The narrative centers on ancestry, justice, and community, delivering a heartwarming story that blends humor with rich cultural context.

Mischief marks Lisa Nasson’s Tarragon debut and builds on an earlier Neptune Theatre staging in September 2025 as part of a rolling world premiere.

The press materials position Nasson as a celebrated Mi’kmaw artist and outline the play’s ongoing development across multiple stages and performances.

Directed by Mike Payette with Joelle Peters as associate director, the production features a cast that includes Yolanda Bonnell, Devin MacKinnon, Trina Moyan, Lisa Nasson, and Jeremy Proulx.

The play follows Brooke, a Mi’kmaw woman whose life is disrupted by an ancestral presence that enters through a mysterious encounter in a utility closet, prompting a reconnection with community, culture, and self.

Mischief, a dramatic comedy by Lisa Nasson, is scheduled for a world premiere on Tarragon Theatre’s Mainstage from January 15 to February 8, 2026, with opening night on January 21, as part of a co-production with Native Earth Performing Arts and Neptune Theatre.