Sarthak Shukla

Having had some experience working with Kumud Mishra’s D for Drama — the production company that has produced the play — and on several other projects, Shukla believes in the power of a musical to move the audience. That’s why this play has been written as a musical drama, too. “Our team of musicians composed all the songs and I wrote the lyrics,” the 24-year-old shares with us. The potential of music in a narrative play — to help us pause briefly and reflect a character’s dilemma, or predicament or conversely, its ability to carry the narrative forward — makes it a powerful tool for storytelling.   

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How did he zero in on the right people to deliver the play? Shukla reveals that the audition process helped him put together a talented team. “There were 90 to 100 people who applied and auditioned for the roles; we selected 10 artistes who became part of the cast and the music team.” He is also grateful to his mentors Kumud Mishra, Ghanshyam Lalsa, Shubhrojyoti Bharat and Saurabh Nayyar who were lighthouses, guiding him throughout the casting process.

On: March 18; 7 pm and 9 pm
At: Veda Factory–Art Studio, Versova
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Cost: Rs 200