At Asia Society: Yashodhara and Sarpa Sutra - An Indian Fusion of Theater, Dance, and Music on 5/3 and 5/4

Yashodhara - An Indian Fusion of Theater, Dance, and Music on May 3, 2014, 7:30pm

Gautama Buddha, the Shakya prince, became a world leader. Yashodhara, his wife, remains in the shadows. Yashodhara, a dance theatre production by JustUs Repertory, illuminates her plight—a single mother deserted by her husband.

Grief impels Yashodhara to search for answers that she cannot find within the palace walls. Her inner evolution explores a poignant, powerful story of human loss, sorrow, and transcendence. Using Hindi, Pali, and English narration, this experimental, multi-genre production fuses the classical and contemporary to showcase the diversity of India’s living traditions and cultures.

Asia Society, 1370 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004. For more info click here

Sarpa Sutra - An Indian Fusion of Theater, Dance, and Music on May 4, 2014, 2:00pm

Sarpa Sutra (SerpentSpeak) brings together theatre, dance, and music in an allegorical revenge cycle that mirrors our lives and times.

Urged by the fire god Agni, superhero Arjuna destroys the Khandava forest, destroying serpent king Takshaka’s wife and the entire kingdom. Takshaka in turn kills Arjuna’s grandson, Parikshit. In a colossal sacrifice, Parikshit’s grandson Janamejaya destroys the whole race of snakes.

Throughout, serpent woman Jaratkaru urges her son Astika to stop the genocide. Can Astika save the planet?

Be part of a unique cause - Farhan Akhtar Live in Concert on Sunday April 27th at 7pm, Arena Theater, Houston.

MAGIC BUS USA presents Farhan Akhtar Live in Concert on Sunday April 27^th at 7pm, Arena Theater, Houston. All proceeds from the concert go to MAGIC BUS USA.

MAGIC BUS USA – A 501 3(c) non-profit organization works with children in the slums of India to provide them an opportunity for a better life by bringing them out of the slums and providing a unique experience to a life outside the slums by engaging them in sports. 
(Learn more on Navrang **Saturday 4/26** about the event, the organization, the mission from Magic Bus USA's director Rahul).
**CONCERT FOR A CAUSE** Tickets are only $15, $25, $50, $75, VIP, VVIP. 
Tickets are available at sulekha.com. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!

Be part of a great cause!! If you cannot attend the concert please donate generously. Donations start at ONLY $25/year.
Watch Farhan perform on MTV unplugged
Visit magicbususa.org for more information or click below. 

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Novelist Claudia Kolker and Mitra Mostofi on Navrang **Saturday 4/26**

The authors will share their life experiences and information about the books on the Navrang Show 4/26.
Obtain a glimpse of the well acclaimed books -
Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America about Health, Happiness and Hope - By Claudia Kolker
This was No Coincidence - By Mitra Mostofi

 
Both the books are available on Amazon.com
These are must read books - Own a copy and also gift it to your friends.

Rumi Symphony Project Untold - On Sunday April 20th, 7pm at Cullen Performance Hall

Rumi Symphony Project Untold in Houston, Texas
On Sunday April 20th at 7pm
Cullen Performance Hall

Persian sufi mystic Rumi's deep philosophical poetry has influenced Indian's for centuries. His philosophy has been captured in ghazals, Bollywood film songs, and often recited by shayars.

This is an exceptional opportunity to experience Rumi in Houston.   

On ktru's Navrang 4/19: Two Rumi enthusiasts will recite Rumi poetry in Farsi along with translations and discussion of Rumi's influence on music.

Click here for tickets and facebook page

Auditions for Shunya Theater’s production of Rudyard Kipling’s **The Jungle Book** on 4/19 and 4/20

Auditions for Shunya Theater’s production of Rudyard Kipling’s **The Jungle Book** 

on April 19^th (2 – 5pm) and 

on April 20^th (12 to 3pm)

At the Barn – 2201 Preston Street, Houston.

Youth age group 10-17 years and adults of all age groups may audition for the play.

Rehearsals start in June. 

Everybody is welcome!! You do not have to be of South Asian origin. 

Make the most of this opportunity!!

Please email sara@shunyatheatre.org with preferred audition time.  Wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for cold readings from the script.  For more info about Shunya, please visit www.shunyatheatre.org.