UFV Theatre presents Moth Boy by Peihwen J. Tai.
Directed by Tetsuro Shigematsu, “Moth Boy” will run from November 27 until December 6, 2025. This will be the first production of UFV Theatre’s 2025-2026 season and will be running at the School of Creative Art’s performance studio on UFV’s Abbotsford campus.
Presented by the UFV School of Creative Art’s acting and production classes, Moth Boy is a new play in development written by UBC graduate Peihwen J. Tai. The play follows Taiwanese-Canadian Ikari Zao who, after a sudden tragedy, spirals into a catatonic depression leading to a surreal metamorphosis into a moth.
The student cast features Alaric Singh (Ikari Zao), Ayat Naqvi (Woman), Virge Farwaha (Greta), Svea Silver (Amber), Aidan MacDonald (Mr. Smith/Ensemble), Wyatt Janzen (Mr. Taylor/Ensemble), Joey Lim (Understudy/Ensemble), Jash Vashi (Understudy/Ensemble), and Harleen Dhiman (Understudy/Ensemble).
The student production team includes Avrey Jantz Krahn (Stage Manager), Marie Brideau (Lighting Designer), Tavleen Grewal (Props Assistant), Alvina Kumar (Assistant Stage Manager), Sukhsagar Singh (Sound Mixer/Foley Master), Tobey Donaghy (Dresser/Costumes Assistant), and Harmandeep Kaur (Dresser/Costumes Assistant).
Production students are mentored by UFV production class instructor and technical coordinator Jared Raschke, wardrobe manager Heather Robertson, and production manager Giuseppe Condello.
Performances will be held in the performance studio, Building D, Room 105, UFV Abbotsford campus, (33844 King Road, Abbotsford).
Abbotsford performances: $5 for students, $10 for the public.
Opening night, UFV Abbotsford, Performance Studio (D105):
Thursday, November 27 at 7 pm.
Regular performances, UFV Abbotsford, Performance Studio (D105):
Friday, November 28 at 7 pm
Saturday, November 29 at 2 pm
Thursday, December 4 at 7 pm
Friday, December 5 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 6 at 2 pm
For information on how to get tickets, please visit the UFV Plays webpage:
https://www.ufv.ca/plays/2025-2026-season/moth-boy/
Contact soca@ufv.ca for inquiries.
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Upcoming Productions to look out for in the 2025-2026 Season of Theatre at UFV
The Secret in the Wings
By Mary Zimmerman
March 2026
The Secret in the Wings is a vivid story woven from several lesser-known fairy tales, reflecting upon the darker and more dangerous undercurrents of childhood. Actors involved in this production should expect some storytelling through movement and ensemble/choral work.
This show runs March 19th-28th 2026, with select performances at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre.
Directors’ Showcase 2026
April 2026
The Directors’ Theatre Showcase is the final project presented by UFV Theatre’s fourth-year Directing class. It is a chance for students to apply everything they have learned in the course and direction a short production.
Showtimes April 25 to April 26 (presented at the 2026 Interpret Festival).
For more information about UFV Theatre productions visit https://ufv.ca/plays/
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1763023644179?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information, contact Jocelyn Thiessen at jocelyn.thiessen@ufv.ca
12/07/2025