Mail Drop is a fictional tale that takes place in Dawson City, Yukon in the 1920s, on the traditional territory of the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in. With help from a sneaky Fox, we discover a Yukon shipment that has landed in the Canadian Pavilion!  What emerges from each crate is a young Yukon family; Pip is five years old and loves the outdoors, her mother Ruth is a bush pilot who delivers mail, and Albert is her charming, lovable dad.  Charismatic and profoundly moving, Mail Drop features signature masks by the Wonderheads, mischievous puppets, and original Yukon artwork and music.  A funny, heartwarming story for all ages.

Advisories: Plane crashes, loud sounds and flashing lights. Recommended for a general audience (ages 5+).  

Maildrop is headed to Osaksa, Japan for Expo2025!

Maildrop showtimes as part of EXPO 2025

Tuesday, August 19 // 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 20 // 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Friday, August 22 // 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Saturday, August 23 // 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Details, location and tickets: https://www.canadaexpo2025.ca/en-ca/programming

Please email jessica@openp.it to book the show.

Maildrop

Created by Geneviève Doyon & Jessica Hickman.

Performers: Genevieve Doyon, Brian Fidler and Jessica Hickman

Masks: Kate Braidwood

Puppets: Jessica Hickman (fox & Pip) & Andrew Phoenix (caribou)

Original Music: Calla Kinglit

Artwork: Rosemary Scanlon (watercolour) & Vashti Etzel (beading)

Sound Design/Music Arrangement: Brooke Maxwell

Projection Design: T. Erin Gruber

Lighting Design: Trent Crosby

Costume Design: Lea-Ann McNally

Props Design: Jessica Hickman

Seamstresses: Hannah Ockenden, Val McCallum

“God’s Waltz” re-Arrangement: Brooke Maxwell

Technical Director: Trent Crosby

Stage Manager: Carolyn Moon

Thank you to our funders and sponsors who have supported the development of Maildrop!