Previous Performances
2025 Fringe Production
Parasocial
Written and Directed by Rebecca Driedger
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.
Cast and Crew
Sasha Dyck - Mia
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.
Josh Pinette - Zach
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.
Jonalyn Basconcillo - Stage Manager
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!
Rebecca Driedger - Writer / Director / Technical Designer
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.
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2024 Fringe Production
APOPTOSIS
Written and Directed by Rebecca Driedger
Follow the gripping journey of Sam and John as they navigate the aftermath of a devastating car accident, where the spectre of losing each other looms large. As Sam grapples with the terrifying possibility of life without her husband, John's struggle to recover intertwines with the haunting echoes of a recent miscarriage, pushing them both to the brink of despair. With emotions running high and the stakes higher than ever, Apoptosis ignites a thrilling exploration of love's endurance and the power of human resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity.
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*Trigger Warning - Discussions of miscarriage
What does APOPTOSIS mean?
A-pop-TOH-sis
Programmed cell death
Cast and Crew
Hunter Love Watson - Sam Wells
Born and raised on Treaty One territory, Hunter is thrilled to be a part of the Winnipeg Fringe Festival! Hunter prides herself on being a multi-disciplinary artist who lives her life with creativity and passion. As a recent 2023 graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Music Theatre at Sheridan College, Hunter has had the opportunity to hone in on her artistry and develop her many skills including writing, choreographing, and performing. She was also selected to participate in the Canadian Musician Co-operative for the past two years where she has the opportunity to develop her musicianship and commercial performance skills. The Fringe has always been a huge part of Hunter’s life and she cannot wait to perform for all of you.
Josh Pinette - John Wells
Josh Pinette (he/him) is an emerging actor and writer based in Winnipeg, MB. Josh has appeared on stage in For Love (Tara Players Theatre Company) and most recently in the staged reading performances for What If Theatre’s How They’ll Tell It (Village Conservatory) and 40 Below (The Gargoyle Theatre). Recent film/tv credits include: SkyMed (CBC/Paramount+), Le Monde De Gabrielle Roy (CBC French), First Person Shooter (Tubi Original) and Silver Moon (Short). Josh has trained in acting schools in Vancouver, BC and is an alumni of the University of Manitoba, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (Black Hole Theatre Program) and Film Studies.
Ward Keith - Dr. Adams
This is Ward’s first appearance at the Winnipeg Fringe and marks his return to the stage after a nearly 40 year hiatus. Active in both theatre and television as a young person (Oliver; Rainbow Stage, Pinocchio and The Wiz; Kids on Stage, Let’s Go; CTV), Ward stepped away from the performing arts in his early 20’s to focus on his education, career and family. He returned to the craft in 2021 following his retirement, and has since appeared in numerous feature films, short films and TV series including; Punch, Patient Expiration, Unspoken, The Disappearance of Cari Farver, The Porter, Little Bird, The Spencer Sisters, Finally Caught, Sunshine Slayings, Almost Unsolved, An Hour to Kill.
Jonalyn Basconcillo - Stage Manager
Jonalyn Basconcillo is an up and coming stage manager who is studying theatre and music at the University of Manitoba. Recent backstage credits include SM/Sound Designer/Prop & Costume Coordinator of Obsession: The Elizabeth Smart Musical (Winnipeg Fringe 2023), SM/Prop Coordinator of All My Sons (28th Minute), ASM of Scorched & Director of Tough Choices for the New Century (BHTC). Recent Onstage credits include The Comedy of Errors (BHTC), La Vie Boheme (Desautels Faculty of Music - Musical Theatre Program). She would like to thank her family and friends and especially a big thank you to her boyfriend Zane Lindberg for always supporting her and inspiring her everyday!
Rebecca Driedger - Writer / Director / Technical Designer
Rebecca Driedger (she/her) is an emerging writer, theatre creator and designer based in Winnipeg, MB. Prior to becoming the Venue Technician & Media Coordinator at The Gargoyle Theatre, Rebecca graduated from Brandon University with a Bachelor of Creative Arts, focusing on Drama, Music and Visual art, and RRC Polytechnic with a Diploma in Creative Communications, focusing on Media Production. In 2019, Rebecca was the Manitoba representative for Musical Theatre in the National Music Festival. Rebecca is excited to make her fringe debut as the writer and director of APOPTOSIS, while also acting as the venue technician for the three other shows at the Gargoyle Theatre this fringe.