IT’S NOT FAIRE to Premiere at The Modern Theater

A new musical comedy, IT’S NOT FAIRE, will premiere at The Modern Theater at Suffolk University in Boston. The production will run March 6–7, 2026.

IT’S NOT FAIRE follows Tripp, a SoundCloud rapper who takes a job at a Renaissance Faire after losing his college scholarship. At the fair, he is cast as Laertes in a production of Hamlet while navigating the pressures of rehearsal, backstage tensions, and visiting producers. The show blends parody and musical theatre styles while exploring themes of identity and self-acceptance.

“It’s Not Faire is a comedy that takes itself incredibly seriously — or rather, it’s a comedy written by two people who understand the importance of honesty and earnestness, even within ridiculous or awkward circumstances,” says Katie Nieto, the show’s bookwriter and lyricist. “At its core, it is a bold and campy story about how shame molds our public — and private — personas.”

“Writing the music for It’s Not Faire was a game of sneaking as much jazz and contemporary classical music into a setlist of parodies and showtunes as I possibly could,” says Jett Mills, the show’s composer. “The odd moments of genuine emotion were that much more intentional and difficult to write as a consequence, and I think the score is better for it.”

The musical features a book and lyrics by Katie Nieto and music by Jett Mills. The production is directed by Maddie Cook, with music direction by Liam Moraczewski and choreography by Sadie Ferguson. Emily Kightlinger serves as stage manager.

The cast includes Andre Diaz as Tripp, Jake Cosentino as George Washington, EJ Baracewics as Bart, Lottie Levine as Francine, Meredith Drasnin as Helena, Ava Bardakos as Queen, and Ale Fonseca as Bardess. The ensemble features Charline Pelloux Gervais, Tony Silvis, Judah Woomert, Carter Siebels, Taylor Hurd, Vincent Fuller, Joie Marie Steele, Trinity Lee, Adeline Lopez, Naomi Southwell, Miri Greenslit, and Mariel Bustamante.