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As Kosmo’s midnight shift wears on, it becomes clear that he is trying to use his final broadcast to reach one person in particular. Just like the rest of his lonely late-night audience, he’s reaching out towards someone, and it’s now or never.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiam Witte – Playwright\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLiam Witte is a playwright in the fourth year of his BA Drama (Honours) degree at the University of Alberta. He is thrilled to be returning to New Works as a Playwright after serving on last year’s executive board. Recent credits include Primadonna (Patron’s Pick, Edmonton Fringe 2025), Old Man Sallow Who Lives On Crypt Rock (Edmonton Fringe 2025), and 27 Pictures (Patron’s Pick, Edmonton Fringe 2024).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllie Van Stone – Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAllie Van Stone is a 5th year BEd Drama/English student who is making her directorial debut at New Works Festival 2026: Time Everlasting. She is immensely grateful for the production team, actors, directing mentor, and executive board who continue to amaze her everyday with their dedication and passion for student led theatre. Select previous credits include: Penelope Sycamore, You Can’t Take it With You (ADDEDAM); Costume Designer, Argonautika (DR 457); Stage Manager, Arthur and Titi (New Works Festival); Assistant Stage Manager, One Man Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM). Allie gives many, many thanks to her Famjam and pals for encouraging her to pursue her passions and helping her have tons of fun as she does so!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Leslie – Assistant Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Leslie (they/them) is a third year pharmacology and English student. They are excited to return to their third year of New Works. Anna discovered their passion for theatre as a child through musical cast albums and fell in love with theatre production in high school. When not studying or at the theatre, Anna enjoys baking, writing, and crafting. They would like to thank Allie Van Stone for being an amazing collaborator and Liam Witte for his lovely script. Working on this show has been been a delight. Select credits include: Assistant Director, Treasure Island (Pine Tree Players), Playwright, the Last 1.5 Librarians North of Lethbridge (Lunchbox Theatre’s Stage One Festival), Playwright, Act of Contrition (New Works Festival), and Set Designer, Dracula (Pine Tree Players).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshall Eglinski – Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMarshall Eglinski (he/him) is a theatre artist living, working and creating on treaty 6 territory. He thought he had finally escaped the UofA having graduated last year, but unfortunately he was cursed by an old theatre spirit so his soul is bound here for one last ride. While he is no stranger to the festival, this is Marshall’s first time stage managing a show and he is incredibly grateful to New Works for the opportunity to learn some new tricks. Recent theatre credits include The Divorced Dad’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Typecast Anonymous Productions), Sam’s Clam \u0026amp; Oyster Bar (Top Bunk Theatre) \u0026amp; One Man, Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM). He hopes you enjoy the festival!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReid Nichols – Actor/DJ Kosmo\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReid Nichols (He/Him) is a fourth year BA/BEd (Secondary) student majoring in drama and minoring in English at the University of Alberta! He is super excited to have the opportunity to once again work with the New Works Festival as an actor for the second time! Reid grew up in the Mountainview County area of Alberta and found an interest in acting through the freedom it gave in one’s social identity, he always liked the idea of finding oneself through the exploration of another. His most recent credit is as Boris Kolenkhov in You Can’t Take It With You, with ABBEDAM. Reid is ready to work with such a fantastic team and can’t wait to see where this experience will take him!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFatemeh Jelvah-Garan – Actor/Miranda\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFatemeh Jelveh-Garan is a first-year Nursing student who is ecstatic to be acting in Tapestry From An Asteroid. This is her first University of Alberta production, though she has been a part of many high school plays. However, this production has been one of the most fulfilling and exciting yet! Her past acting experience has helped bring her character to life and make an impact on stage. Fatemeh would like to thank her director, writer, designers, tech crew, stage manager, and fellow castmates for the incredible support and wonderful opportunity to be a part of this show. She hopes you enjoy watching Tapestry From An Asteroid as much as she enjoyed bringing it to the stage!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAce Cortez – Actor/Derek\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAce Cortez (ace/they) is an emerging production designer and educator in the technical arts. Most of their time in their theatre practice is spent in tech booths, drafting labs, and in the wings. They’re aiming to branch out of their comfort zones; and this year, they’re thrilled to be a part of a main-stage at the New Works Festival. Outside of theatre, they find joy in competitive video games, illustration and graphic design, and playing copious amounts of dodgeball. Wherever their practical experience, education, and connections bring them, they strive to be “in the middle of it all.”\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelia Williams – Actor/Pauline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmelia Williams is an Education student who recently completed her Drama degree. She is excited for this show and to be putting it on with such a great cast! She has had wonderful opportunities to act in shows such as The Diary of Anne Frank, Chicago, Bring it On, Pride and Prejudice, and most recently You Can’t Take it With You here at U of A. A big shoutout to her mom who shows her what it looks like to love your daughter with your whole heart. She hopes you enjoy the show!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Leigh – Actor/Luna\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Leigh (she/they) is a second year BSc student and is thrilled to be acting in this year’s festival. This is her second year involved as an actor in NewWorks, and she has loved every part of the process. Select credits include: Cal in Act of Contrition (NewWorks), as well as Mrs. Grey in Break Fast and Jess in The Great Irony Heist (Victoria School of the Arts). When they’re not studying or working, Summer likes to draw, read, paint, and attempt completely unreasonable tasks like they’re a master at them. They hope you are as excited for this show as they are and can’t wait to see your reaction.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Walia – Actor/Estella\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Walia is in her 4th year of the BA/BEd program, majoring in drama and minoring in biology. She is playing Estella in Tapestry From an Asteroid, written by Liam Witte and directed by Allie Van Stone and Anna Leslie. This is her first mainstage show for NWF so she is super excited to be performing such a wonderful piece. Jasper has acted in multiple productions in and out of university, such as ABBEDAM 2023 Love \u0026amp; Information directed by Giulia Romano and Karina Pitis Krcek, and Shakespeare in Love at the Walterdale Theatre directed by Anne Marie Szucs. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew, she had so much fun working with everyone and is grateful for all the new memories. Jasper also would like to thank everyone who came to show support and hopes you all enjoy all the spectacular shows we have.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKael Barker – Actor/Rod\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKael Barker (he/they) is a 2nd year English and creative writing student. Their role as Rod being their acting debut, Kael is looking forward to further pursuing both theatre and their other creative works, including fiction and poetry writing. In their free time, Kael enjoys reading, cooking, gaming, learning the guitar, and chatting with their roommates around the kitchen island for far too long. Kael would like to thank Robin Hobb for writing great books, Anna for firmly encouraging them to audition, and the whole Tapestry From An Asteroid team for being wonderful to work with.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvaya Link – Actor/Larissa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAvaya Link (she/her) is a second year BA Psychology student with a minor in drama, and she is thrilled to perform in her first ever New Works Festival production. Although this is her first time performing in the festival, she has had the opportunity to be a part of numerous previous productions. Select credits include: Cheryl in Scona Alum. Theatre Co.’s Evil Dead the Musical (2024 Fringe Festival), Emily in Erlking the Musical (2022 Fringe Festival), Janis in Scona Theatre Co.’s Mean Girls the Musical 2023. In her past time, you can find Avaya playing her alto-saxophone in the Devon Community Band, going to cute cafes with her friends, and hitting the books in the libraries on campus! She thanks you for supporting local theatre and congratulates her team on all their work on this beautiful piece! She hopes you enjoy the show!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuveen Amiri – Actor/Teddy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuveen Amiri (they/them) is a 4th year Environmental Earth Sciences student who has been passionate about music and the performing arts from a young age. This is their second time acting in a New Works Festival show, and they have been involved in the theatre scene in their hometown of Fort McMurray since childhood. Notable credits include Elias Graham, The Picture of Elias Graham (New Works); East, Almost Maine (Theatre; Just Because); Rosie, Mamma Mia! (École McTavish Productions); Bugsy Malone, Bugsy Malone Jr. (Keyano Theatre). In their spare time, Auveen can be found in the dirt, generally admiring rocks and moss. Auveen is thrilled to be back on the New Works stage, and they would like to thank the cast, crew, and the New Works production team for their dedication and support. Thank you for supporting local artists, and enjoy the show!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNIGHT A TEAM\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Hecker - Lighting Designer and Electrics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohanna Hecker (She/Her) is a 2nd year BA Science student and is excited to be lighting designing for this year’s festival. This is her first time working as a New Works Designer, but she has had the opportunity to work in various other productions. Select credits include Intern and Laser Technician, Valhallafest (Atmosphere Entertainment and Visual Universe); Lights/Sound Design, “An Experiment” (TLT Youth Troupe); Light Design and Technician, “An Actor’s Nightmare” (Carmen Arts Group). In her spare time, Johanna loves diving into a good book, painting, or finding a new trail to explore. Johanna would like to thank her incredible team and congratulate everyone on an amazing show.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivia St-Onge - Set and Props Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia St-Onge (she/her) is a 1st year BFA Production: Design student. This is her first year working with New Works, and she has the opportunity to be the Set/Props Designer for The Piano Lesson, and Tapestry from an Asteroid. This is Olivia’s first time working as a solo designer and she is very excited and grateful to have been given this position. She has done multiple other projects working alongside a team and focusing on smaller projects solo, but being able to work as the sole designer for her shows has been amazing. Olivia would like to thank her team for giving her the support and opportunity to participate in this project! Previous works: Actor, Builder, and Set Dresser, Bobby Trap and Actor, and Prop Designer, Matilda (Morinville Community High School)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImogen Wynters - Sound Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImogen Wynters (she/her) is thrilled to be Sound Designing and Composing for New Works 2026. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Stage Management at the University of Alberta. Imogen began her theatre journey as a performer at the Citadel Theatre, appearing in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Christmas Carol, and Evangeline. Her love of theatre led her to directing and designing several one-act plays for various theatre festivals. Recent credits include assistant stage managing Bad Hats Theatre’s Peter Pan with Citadel’s Young Company, NUOVA’s Shrek the Musical and Dog Bite Theatre’s production of Televangelists by Mika Boute. She made her stage management debut with Headhold by Claudia Kulay at Edmonton’s 42nd annual Fringe Festival and more recently was the stage manager for NUOVA’s production of Between the Lines.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Giasson - Costume Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Giasson (she/her) is a costume designer, actress and glitter enthusiast. She is currently in her 3rd year of a BA Drama degree. Kelsey has been designing costumes for 5 years, refining her craft with every show! Some of her previous costume design credits include You Can’t Take It With You (ABBEDAM ’25), Tomato Girl (New Works Festival ’24), Lola (New Works Festival ’24) Little Women (ABJ Fine Arts), and Pride and Prejudice (ABJ Fine Arts) each project pushing her skills and deepening her love and passion for design. Kelsey is thrilled to bring her vision to life in this festival and to share this labour of love with you all!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadison Coates - Assistant Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMadi Coates (She/Her) is in her second year at the university and is a 1st year BFA Production student. This is Madi’s second year as an ASM for New Works. She loved getting to work with everyone last year, developing more knowledge about assistant stage management, and is more than happy to be back again to work with many more incredible people and keep learning and growing her skills. Madi’s recent credits include Stage Managing, Romeo and Juliet (PrimeStock Theatre), and Assistant Stage Managing, Riverona (PrimeStock Theatre). Madi is very grateful for all the experiences she has had that have brought her to where she is today, and she is thankful to have the chance to keep expanding her knowledge. Madi hopes everyone enjoys this festival, which is full of talented and hardworking people!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.7939/83934\"\u003eView the program booklet, including the Executive Board and acknowledgements.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"]}},{"label":{"en":["Subject"]},"value":{"en":["Theatre festivals (Topical)","Student theatre (Topical)","Playwriting (Topical)","Theatrical production (Topical)"]}},{"label":{"en":["Rights Statement"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003e© 2026 New Works Festival / Tapestry from an Asteroid. All rights reserved. This recording is made available for viewing only. For permissions inquiries, please contact\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:newworksyeg@gmail.com\"\u003enewworksyeg@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"]}}],"summary":{"en":["\u003cp\u003eDuring his last night on the air, local radio personality DJ Kosmo plays requests from his audience: a young couple getting ready to say goodbye, a teenage girl on her birthday with her mother, two astronomers on the brink of a discovery, and a pair of lonely souls on a first date. As Kosmo\u0026rsquo;s midnight shift wears on, it becomes clear that he is trying to use his final broadcast to reach one person in particular. Just like the rest of his lonely late-night audience, he\u0026rsquo;s reaching out towards someone, and it\u0026rsquo;s now or never.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiam Witte \u0026ndash; Playwright\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLiam Witte is a playwright in the fourth year of his BA Drama (Honours) degree at the University of Alberta. He is thrilled to be returning to New Works as a Playwright after serving on last year\u0026rsquo;s executive board. Recent credits include Primadonna (Patron\u0026rsquo;s Pick, Edmonton Fringe 2025), Old Man Sallow Who Lives On Crypt Rock (Edmonton Fringe 2025), and 27 Pictures (Patron\u0026rsquo;s Pick, Edmonton Fringe 2024).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllie Van Stone \u0026ndash; Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAllie Van Stone is a 5th year BEd Drama/English student who is making her directorial debut at New Works Festival 2026: Time Everlasting. She is immensely grateful for the production team, actors, directing mentor, and executive board who continue to amaze her everyday with their dedication and passion for student led theatre. Select previous credits include: Penelope Sycamore, You Can\u0026rsquo;t Take it With You (ADDEDAM); Costume Designer, Argonautika (DR 457); Stage Manager, Arthur and Titi (New Works Festival); Assistant Stage Manager, One Man Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM). Allie gives many, many thanks to her Famjam and pals for encouraging her to pursue her passions and helping her have tons of fun as she does so!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnna Leslie \u0026ndash; Assistant Director\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Leslie (they/them) is a third year pharmacology and English student. They are excited to return to their third year of New Works. Anna discovered their passion for theatre as a child through musical cast albums and fell in love with theatre production in high school. When not studying or at the theatre, Anna enjoys baking, writing, and crafting. They would like to thank Allie Van Stone for being an amazing collaborator and Liam Witte for his lovely script. Working on this show has been been a delight. Select credits include: Assistant Director, Treasure Island (Pine Tree Players), Playwright, the Last 1.5 Librarians North of Lethbridge (Lunchbox Theatre\u0026rsquo;s Stage One Festival), Playwright, Act of Contrition (New Works Festival), and Set Designer, Dracula (Pine Tree Players).\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarshall Eglinski \u0026ndash; Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMarshall Eglinski (he/him) is a theatre artist living, working and creating on treaty 6 territory. He thought he had finally escaped the UofA having graduated last year, but unfortunately he was cursed by an old theatre spirit so his soul is bound here for one last ride. While he is no stranger to the festival, this is Marshall\u0026rsquo;s first time stage managing a show and he is incredibly grateful to New Works for the opportunity to learn some new tricks. Recent theatre credits include The Divorced Dad\u0026rsquo;s Guide to Slaying Vampires (Typecast Anonymous Productions), Sam\u0026rsquo;s Clam \u0026amp; Oyster Bar (Top Bunk Theatre) \u0026amp; One Man, Two Guvnors (ABBEDAM). He hopes you enjoy the festival!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReid Nichols \u0026ndash; Actor/DJ Kosmo\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReid Nichols (He/Him) is a fourth year BA/BEd (Secondary) student majoring in drama and minoring in English at the University of Alberta! He is super excited to have the opportunity to once again work with the New Works Festival as an actor for the second time! Reid grew up in the Mountainview County area of Alberta and found an interest in acting through the freedom it gave in one\u0026rsquo;s social identity, he always liked the idea of finding oneself through the exploration of another. His most recent credit is as Boris Kolenkhov in You Can\u0026rsquo;t Take It With You, with ABBEDAM. Reid is ready to work with such a fantastic team and can\u0026rsquo;t wait to see where this experience will take him!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFatemeh Jelvah-Garan \u0026ndash; Actor/Miranda\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFatemeh Jelveh-Garan is a first-year Nursing student who is ecstatic to be acting in Tapestry From An Asteroid. This is her first University of Alberta production, though she has been a part of many high school plays. However, this production has been one of the most fulfilling and exciting yet! Her past acting experience has helped bring her character to life and make an impact on stage. Fatemeh would like to thank her director, writer, designers, tech crew, stage manager, and fellow castmates for the incredible support and wonderful opportunity to be a part of this show. She hopes you enjoy watching Tapestry From An Asteroid as much as she enjoyed bringing it to the stage!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAce Cortez \u0026ndash; Actor/Derek\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAce Cortez (ace/they) is an emerging production designer and educator in the technical arts. Most of their time in their theatre practice is spent in tech booths, drafting labs, and in the wings. They\u0026rsquo;re aiming to branch out of their comfort zones; and this year, they\u0026rsquo;re thrilled to be a part of a main-stage at the New Works Festival. Outside of theatre, they find joy in competitive video games, illustration and graphic design, and playing copious amounts of dodgeball. Wherever their practical experience, education, and connections bring them, they strive to be \u0026ldquo;in the middle of it all.\u0026rdquo;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmelia Williams \u0026ndash; Actor/Pauline\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmelia Williams is an Education student who recently completed her Drama degree. She is excited for this show and to be putting it on with such a great cast! She has had wonderful opportunities to act in shows such as The Diary of Anne Frank, Chicago, Bring it On, Pride and Prejudice, and most recently You Can\u0026rsquo;t Take it With You here at U of A. A big shoutout to her mom who shows her what it looks like to love your daughter with your whole heart. She hopes you enjoy the show!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Leigh \u0026ndash; Actor/Luna\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSummer Leigh (she/they) is a second year BSc student and is thrilled to be acting in this year\u0026rsquo;s festival. This is her second year involved as an actor in NewWorks, and she has loved every part of the process. Select credits include: Cal in Act of Contrition (NewWorks), as well as Mrs. Grey in Break Fast and Jess in The Great Irony Heist (Victoria School of the Arts). When they\u0026rsquo;re not studying or working, Summer likes to draw, read, paint, and attempt completely unreasonable tasks like they\u0026rsquo;re a master at them. They hope you are as excited for this show as they are and can\u0026rsquo;t wait to see your reaction.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJasper Walia \u0026ndash; Actor/Estella\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJasper Walia is in her 4th year of the BA/BEd program, majoring in drama and minoring in biology. She is playing Estella in Tapestry From an Asteroid, written by Liam Witte and directed by Allie Van Stone and Anna Leslie. This is her first mainstage show for NWF so she is super excited to be performing such a wonderful piece. Jasper has acted in multiple productions in and out of university, such as ABBEDAM 2023 Love \u0026amp; Information directed by Giulia Romano and Karina Pitis Krcek, and Shakespeare in Love at the Walterdale Theatre directed by Anne Marie Szucs. She would like to thank the entire cast and crew, she had so much fun working with everyone and is grateful for all the new memories. Jasper also would like to thank everyone who came to show support and hopes you all enjoy all the spectacular shows we have.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKael Barker \u0026ndash; Actor/Rod\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKael Barker (he/they) is a 2nd year English and creative writing student. Their role as Rod being their acting debut, Kael is looking forward to further pursuing both theatre and their other creative works, including fiction and poetry writing. In their free time, Kael enjoys reading, cooking, gaming, learning the guitar, and chatting with their roommates around the kitchen island for far too long. Kael would like to thank Robin Hobb for writing great books, Anna for firmly encouraging them to audition, and the whole Tapestry From An Asteroid team for being wonderful to work with.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvaya Link \u0026ndash; Actor/Larissa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAvaya Link (she/her) is a second year BA Psychology student with a minor in drama, and she is thrilled to perform in her first ever New Works Festival production. Although this is her first time performing in the festival, she has had the opportunity to be a part of numerous previous productions. Select credits include: Cheryl in Scona Alum. Theatre Co.\u0026rsquo;s Evil Dead the Musical (2024 Fringe Festival), Emily in Erlking the Musical (2022 Fringe Festival), Janis in Scona Theatre Co.\u0026rsquo;s Mean Girls the Musical 2023. In her past time, you can find Avaya playing her alto-saxophone in the Devon Community Band, going to cute cafes with her friends, and hitting the books in the libraries on campus! She thanks you for supporting local theatre and congratulates her team on all their work on this beautiful piece! She hopes you enjoy the show!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuveen Amiri \u0026ndash; Actor/Teddy\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAuveen Amiri (they/them) is a 4th year Environmental Earth Sciences student who has been passionate about music and the performing arts from a young age. This is their second time acting in a New Works Festival show, and they have been involved in the theatre scene in their hometown of Fort McMurray since childhood. Notable credits include Elias Graham, The Picture of Elias Graham (New Works); East, Almost Maine (Theatre; Just Because); Rosie, Mamma Mia! (\u0026Eacute;cole McTavish Productions); Bugsy Malone, Bugsy Malone Jr. (Keyano Theatre). In their spare time, Auveen can be found in the dirt, generally admiring rocks and moss. Auveen is thrilled to be back on the New Works stage, and they would like to thank the cast, crew, and the New Works production team for their dedication and support. Thank you for supporting local artists, and enjoy the show!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNIGHT A TEAM\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohanna Hecker - Lighting Designer and Electrics\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eJohanna Hecker (She/Her) is a 2nd year BA Science student and is excited to be lighting designing for this year\u0026rsquo;s festival. This is her first time working as a New Works Designer, but she has had the opportunity to work in various other productions. Select credits include Intern and Laser Technician, Valhallafest (Atmosphere Entertainment and Visual Universe); Lights/Sound Design, \u0026ldquo;An Experiment\u0026rdquo; (TLT Youth Troupe); Light Design and Technician, \u0026ldquo;An Actor\u0026rsquo;s Nightmare\u0026rdquo; (Carmen Arts Group). In her spare time, Johanna loves diving into a good book, painting, or finding a new trail to explore. Johanna would like to thank her incredible team and congratulate everyone on an amazing show.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlivia St-Onge - Set and Props Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOlivia St-Onge (she/her) is a 1st year BFA Production: Design student. This is her first year working with New Works, and she has the opportunity to be the Set/Props Designer for The Piano Lesson, and Tapestry from an Asteroid. This is Olivia\u0026rsquo;s first time working as a solo designer and she is very excited and grateful to have been given this position. She has done multiple other projects working alongside a team and focusing on smaller projects solo, but being able to work as the sole designer for her shows has been amazing. Olivia would like to thank her team for giving her the support and opportunity to participate in this project! Previous works: Actor, Builder, and Set Dresser, Bobby Trap and Actor, and Prop Designer, Matilda (Morinville Community High School)\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImogen Wynters - Sound Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eImogen Wynters (she/her) is thrilled to be Sound Designing and Composing for New Works 2026. She is currently pursuing her BFA in Stage Management at the University of Alberta. Imogen began her theatre journey as a performer at the Citadel Theatre, appearing in A Midsummer Night\u0026rsquo;s Dream, A Christmas Carol, and Evangeline. Her love of theatre led her to directing and designing several one-act plays for various theatre festivals. Recent credits include assistant stage managing Bad Hats Theatre\u0026rsquo;s Peter Pan with Citadel\u0026rsquo;s Young Company, NUOVA\u0026rsquo;s Shrek the Musical and Dog Bite Theatre\u0026rsquo;s production of Televangelists by Mika Boute. She made her stage management debut with Headhold by Claudia Kulay at Edmonton\u0026rsquo;s 42nd annual Fringe Festival and more recently was the stage manager for NUOVA\u0026rsquo;s production of Between the Lines.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKelsey Giasson - Costume Designer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKelsey Giasson (she/her) is a costume designer, actress and glitter enthusiast. She is currently in her 3rd year of a BA Drama degree. Kelsey has been designing costumes for 5 years, refining her craft with every show! Some of her previous costume design credits include You Can\u0026rsquo;t Take It With You (ABBEDAM \u0026rsquo;25), Tomato Girl (New Works Festival \u0026rsquo;24), Lola (New Works Festival \u0026rsquo;24) Little Women (ABJ Fine Arts), and Pride and Prejudice (ABJ Fine Arts) each project pushing her skills and deepening her love and passion for design. Kelsey is thrilled to bring her vision to life in this festival and to share this labour of love with you all!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadison Coates - Assistant Stage Manager\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMadi Coates (She/Her) is in her second year at the university and is a 1st year BFA Production student. This is Madi\u0026rsquo;s second year as an ASM for New Works. She loved getting to work with everyone last year, developing more knowledge about assistant stage management, and is more than happy to be back again to work with many more incredible people and keep learning and growing her skills. Madi\u0026rsquo;s recent credits include Stage Managing, Romeo and Juliet (PrimeStock Theatre), and Assistant Stage Managing, Riverona (PrimeStock Theatre). Madi is very grateful for all the experiences she has had that have brought her to where she is today, and she is thankful to have the chance to keep expanding her knowledge. Madi hopes everyone enjoys this festival, which is full of talented and hardworking people!\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://doi.org/10.7939/83934\"\u003eView the program booklet, including the Executive Board and acknowledgements.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"]},"requiredStatement":{"label":{"en":["Attribution"]},"value":{"en":["\u003cp\u003e\u0026copy; 2026 New Works Festival / Tapestry from an Asteroid. 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