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Saarthak presents Tales of Existence
Saarthak presents Tales of Existence
| Ticket Price: | ₹ 300 |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Language: | Hindi / English |
| Duration: | 100 minutes, there is an interval |
| Age: | 14 years |
| Playwright: | Deevas Gupta /Shaurya Singh |
| Director: | Deevas Gupta / Shaurya Singh |
| Presented By: | Saarthak |
| Location: | Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield, Bangalore, Ramagondanahalli, Varthur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka 560066, India |
The plays to be performed are Shagaaf and Outside of which the synopsis are as below.
SHAGAAF Written and Directed by Deevas Gupta Language: Hindi
“Shagaaf” is a play about one’s struggle with inner desires and demons. The protagonist is suffering from a psychological disorder where he is in a state of constant paranoia and is unable to trust even his near ones. He has created an imaginary persona of himself and tries to resolve his own fears and illusions through it. It’s an exploration into the basic questions of life, where the answers lies within.
OUTSIDE Written and directed by Shaurya Singh Language: English
“Outside” is a one act play in the genre of Theatre of the Absurd. It explores the human condition of being trapped. Outside tells the story of five people – Jim, Tina, Samuel, Claire and Edgar who find themselves in an unknown place and have to find out why they are there and if there is a way out. Will they make it out? Or are they doomed to be stuck forever?
Jagriti
Jagriti is a Performance Arts space dedicated to Theatre, Music, Dance and Comedy. Founded in 2011 by Arundhati and Jagdish Raja, the space has hosted several productions from India and around the world. A 200-seat theatre, built around a full-thrust stage, it is fully equipped to cater to both artistes and audience. The main stage is designed for intimate performances with adjoining spaces for informal lectures and gatherings. Jagriti is owned and operated by the not-for-profit ART Foundation, a registered charitable trust.
The Rooftop - above the main auditorium is an open-to-sky space with a staging area that can accommodate about 50 people. A raised and walled off platform can work as a perfect area for puppet theatre. The Rooftop has a restroom and a pantry.
The Terrace - alongside the auditorium, the Terrace can accommodate about 20 people as an informal gathering area.
Lumbini - extending out from the foyer, Lumbini has a stage and an open-to-sky terraced space for about 80 people.