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Set in 2032, cicadas follows a couple who purchase a house in Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods neighbourhood, only to find themselves confronted by mysterious floods, ominous sounds, and hordes of cicadas seeping up through the floorboards. Created by Governor General's Award and Siminovitch Prize laureate David Yee and composer Chris Thornborrow, the production blends live orchestration with theatrical storytelling to craft an eco-thriller that functions as both mystery and warning. Directed by Nina Lee Aquino, the cast features Monica Dottor as Janie, Ryan Hollyman as Trim, and Ellora Patnaik as Adeline. cicadas is a Tarragon Theatre and NAC English Theatre co-production in association with fu-GEN Asian Theatre Company, playing at Tarragon's Mainspace May 5–24, 2026.
Cast and Creative Team for cicadas at Tarragon Theatre
Cast
Monica Dottor
Janie
Ryan Hollyman
Trim
Ellora Patnaik
Adeline and others
Creative Team
John Gzowski
Sound Designer
Julian Smith
Assistant Sound Designer
Monica Dottor
Movement Designer
Tamara Protić
Stage Manager
Jackie McCormick
Assistant Stage Manager
Amahl Arulanandam
Musical Performer
Marc Blouin
Musical Performer
Nathan Petitpas
Musical Performer
Wesley Shen
Musical Performer
Jeff Ho
fu-Gen Creation Mentee
Nina Lee Aquino
Director
Michelle Ramsay
Lighting Designer
David Yee
Creator
Chris Thornborrow
Composer
Ric Knowles
Dramaturg
Vicki Stroich
Climate Dramaturg
Jawon Kang
Set & Costume Designer
MinGyeong Lee
Assistant Set & Costume Designer
Tushar Dalvi
Associate Lighting Designer
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