The Parallel Project 2026

Momentum 180 Theatre Collective
Featuring Monologues by Kitty Cheung, Nikki Chohan, Shakil Jessa, and Abi Padilla
The Parallel Project is back at The Cultch with four new monologues!

Over the course of seven weeks, The Parallel Project facilitates the creation of four new monologues written by and for emerging IBPOC artists, through professional dramaturgical mentorship. While the pieces are still in development, these readings signify the culmination of the program and offer a unique window into the dramaturgical process. This presentation exemplifies IBPOC excellence in the Vancouver theatre community, through the work of its playwrights, dramaturgs, and actors.

The presentation will be approximately one hour. We will take a 5-minute break before holding a 30-minute talkback with the playwrights and dramaturgs. We encourage meaningful discussion on the pieces, their content, and the dramaturgical process.

The reading presentations are Pay-What-You-Can, from $5 – $30. All revenue goes directly towards supporting the playwrights of this program.

Monologues are a foundational part of theatre, whether they be for training, for auditions, or for performance. It is vitally important that they reflect the diversity of our artistic community and our individual lived experiences. Momentum 180 is honoured to be a leader in facilitating the professional development of IBPOC playwrights in Vancouver through programs like The Parallel Project. This year marks the sixth year of the program, and the first new round of monologues since publishing its inaugural monologue anthology with Playwrights Canada Press in May 2026.

PLAYWRIGHTS:
Kitty Cheung
Nikki Chohan
Shakil Jessa
Abi Padilla

DRAMATURGS:
Adonis Critter King
Kamila Sediego

ACTORS:
Derek Chan 陳嘉昊
Ivy Charles
Jason Sakaki
Stephanie Wong

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Argel Monte de Ramos – Director
Jocelyn Tsui – Producer
Natasha Chew – Associate Producer
Gabrielle Nebrida-Pépin – Associate Producer
Elyse Wall – Stage Manager
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