Past Seasons
2019-2020 Season
EnActe Arts and Rage Productions New Play Festival
A unique collaboration between two theatre powerhouses brings us six tales of laughter and tears and of unexpected disruptions and connections
Dum Biryani
A family of four scattered across the world comes together online for a special birthday dinner. Over four plates of Dum Biryani they realize just how much the realities of COVID are affecting their lives.
Cross Connections
Cross connection is a story of two people Sumit & Vrajlal, who accidentally get connected with each other through video call due to a wrong number. Where Sumit is a thief who is planning to rob a bank & Vrajlal is a labour who is in need of money because he wants to go to his village due to lockdown. This story unfolds how the cross connection between these two people helps Vrajlal earn some money.
Artists For Aid – Donate to EnActe’s COVID fundraiser
Artists For Aid – Donate to EnActe’s COVID relief fundraiser for Nirmaan
https://www.every.org/@enacte/nirmaan
We are funding 10-bed-ICU units, Oxygen Concentrators (OC) through Nirmaan.
Calling Artists to submit performance pieces for the Fundraising marathon.
How it Happens
Locked down and COVID-positive, a positivity influencer reaches out to a former friend: an essayist whose accounts of bullying throw both women into a scandal.
FEISAL ALKAZI
Enter Stage Right: In Conversation with Feisal Alkasi. With a special appearance by Keith Khorana Stevenson.
Framroze Mansion
A Bawa Parsi “Mumma” rewrites her will, causing a flurry of reactions amongst four siblings in far flung corners of the world.
A perfect drama full of humor and pathos!
The EnActe 2021 Season Pass!
We are Excited to announce our 2021 Season!! An action packed adventure that takes you all over the world as an Armchair Voyageur!!
The EnActe Gala 2021
This is an exclusive invitation only event. If you would like to receive an invitation to join in and show your support for EnActe, send an email to gala@enacte.org. RSVP Required. Food for Thought For our Bay Area guests We curated an exciting tiffin box of fresh and delectable food
Unlocked
The lockdown has affected us in different ways – introspective, illuminating, irritating, igniting, isolating. Needless to say we’ll never be the same again. Seven playwrights, write of their experiences, their perspectives of the 150 days of solitude, if not physically, certainly in the mind. The eight monologues in Hindi and
Deconstructing the Myth of Sita
Two powerful storytellers take on the complex narrative of Sita in the Ramayana as part of their life’s work. An insightful, compelling conversation on women’s struggle to retain autonomy in a world that privileges men. While the Ramayana resonates even today some questions need exploring – How should women be
The Case of the Vanishing Firefish
Climate change or environmental disaster? If the firefish keep disappearing, life as we know it on the planet will be destroyed! Ten-year-old Ayesha has courage, intelligence, creativity, and a complete lack of caution. Even so, the mission that Shekina, Queen of the Seas, has charged her with may be slightly out of
The Kingdom Of Cards
The Kingdom of Cards by Rabindranath Tagore, written in 1937, parodies the fascist atmosphere that hypnotized Europe and explores human responses to radical change. Desperate for adventure, a prince decides to set out for parts unknown and ends up somewhere else: a nation filled withwalking, talking cards, all dead to
A Million Sitas
Written, Directed, and Performed By Dr. Anita Ratnam Anita Ratnam’s creative outlets are myriad and diverse. Dancer, vocalist, classicist, orator– all of these parts of her combine to fiercely reclaim the soul of Sita, who lost everything in the Ramayana. Ratnam reconfigures the tragic myth as a shared trauma for women
All That Jazz – Gala 2020
Jazz: Cool. Subversive. Uniting.Artistically, Jazz challenged the rules of music theory. Socially, it brought the world together. It stimulated conversation, conflict and collaboration. Three passions crucial to life and to theatre! Join us as we celebrate a century since the Roaring ’20s with All That Jazz! Enjoy a vibrant evening of food, friendship and two incredible
Swapna
Samar and Leela Devulapalli grew up in a small town in Oregon with parents who hoped they would use their opportunities to seek out the American Dream. But when Samar decides he wants to move to India to attend college and pursue his career, tension erupts as the Devulapallis make
In Conversation with Danish Husain
Click here to watch the archived conversation! Danish Husain seamlessly wears every creative hat with distinction! Don’t take my word for it – Shah Rukh Khan himself tells us so! In his theatre career Danish has worked with Barry John, Habib Tanvir, Rajinder Nath, M.S. Sathyu, M.K. Raina, Sunil Shanbag, Sabina Mehta Jaitly, & Naseeruddin
In Conversation:State of the Arts – Utterly Butterly Fascinating
Comedian and writer Anuvab Pal brings in two stalwarts of the Indian theatre, film and the advertising world into our living rooms for an in-depth look at the future of performing arts in India. Shernaz Patel is known to Indian movie lovers everywhere for her Award winning role as the mother
Art of the Possible
What is a “good enough” reason for leaving my upper-class husband? Will I find a way to get on with my career without my family facing ridicule? And how can I convince my mother? Art of the Possible has answers… if I can get past my mother-in-law!
Qissebaazi
Fantastical, multilingual storytelling by a master storyteller – Danish Husain. It’s a virtual party you don’t want to miss! Shah Rukh Khan calls him the storyteller “who takes us back to our happy place“. You saw him in critically acclaimed movies like Dhobi Ghat, Peepli Live, Newton…now see Danish Husain live!
Comedy is Hard
Two elderly former performers— she a dramatic actor, he a comedian— decide to redefine the way people see them by doing what they do best— putting on a show. Be sure to catch this hilarious play by Simpsons producer/writer Mike Reiss— chock-full of New York acting and directing talent!
Having It All: In Conversation with Denzil Smith
As he awaits the launch of his latest film Tenet with Chris Nolan, Denzil Smith traces his success in US, UK, and India across mediums. He has seamlessly straddled the worlds of theatre and of Bollywood, Hollywood and British films for over 4 decades. Listen in as he shares the challenges and joys of his journey, his
Art of the Possible
Back by Popular Demand! What is a “good enough” reason for divorcing my upper-class husband?Art of the Possible, a deceptively simple yet powerful play, was a huge success in June! We received so may requests for another showing from those that missed it that we decided to bring it back.
Town Hall on Race, Immigration, Identity: In Conversation with Ali Noorani and Myrton Running Wolf
Gen Z is inheriting a complex world. What tools do they need to navigate the inequalities of race, ethnicity and immigration status? Ali Noorani and Myrton Running Wolf unpack how race, immigration and ethnicity tie into national identity.
Radiant
In desperation, Ayla hitches a ride across the country with Rachel and an RV full of artists. Rachel connects with the Goddess on her terms. Ayla connects with Allah whenever she can. Relationships unravel as the close-quarters bunkmates grapple with faith, mortality, and Rachel’s need to be in control.
Dealing Dreams
Intelligent go-getters Zoe and Trey are striving to keep their heads afloat in today’s economy. They’ve graduated from elite schools only to face unemployment and chances at low-paying “McJobs”. They’re underqualified for jobs they want, overqualified for jobs they don’t want. Then Trey comes up with a striking new concept
Letters to a Daughter from Prison
‘Little one, may you grow up into a brave soldier in India’s service!’ Nehru the statesman is continually separated from his shy, intellectual daughter Indira Priyadarshini by the turmoil of building a country. They forge the bonds of a loving, nurturing and formative relationship through their detailed, prolific letters to
EnActe Arts and Rage Productions New Play Festival
A unique collaboration between two theatre powerhouses brings us six tales of laughter and tears and of unexpected disruptions and connections
Dum Biryani
A family of four scattered across the world comes together online for a special birthday dinner. Over four plates of Dum Biryani they realize just how much the realities of COVID are affecting their lives.
Cross Connections
Cross connection is a story of two people Sumit & Vrajlal, who accidentally get connected with each other through video call due to a wrong number. Where Sumit is a thief who is planning to rob a bank & Vrajlal is a labour who is in need of money because he wants to go to his village due to lockdown. This story unfolds how the cross connection between these two people helps Vrajlal earn some money.
Artists For Aid – Donate to EnActe’s COVID fundraiser
Artists For Aid – Donate to EnActe’s COVID relief fundraiser for Nirmaan
https://www.every.org/@enacte/nirmaan
We are funding 10-bed-ICU units, Oxygen Concentrators (OC) through Nirmaan.
Calling Artists to submit performance pieces for the Fundraising marathon.
How it Happens
Locked down and COVID-positive, a positivity influencer reaches out to a former friend: an essayist whose accounts of bullying throw both women into a scandal.
FEISAL ALKAZI
Enter Stage Right: In Conversation with Feisal Alkasi. With a special appearance by Keith Khorana Stevenson.
Framroze Mansion
A Bawa Parsi “Mumma” rewrites her will, causing a flurry of reactions amongst four siblings in far flung corners of the world.
A perfect drama full of humor and pathos!
The EnActe 2021 Season Pass!
We are Excited to announce our 2021 Season!! An action packed adventure that takes you all over the world as an Armchair Voyageur!!
The EnActe Gala 2021
This is an exclusive invitation only event. If you would like to receive an invitation to join in and show your support for EnActe, send an email to gala@enacte.org. RSVP Required. Food for Thought For our Bay Area guests We curated an exciting tiffin box of fresh and delectable food
Unlocked
The lockdown has affected us in different ways – introspective, illuminating, irritating, igniting, isolating. Needless to say we’ll never be the same again. Seven playwrights, write of their experiences, their perspectives of the 150 days of solitude, if not physically, certainly in the mind. The eight monologues in Hindi and
Deconstructing the Myth of Sita
Two powerful storytellers take on the complex narrative of Sita in the Ramayana as part of their life’s work. An insightful, compelling conversation on women’s struggle to retain autonomy in a world that privileges men. While the Ramayana resonates even today some questions need exploring – How should women be
The Case of the Vanishing Firefish
Climate change or environmental disaster? If the firefish keep disappearing, life as we know it on the planet will be destroyed! Ten-year-old Ayesha has courage, intelligence, creativity, and a complete lack of caution. Even so, the mission that Shekina, Queen of the Seas, has charged her with may be slightly out of
The Kingdom Of Cards
The Kingdom of Cards by Rabindranath Tagore, written in 1937, parodies the fascist atmosphere that hypnotized Europe and explores human responses to radical change. Desperate for adventure, a prince decides to set out for parts unknown and ends up somewhere else: a nation filled withwalking, talking cards, all dead to
A Million Sitas
Written, Directed, and Performed By Dr. Anita Ratnam Anita Ratnam’s creative outlets are myriad and diverse. Dancer, vocalist, classicist, orator– all of these parts of her combine to fiercely reclaim the soul of Sita, who lost everything in the Ramayana. Ratnam reconfigures the tragic myth as a shared trauma for women
All That Jazz – Gala 2020
Jazz: Cool. Subversive. Uniting.Artistically, Jazz challenged the rules of music theory. Socially, it brought the world together. It stimulated conversation, conflict and collaboration. Three passions crucial to life and to theatre! Join us as we celebrate a century since the Roaring ’20s with All That Jazz! Enjoy a vibrant evening of food, friendship and two incredible
Swapna
Samar and Leela Devulapalli grew up in a small town in Oregon with parents who hoped they would use their opportunities to seek out the American Dream. But when Samar decides he wants to move to India to attend college and pursue his career, tension erupts as the Devulapallis make
In Conversation with Danish Husain
Click here to watch the archived conversation! Danish Husain seamlessly wears every creative hat with distinction! Don’t take my word for it – Shah Rukh Khan himself tells us so! In his theatre career Danish has worked with Barry John, Habib Tanvir, Rajinder Nath, M.S. Sathyu, M.K. Raina, Sunil Shanbag, Sabina Mehta Jaitly, & Naseeruddin
In Conversation:State of the Arts – Utterly Butterly Fascinating
Comedian and writer Anuvab Pal brings in two stalwarts of the Indian theatre, film and the advertising world into our living rooms for an in-depth look at the future of performing arts in India. Shernaz Patel is known to Indian movie lovers everywhere for her Award winning role as the mother
Art of the Possible
What is a “good enough” reason for leaving my upper-class husband? Will I find a way to get on with my career without my family facing ridicule? And how can I convince my mother? Art of the Possible has answers… if I can get past my mother-in-law!
Qissebaazi
Fantastical, multilingual storytelling by a master storyteller – Danish Husain. It’s a virtual party you don’t want to miss! Shah Rukh Khan calls him the storyteller “who takes us back to our happy place“. You saw him in critically acclaimed movies like Dhobi Ghat, Peepli Live, Newton…now see Danish Husain live!
Comedy is Hard
Two elderly former performers— she a dramatic actor, he a comedian— decide to redefine the way people see them by doing what they do best— putting on a show. Be sure to catch this hilarious play by Simpsons producer/writer Mike Reiss— chock-full of New York acting and directing talent!
Having It All: In Conversation with Denzil Smith
As he awaits the launch of his latest film Tenet with Chris Nolan, Denzil Smith traces his success in US, UK, and India across mediums. He has seamlessly straddled the worlds of theatre and of Bollywood, Hollywood and British films for over 4 decades. Listen in as he shares the challenges and joys of his journey, his
Art of the Possible
Back by Popular Demand! What is a “good enough” reason for divorcing my upper-class husband?Art of the Possible, a deceptively simple yet powerful play, was a huge success in June! We received so may requests for another showing from those that missed it that we decided to bring it back.
Town Hall on Race, Immigration, Identity: In Conversation with Ali Noorani and Myrton Running Wolf
Gen Z is inheriting a complex world. What tools do they need to navigate the inequalities of race, ethnicity and immigration status? Ali Noorani and Myrton Running Wolf unpack how race, immigration and ethnicity tie into national identity.
Radiant
In desperation, Ayla hitches a ride across the country with Rachel and an RV full of artists. Rachel connects with the Goddess on her terms. Ayla connects with Allah whenever she can. Relationships unravel as the close-quarters bunkmates grapple with faith, mortality, and Rachel’s need to be in control.
Dealing Dreams
Intelligent go-getters Zoe and Trey are striving to keep their heads afloat in today’s economy. They’ve graduated from elite schools only to face unemployment and chances at low-paying “McJobs”. They’re underqualified for jobs they want, overqualified for jobs they don’t want. Then Trey comes up with a striking new concept
Letters to a Daughter from Prison
‘Little one, may you grow up into a brave soldier in India’s service!’ Nehru the statesman is continually separated from his shy, intellectual daughter Indira Priyadarshini by the turmoil of building a country. They forge the bonds of a loving, nurturing and formative relationship through their detailed, prolific letters to
