THE WRONG BASHIR by Zahida Rahemtulla
Touchstone Theatre presents a Flying Start Play
in association with the Firehall Arts Centre and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre
THE WRONG BASHIR by Zahida Rahemtulla
March 2-12, 2023
Firehall Arts Centre
https://touchstonetheatre.com/shows-2022-2023-the-wrong-bashir/
Bashir Ladha—wayward philosophy major leaning towards nihilism—has been selected to assume an important religious position, and his parents have dutifully accepted on his behalf. Family conflict ensues over Bashir’s reaction to his appointment. As the doorbell rings and several unexpected visitors turn up at the Ladha door, there is a sneaking suspicion that a mistake has been made, and the family is taken on a comedic intergenerational ride that forces them to grapple with long-avoided questions of identity and family.
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
Director Daniela Atiencia; Starring Aman Mann, Seth Ranaweera, Neha Devi Singh, Sabrina Vellani, Parm Soor, Salim Rahemtulla, Shera Haji, Hussein Janmohamed, Leena Manro; Set Design Kimira Reddy; Lighting Design Jonathan Kim; Sound Design Mishelle Cuttler; Costume Design Alaia Hamer; Props Marnie Hiebert; Production Manager & Technical Director: Alistair Wallace; Stage Manager Geoff Jones; Assistant Stage Manager Rachel Brew; Publicity Jodi Smith
Video by Pedro Augusto Meza