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Music & Artistic Director of @temc.music @paxchristichorale @babel.chorus;
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REIMU 冷萝 WORLD PREMIERE
A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman.
Created by @hibikiproject

It’s an honour to have watched this show grow since its inception three years ago to now, having closed the first staged version of Reimu. I’m incredibly grateful to Chihiro, Kento, and Jayne for inviting me into this role with so much trust and enthusiasm, for having me be a part of the development process, and for creating a telling of this story that is so captivating and thoughtful. This was a true labour of love from such a star-studded team of cast, creative, and production, a group I’m so proud to be a small part of.

CAST
Kanade — Anika Venkatesh
Yuki — Chihiro Yasufuku
Ensemble — babεl
(Soprano) Jereney Shen, Giselle Chan, Olivia McKoy
(Alto) Liska Jetchick, Cecilia Liu, Tarquin Wongkee
(Tenor) Ian Balana, Andy Foster, Mishaal Surti
(Bass) Mark Lee, Daniel Cockayne, Carl Jackson

CREATIVE
Mabel Wonnacott — Stage Director
Kento Stratford — Composer/Librettist, Conductor & Associate Music Director
Elaine Choi — Associate Music Director
Christine Bae — Répétiteur
Kyeong-ok Kim — Rehearsal Pianist

Lachlan Mason — Projection/Graphic Designer & Operator
Emi Saito Callahan — Costume Designer
Sephora N’Kosi — Lighting Designer & Operator
Mabel Wonnacott — Set & Shadow Designer
Emily Neufeld — Set & Props Construction Artist
Madeline Schamberger — Hair & Makeup Artist
Sakurako Jayne Abe — Librettist
Chihiro Yasufuku — Librettist
Teiya Kasahara 笠原貞野 — Libretto & Dramatic Consultant

PRODUCTION
Kate Chubbs — Stage Manager
Gloria Hostetler – Set Seamstress
Claire Smith — Crew
Ricci Ebron — Recording Engineer
Thomas Li — Photographer
Ryan Luttikhuis — Fundraising Officer
Camille Labonté — Audience Engagement Coordinator & Surtitlist
Bella Szpala — Audience Engagement Coordinator & Surtitlist
Chihiro Yasufuku — Production Manager

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Two more chances to experience Reimu this Fall 🍂
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Reimu 冷夢

A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026

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#hibikiproject #japanesemusic #reimu #newmusic #immersivetheatre

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PREMIERE PERFORMANCE @ 7:00 PM
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A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026

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A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

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A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026
 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎫
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#hibikiproject #japanesemusic #reimu #newmusic #immersivetheatre

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Keep an ear out for our Artistic Director Elaine Choi on The New Classical 96.3 FM THIS TUESDAY October 13, where she'll be chatting with Daniel Vnukowski on Classical Jukebox about our upcoming concert, From Dawn to Dusk! #PaxChristiChorale #PaxSings #TorontoConcerts #TorontoChoir #ClassicalFM

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A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026
 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎫
LINK IN BIO
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#hibikiproject #japanesemusic #reimu #newmusic #immersivetheatre

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A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026
 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎫
LINK IN BIO
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#hibikiproject #japanesemusic #reimu #newmusic #immersivetheatre

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A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026
 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎫
LINK IN BIO
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#hibikiproject #japanesemusic #reimu #newmusic #immersivetheatre

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a ✨ dream ✨ role
🎹: the incredible @drelainechoi

I’ve never seen this role from The Secret Garden played by someone who looked like me…. And in a lot of other dream roles of mine in opera and musical theatre. But why not? Here’s to making all my dreams come true 🥂

#thesecretgarden #practicedaily #soprano #musicaltheatre #dreamchaser

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THIRD SHOW & TICKETS ADDED

Due to popular demand, a third showing of Reimu has been added, alongside additional tickets for our original show times! 🎉

LIMITED QUANTITY

Visit the link in our bio to secure your spot!
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Reimu 冷夢

A modern reimagining of the Japanese folk legend, Snow Woman

World Premiere @arraymusictoronto
October 16 & 18, 2026
 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE 🎫
LINK IN BIO
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#hibikiproject #japanesemusic #reimu #newmusic #immersivetheatre

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The end of summer has never felt better! We spent our annual retreat and first rehearsal reconnecting with our choir mates, meeting new members, and exploring some of this year's exciting repertoire! #PaxChristiChorale #TorontoChoir #NewChoralSeason

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