A witty new musical is opening March 18, Rushed Productions presents the world premiere of Annahis Basmadjian’s Sigma Acapella. The new original musical production, with a brand-new score, and a one-of-a-kind script arguably never before seen on stage.
Theatre and musical fans of all ages will enjoy an evening of song, laughs, a relatable cast of vibrant characters, and a light-hearted, but compelling story.
“When a non-descript University’s development plans involve the destruction of all “degenerate” and “unnecessary” clubs and societies, one Frat-star (Ray) and his house of ‘frat boy outcasts’ must team up with a “Theater Dad” (Oliver) and his underdog squad of the theatre department to save their home, and maybe, experience a little culture (and romance) on the way. This brand new musical revisits the true, wholesome meaning of “boys being boys” and the endearingly unhinged quality of theatre kids.”
Directed by Kate Ely, Sigma Acapella boasts music by Sebastian Ochoa Mendoza, Musical Direction by Samual Gillmore and Florence Reiher, with a live band and a diverse ensemble of multi-talented performers.
A graduate of UBC’s Creative Writing Program, and the University of Edinburgh’s Master’s of Science of Creative Writing Program, Annahis Basmadjian’s work has been featured throughout Vancouver’s festival scene. Since founding Rushed Productions, Annahis has been able to produce and mount her work independently, including Albireo, her first original, two act musical, which debuted at the Red Gate Revue Stage on Granville Island in 2018 . Now, after recovering from being struck by a truck, relearning how to walk whilst attaining her Master’s, and maneuvering the pandemic, Annahis and Rushed are ready to stage Sigma Acapella.
Annahis Basmadjian says “Simply put: Vancouver is known for eclectic theatre, and Granville Island being one of the centers of Arts and Culture in the city, it’s saturated with makers and stories to tell. One of the purposes of the performing arts is to act as an emotional bridge, a lens through which the audience can look into another’s life, another’s story, and understand the world a little better. And that’s great, that’s good and fine, but sometimes you just want to have a good time.”
Rushed Productions presentation of Sigma Acapella is on stage at the Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre, Arts Umbrella, 1400 Johnston Street, Granville Island from March 18-March 29, 2024. Tickets are available, from $30, online at ticketowl.io/rushedproductions