Don't Fall In: A New Musical
- Company
- Ink Bottle Productions
- Playwright & Director
-
Holland Ziemann
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
Kara is floundering in Story Brewing 401, where final projects are brewed—literally—in cauldrons. Out of ideas, they cobble together a clichéd fairy tale starring a pompous prince, a self-saving princess, and a villain modelled after their crush, Eva. Then a suspicious vial of ink falls in. And so does Kara. Trapped inside their own half-finished story, Kara must survive a world gone off-script—one warped by corrupted ink and haunted by discarded drafts. Don’t Fall In is a queer, spooky, and emotionally charged new musical that flips fantasy tropes on their heads and asks: what happens when the story writes back?
Credits
- Producer
- Avra Fainer
- Music Director
- Michael Ippolito
- Choreographer
- Emilia Ballester
- Stage Manager
- Andrea Wicken
- Assistant Stage Manager
- Taylor Long
- Lighting Designer
- Emily Pople
- Set Designer
- Richard Karlov
- Cast
- Alecks Ambayec, Carlos Bastarrachea, Emma Bergin, Catherine Fergusson, Sabrina Marielle Friedman, Benjamin Massey, Reo Reilly
More about the show experience
Latecomers will only be admitted into the theatre within the first 5 minutes of the performance. Re-entry will not be permitted.
Venue
6 : Alumnae Theatre Mainspace
70 Berkeley Street
Toronto
Ontario
M5A 2W6
Access
- Level of Physical Access
- Accessible
Covid-19 policy
- Masks
- Not required
More about the show and company
Ink Bottle Productions is a bold new company, born from a shared passion and a singular purpose: to bring Don't Fall In to life. As a collective of queer creatives, we are fiercely committed to amplifying queer voices and lifting one another up through the magic of collaboration. In a world that so often feels heavy, we make space for joy, chaos, catharsis—and just the right amount of unhinged. If you’re craving something heartfelt, defiant, and a little bit magical, you’ll find it here.
Land acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Don’t Fall In is created and performed on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples. This land, part of Treaty 13, remains home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. As artists working in Tkaronto, we honour the enduring presence and resilience of Indigenous communities and commit to ongoing learning, relationship, and reconciliation.
Content advice
Parental guidance advised
Sensory description
This is a fast-paced musical packed with big vocals, bold costumes, and a spooky vibe. There’s plenty of singing, music, and visual storytelling, so the experience leans heavily on both sound and sight. As a result, it may be difficult to fully access for audience members who are blind/vision impaired or Deaf/hard of hearing. The show also includes haze effects, creepy sounds, and eerie moments that may be overwhelming for folks with sensory sensitivities or certain access needs. While it’s a blast for many, we encourage audiences to consider these elements when deciding if it’s the right fit.
