SHOW DESCRIPTION
by Shyamala Dakshinamurti and Sowmya Dakshinamurti
Directed by Cherissa Richards*
A co-production between Manohar Performing Arts of Canada and Sarasvati Productions
Witness six different perspectives on a single violent incident that occurs to Draupadi, the iconic woman at the heart of The Mahabharata. Through a combination of beautiful Indian dance and poetic writing, The Game is the story of a woman who resists attempts to silence her – as relevant today as in centuries past.
Choreographers: Shyamala Dakshinamurti, Sowmya Dakshinamurti, Manohar company collective
Costume/Set Design: Joseph Abetria
Music Soundscape/Dance Costumes: Manohar Performing Arts
Sound Design: Colin Wiens
Wardrobe/Props Coordinator: Tamera Grace Friesen
Stage Manager: Jillian Boersch
Contact Improv Coach / Fight Choreographer: Liz Cooper
Cast:
Elena Anciro* | Ntara M K Curry* | Melissa Langdon |
Saira Rahman | Anaka Sandhu | Melanie Whyte*
Lead Dancers:
Shyamala Dakshinamurti | Sowmya Dakshinamurti |
Shalaka Godse | Monica Sharma | Shivani Sharma
Supporting Dancers:
Anju Aravind (courtesy of BRT Academy of Dance) | Sahana Kandeepan (courtesy of BRT Academy of Dance) | Thilini Livera | Matsya Thulasiram (guest artist, India School of Dance, Music, and Theatre)
* The participation of these Artists are arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.
