SHOWSTOPPER (2026)
Presented by
Playwright: Anjun Jia
Director: Anjun Jia
Venue
The Young Centre – RBC Finance Studio
Run
June 30th, 2026 – July 10th, 2026
Synopsis
“An egomaniac television showrunner makes their career-defining masterpiece.”
At The Aristotle Zhang Studios on Tigersgate Canada’s Vancouver film & television lots, Aster (Anjun Jia) has one month before their overall deal expires, and no next gig lined up. Enraged by an exec calling their passion project of thirty years a ‘snoozefest’, Aster embarks upon a desperate mission to seize your full attention for good. (fringetoronto.com)
Cast
| Anjun Jia | Performer |
Creative Team
| Anjun Jia | Playwright |
| Anjun Jia | Director |
| Alex Lozupone | Sound Designer |
| Alex Lozupone | Projection Designer |
| Praveen Wakc | Lighting Designer |
| Anjun Jia | Set Designer |
| Anjun Jia | Costume Designer |
| Paul Malikkal | Dramaturge |
Music
| Alex Lozupone | Musician |
Production
| Alex Lozupone | Stage Manager |
| Praveen Wakc | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Amelia Annen | Clown Consultant |
| Anjun Jia | Publicity |
| Anjun Jia | Branding |
| Anjun Jia | Producer |
