Cast
| Sully Malaeb Proulx | Helios |
| Jarrett Siddall | Boreas |
| Miyeko Ferguson | Wind / Woman |
| Len Crino | Wanderer / Voice (Soprano Soloist) |
| Brenden Lengsfeld | Memory / Voice (Alto Soloist) |
| Ryan Nauta | Witness / Voice (Tenor Soloist) |
| Aaron Dimoff | Guide / Voice (Baritone) |
| Keira Beasley | Child |
Creative Team
| Cecilia Livingston | Music |
| Duncan McFarlane | Librettist |
| Jennifer Nichols | Director |
| Jennifer Nichols | Choreographer |
| Evan Mitchell | Music Director |
| Michal Aloni | Assistant Director |
| Carlyn Rahusaar Routledge | Set Designer |
| Nathan Bruce | Projection Designer |
| Siobhán Sleath | Lighting Designer |
| Chris Faris | Costume Designer |
Music
| Evan Mitchell | Conductor |
| Richard Burrows | Percussion |
| Adam Campbell | Percussion |
| Jamie Drake | Percussion |
| Daniel Morphy | Percussion |
| Robert Busiakiewicz | Choir Leader |
| Robert Busiakiewicz | Tenor |
| Brielle Cha | Soprano |
| Elizabeth Fast | Soprano |
| Natasha Fransblow | Soprano |
| Patricia Wrigglesworth | Soprano |
| Andrea Ludwig | Alto |
| Natasha Ho | Alto |
| David Yung | Baritone |
| Joshua McFaul | Baritone |
| Paul Oros | Bass |
| Spencer Kryzanowski | Music Staff |
Production
| Emmanuelle So | Stage Manager |
| Zev Levy | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Elizabeth Fast | Intern Assistant Stage Manager |
| Hannah Mikita | Intern Assistant Stage Manager |
| Patricia Wrigglesworth | Intern Assistant Stage Manager |
| Patrick Lynn | Production Manager |
| steph raposo | Technical Director |
| Rachel Krehm | Festival Producer |
| Chris Faris | Head of Wardrobe |
| Christopher Sutherland | Technician |
| Pascal Simmons | Technician |
| Rowan Jones | Technician |
| Landon Carletti | Technician |
| Carlos Varela | Technician |
| Elio Legault | Technician |
| Johnson Wang | Technician |
| Maximillian Milian | Technician |
| Jay Reinstein | Technician |
| Brenda Quynh Diep | Head of Properties |
| Agustine Correa Scarpa | Costume Cutter |
| Eleanor Gillies-Nielsen | Costume Cutter |
| Isabella Affe | Costume Stitcher |
| Jarrett Siddall | Scenic Carpenter |
| Elizabeth Koch | Role Preparation / Diction Coach |
Staff
| David Fisher | Head Technician |
