Beginning’s End

Show Description

Beginning's End, written by August Frade and Chloe Milner, was presented by Nelson High School at NTS DramaFest 2025. The reflective piece centres on growth, grief, change, and the idea that moving forward does not mean leaving the past behind.

The story follows a recently graduated student as he reflects on his relationship with his girlfriend. While those around him believe the two simply broke up, it is gradually revealed that she passed away in a car accident. Through his memories of their relationship, the production explores the emotional complexity of loss and transition, and how the people and experiences that shape us remain part of us as we begin a new chapter.

Presented At:
Nelson High School, Burlington ON Burlington Central High School, Burlington ON

CREDITS

Playwright: August Frade & Chloe Milner

Director: Marisa Cavataio

Assistant Director: Chloe Milner

Stage Manager: Zach Giardine

Production Manager: Maya MacLachlan

Assistant Stage Manager: Maya MacLachlan, August Frade, Judah Skinner

Lighting Design & Operation: Cam Mulhern

Lighting Design: Bell Reilly

Sound Design & Operation: Marissa Park

Costume Design: Ali Falcone, Lily Agnew, Kai Lillies, Em Holloway

Props Design: Elly Reiach & Annabel Warford

Set Design: Judah Skinner & Josh Falcone

Photo Credit: River Roy

Awards

  • ken & Anne Watts scholarship

    Emma Kowalchyk

  • Award of merit: Lighting design

    Bell Reilly & Cam Mulhern

  • Award of excellence: playwriting

    August Frade & Chloe Milner

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