TICKETS LIVE JUNE 24th, 2025
Parasocial follows two popular video game streamers, Mia and Zach, as they navigate the ups and downs of streaming life. In an attempt to amass more followers, Mia joins Zach’s stream but soon begins to notice unsettling behaviour from a seemingly devoted fan—someone who acts like they know her, comments on her personal life, and even learns where she works. At first, she brushes it off as harmless, but the obsession deepens, and the stalker's actions grow more intrusive.
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The play explores online privacy, vulnerability, and the dark side of being an internet personality, highlighting how the blurred lines between public persona and personal life can have devastating consequences.
WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY:
STAGED MANAGED BY:
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CAST:
MIA -
ZACH -
REBECCA DRIEDGER
JONALYN BASCONCILLO​​​​
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SASHA DYCK
JOSH PINETTE
Meet the Cast and Crew
Mia
Sasha Dyck
Originally from Winkler, Sasha Dyck moved to Winnipeg to pursue her passion for theatre and acting. She is currently studying at the University of Winnipeg, where she enjoys film studies and actively collaborates with others in the city’s vibrant film community.
With a strong background in musical theatre, she has performed in numerous productions across the Pembina Valley, including standout roles like Anne in Anne of the Island and a gargoyle in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
A lifelong video game fan, she's especially excited for this role—combining her love of performance with her interest in gaming and streaming. Her favorite game? The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.
Stage Manager
Jonalyn Basconcillo
Jonalyn is an emerging stage manager from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is so happy to work with Rebecca and be at The Gargoyle Theatre again!
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Her recent backstage credits include ASM/Props Manager for The All Dentist Musical - Chicago (2025), SM of Fracas (Dreamplay Prod & Chartier Danse, 2025), SM of This is Me: An Interactive Musical (A Million Dreams, 2024), SM of Apoptosis (Metanoia Theatre/Winnipeg Fringe Festival, 2024), SM of Cooking 4 Kids with Undead Newlyweds (Undead Newlyweds/Winnipeg Fringe Festival, 2024), SM/Sound Designer/Props & Costume Coordinator of Obsession: The Elizabeth Smart Musical (Goltsman-Ferris Production/Winnipeg Fringe Festival, 2023), SM/Props Coordinator of All My Sons (28th Minute, 2023).
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She is very excited and honoured to work with a very talented cast & crew! She would like to thank her friends, family and Zane for supporting her! She hopes you enjoy the show!
Zach
Josh Pinette
Josh Pinette (he/him) is a Métis actor born and raised on Treaty One Territory. Recent theatre projects include: How They’’ll Tell It (What If Theatre), One Stoplight Town (WMT), Apoptosis (Metanoia Theatre Co/Winnipeg Fringe Festival), and 40 Below (What If Theatre/The Gargoyle Players Staged Reading).
His recent film/tv credits include: Strong Son (Farpoint Films), SkyMed (CBC/Paramount+), Le Monde De Gabrielle Roy (CBC French), and First Person Shooter (Tubi Original).
Josh trained at Railtown Actors Studio and The Working Actors Gym in Vancouver, BC, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Film Studies from the University of Manitoba. He is currently participating in Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s 2025 National Mentorship Program.
Writer - Director
Rebecca Driedger
Rebecca Driedger (she/her) is an emerging writer, director, theatre creator and designer based in Winnipeg, MB. She is also the Venue Technician and Media Coordinator for The Gargoyle Theatre, and will be the technician for the other three shows taking place at the Gargoyle this fringe season.
Her recent theatrical credits include: Director for the All-Dentist Musical production of Chicago (2025), Music director for All About Theatre's teen production of SIX: The Musical (2025), Lighting Designer for Shakespeare in the Ruins co-production with The Gargoyle Players production of HAMLET: A Modern Player's Guide (2024), and Director/writer of Apoptosis (2024, Winnipeg Fringe Festival.)
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Rebecca is excited to once again have one of her plays premiere on the Gargoyle Theatre's stage during the 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival.