Class of 2015 Theatre alumna Gabrielle Sammy played the title role in Aida, a production that is part of The LASALLE Show 2019. This is the tertiary arts institution's annual graduation showcase of contemporary art, design, and performance. Gabrielle is the first SOTA graduate to complete the Musical Theatre Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree programme at the LASALLE College of the Arts. In this production, which ran from 16 to 20 April 2019, Gabrielle played the lead role for three shows, and also performed in the ensemble in the remaining three shows.
Gabrielle Sammy (on the right) in the production of Aida. Photo courtesy of LASALLE College of the Arts Aida is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal. With music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang, it went on to win 4 Tony Awards in the year 2000. The musical rock opera was originally based on Giuseppe Verdi’s and Antonio Ghislanzoni’s opera of the same name. Find out more about the production HERE.