WHAT CAN INDIAN LOOK LIKE?
WRITTEN BY NATASHA ADVANI THANGKHIEW
FUNDED BY PAPRIKA THEATRE FESTIVAL
PREMIERED ED AT AKI STUDIO, NATIVE EARTH, PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A stage play about Natasha’s evolving relationship with her Khasi tribal identity, while exposing macrocosmic issues, such as colonialism and discrimination that are still woven in the fabric of progressive communities.
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MAIN IDEAS
1. Exotifying people is a form of discrimination and can be oppressive.
2. Positioning ourselves in the broad spectrum of identity eradicates the notion of the other.
"Natasha created a space where it felt collaborative and respectful along with an understanding of everyones time. Natasha also showed professionalism and had a clear point of view which made it clear to me as a team member what I need to do to bring her vision to life."
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SHIVAM CHOPRA, ACTOR