Rushed Productions brings the humourously, heartwarming musical, Sigma Acapella to Presentation House Theatrefrom November 12 to 22.
Telling the story of opposing forces who must band together to face a larger injustice, discovering unexpected camaraderie, shared experience, and even romance along the way. When their university unexpectedly ‘renovicts’ several clubs and societies, they are forced to form unlikely and uneasy alliances. Infamous “Fratboy” Ray Rhiner (played by Nathan Mannion) and his house of degenerates, ally with “Theater Dad” Oliver Keaton (played by Blake Sartin) and his underdog squad of the theatre department. As the strange bedfellows work to save their home bases, the ensuing efforts result in hilarious run-ins, cultural exchange, and even love on the journey to save their homes.
Written by Annahis Basmadjian (BA – Creative Writing, UBC, MSc – Creative Writing, Edinburgh) and composed by Samuel Gillmore & Sebastian Ochoa Mendoza, Sigma Capella had its world premiere in 2024 at The Jack and Darlene Poole Theatre at Arts Umbrella on Granville Island. features a diverse ensemble supported by a live band.
When asked why Sigma Capella is such an important production at this time, Basmadjian explains: “Because it’s fun. Because it’s great. Because it’s bringing people together. Because it’s so in-your-face about the evil that is suppressing the arts and artists, and who’s doing it. Sigma Acapella achieves two goals: A place for audiences to have a good time, laugh, cry and sing, AND a story centering damage, evil, greed and anger in the world today, and the process of fighting back with truth, art, beauty and healing. Making art is an act of rebellion, pure and simple.”
Celebrating outcasts and highlighting the endearingly unhinged theatre kid trope with clever comedy and original music Sigma Acapella runs November 12 to 22, 2026 at Presentation House Theatre, 333 Chesterfield Avenue in North Vancouver. Showtimes and tickets can be found at phtheatre.vbotickets.com