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An Alphabetical Musical
Wed, July 2 - Sat July 12 | Theatre Passe Muraille
Written by: Book, Music and Lyrics by Douglas Price
When the English language experiences budget cuts and can no longer afford 26 letters, 7 letters in particular are at risk of losing their jobs. To avoid being fired, each of the 7 letters must prove why they are integral to the language.
Time & Location
July 02 2025 - July 12 2025, (60 mins)
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2P3
Wednesday July 2nd, 7:45 p.m.
Friday July 4th, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday July 5th, 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday July 9th, 8:00 p.m.
Thursday July 10th, 5:45 p.m.
Friday July 11th, 3:00 p.m.
Saturday July 12th, 10:15 p.m.
Musical Description
The English Language is downsizing and can no longer afford to employ 26 letters. Now, for some letters in the alphabet, their sound can be made using other letters (e.g. the sound of F can be made using P-H), so the ultimate question becomes: which letter will be fired? Seven of the at-risk letters (F, K, Q, S, W, X, and Z) are called into a meeting, where, in front of a jury of audience members, they must demonstrate their imperativeness to the English language. If they fail, they could be deleted forever.
About the Creators
DOUGLAS PRICE is a composer, music director, writer and teacher from London, Ontario. He is a Masters grad of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and inaugurated the position of Head of Music at the National Theatre School of Canada. His first book, Seventeen To Millionaire, is a Readers View Literary Award Winner and an Amazon Bestseller. He is the co-creator of the Just An Idea Collective, a musical theatre incubator for new Canadian musicals. He is thrilled to be part of the Toronto Fringe and a huge shoutout to his entire team for helping make this happen!