Book of Ooka: The Immaculate Misconception is a 60-minute comedic production mixing physical comedy, live musicianship, and traditional Arabic melodies. The story follows best friends Maryem and Roula, played by Juno-nominated Maryem Tollar and Roula Said, who are catapulted from a Toronto shawarma shop to the River Jordan after Roula's 78-year-old virgin Auntie Ooka—portrayed by Dora Award-winning actor Anand Rajaram, who also co-writes and directs—is visited by celestial spirits informing her she is divinely pregnant. The show centers the concept of 'Hag Energy,' celebrating the visionary power of older women of color, and is backed by a live musical ensemble including Ernie Tollar, Joska Tollar, Yvette Tollar, and Omneya Tollar. It premieres at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2026, following the team's successful 2025 Fringe run of Very Shady Arab Ladies.
Cast and Creative Team for Book of Ooka: The Immaculate Misconception at Video Cabaret Theatre
Cast
Omneya Tollar
Ensemble
Yvette Tollar
Ensemble
Joska Tollar
Ensemble
Ernie Tollar
Ensemble
Anand Rajaram
Auntie Ooka
Roula Said
Ensemble
Maryem Tollar
Ensemble
Creative Team
Roula Said
Producer
Joska Tollar
Musician
Ernie Tollar
Musician
Maryem Tollar
Producer
Anand Rajaram
Co-writer
Anand Rajaram
Director
Yvette Tollar
Musician
Omneya Tollar
Musician
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