By Christie Spessard
Directed by Ryan Pangracs
With Jasmyn Molaei, Skyler Sajewski, Isabella Fay, Hannah Breshears
Four teen figure skaters rehearse for their holiday show, led by their bizarre and obsessive coach. When a blizzard traps them in the ice rink, madness descends. They pray ritualistically to Michelle Kwan, a figure skating legend, while exploring friendship, unattainable expectations, and IBS. A dark comedy about the beauty, violence, and camaraderie of girlhood in hyper-competitive spaces.
Part of 59E59 Theaters' East to Edinburgh 2026
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Contains strobe lights and distressing or potentially triggering themes of violence.
Christie Spessard (Playwright/Actor) is a Brooklyn-based actor, playwright, producer, and dancer. She is thrilled to bring her debut play to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and for its New York premiere to be at 59E59, where she works as an usher. Collaborating on this piece with her best friends has been a dream. Thank you to our donors, supporters, and community.
Ryan Pangracs (Director) is an NYC-based artist originally from Leavenworth, KS. Primarily a performer, Ryan has also done theater education work with Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Playhouse, and TheatreSquared. Dear Michelle Kwan is Ryan’s directorial debut, and he hopes to continue learning and growing creatively alongside his friends!
Jasmyn Molaei (Actor) is a Brooklyn-based actor originally from the Bay Area. Previous credits include Romeo & Juliet (Tybalt), Much Ado About Nothing (Understudy), and Stop Kiss (Sara). When not on stage they can be found nannying, bouldering/rock climbing, at yoga, singing karaoke, watching Drag Race, practicing guitar/ukulele, or at All You Can Eat Sushi with her best friends.
Skyler Sajewski (Actor) is an NYC-based actress, singer, and producer, thrilled to appear in Dear Michelle Kwan, written by her favorite gal, alongside dear friends. Favorite credits include Into the Woods, The Wolves, Kinky Boots, and Rocky Horror Picture Show. She’s produced cabarets at Green Room 42 and is a proud Elon University graduate. Love to family and friends!
Isabella Fay (Actor) is a Brooklyn-based actor. Previous credits include You Can’t Take it With You, She Kills Monsters, Julius Caesar, and her most notable film role in All the Bright Places. When not onstage, she enjoys painting and exploring the city. She feels so lucky to perform with her dearest friends. Shoutout to her mom, dad, and sister!
Hannah Breshears (Actor) is an NYC-based actor with her BFA in Musical Theatre from Stephen’s College. Previous roles include: Cinderella in Into the Woods, Claire in Ordinary Days, and U/S for Eurydice in Eurydice. In her free time, she reads, spends time with her dog, and bakes.