The story of “Insectia” was created by cast members Rachel Brink and Julia Chase, together with the rest if the cast: Jojo Bradfield, Mackenzie Cox, Natasha Harrell, Johanna Hembry, Stephanie Misiura, Katie Pratt, Andrew Schnell, Claire Smith and Erin Voudy. Though the theme of an ant war was selected partly to demonstrate stage fighting skills, the increasing incursion of combative fire ants into new territories because of climate change prompted the idea, Hewston said.