An Armenian variety show featuring VERA!, Mary Basmadjian (Vartoush Tota),Rusty Hammer, Anoush Ellah, Taleen Voskuni, and Hrayr Varaz.

This event is a tribute to the resilience, creativity, and enduring spirit of the Armenian community—honoring deep cultural roots while amplifying bold, contemporary expressions across the diaspora.

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Doors at 7pm
Show 8-10pm

March 3, 2026
Saint Joseph’s Art Society

Tip the cast!
@veradragking on Venmo

VERA! is an Armenian-American non-binary drag king, dancer, activist, and performing artist.

@veritas_22

Mary is an Armenian -American stand up comedian, actor, writer and producer. Her nuanced approach of the immigrant experience transcends cultural barriers.

@marybasmadjian

This Boston Baba produces an all-king show in Boston called Mantasy- And honey, he is the MAN ta SEE!

@rustyhammerdrag

Fusing culture, Drag and gender with an unapologetic flair, Anoush Ellah is the one and only Armenian pop princess — a title that has naturally earned her the moniker “the hottest hairiest girl in the world.”

@anoush_ellah

Hrayr is a queer fggt (if you feel comfy saying it) Western Armenian-ist, Yelamu-based (SF) poet, translator, educator, linguist, flower photographer, community intensity flow-er, #jivjiv author.

@hrayr_huh_died

Taleen Voskuni is a USA Today bestselling author who grew up in the Bay Area Armenian diaspora. Her first novel, Sorry, Bro was favorably reviewed in The New York Times and won the 2023 Golden Poppy award for best romance. She is also the author of Lavash at First Sight and her most recent bestselling novel, Our Ex’s Wedding.

@taleenauthor

  • Producer: Cy Berspace

  • Stage Manager: Mudd the Two Spirit

  • Lighting Designer: gg torres

  • Event Staff: Baba Gaynush and Holden

  • Videography: Pseuda

  • Photography: Rachel Z

Production Team

Martin Strickland, the Director of Saint Joseph’s Art Society and funding support from Southern Exposure.

Special Thanks