A Theatre Sheridan production in association with Factory Theatre
Theatre Sheridan is proud to continue its legacy of developing new work. Through the First Drafts program, Theatre Sheridan commissions new musicals by some of Canada’s best writers and composers. These workshop presentations will premiere 45-minute excerpts of three brand new musicals. Join us for an incredible evening featuring the unbelievable talents of Sheridan’s 4th-year Music Theatre Performance class.
First Drafts will be a stand-and-sing workshop presentation.
18 PALACE ROAD
Book, music, and lyrics by Shreya Jha
Have you ever had a mentor who changed your life? Carly’s music teacher, Marge, is a source of comfort and strength until the unthinkable happens. A story of love, connection, and processing grief through music.
Presented as a triple feature alongside Small Gods the Musical and Piper.
SMALL GODS THE MUSICAL
Written by Makram Ayache
Composed by Landon Doak
An ode to the creative joy that is found in Queerness. Small Gods the Musical is a coming-of-age musical about a group of teenagers working in a mall while exploring first love, grappling with next steps, and following their dreams.
Presented as a triple feature alongside 18 Palace Road and Piper.
PIPER
Book and lyrics by Kat Sandler
Music and lyrics by Adam Sakiyama
Presented in partnership with Bad Hats Theatre
A town plagued by rats hires a musically-inclined exterminator to enchant them away. An adaptation of The Tale of the Pied Piper, this new musical empowers younger audiences to follow their hearts to the people, spaces, and places that make them feel the safest, and encourages older audiences to let them.
Presented as a triple feature alongside 18 Palace Road and Small Gods the Musical.
