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Our mission is two-fold: - To bring the vast richness and diversity of Indian theater to theater-lovers of the Washington D.C metropolitan area, including the second generation Indians and the community at large
- To foster the local talent and provide a platform for theater enthusiasts in the community to develop their interest in all aspects of a theater production and management
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 In January 1984, in a truly pioneering spirit, a group of theater enthusiasts of Indian origin established “Natya Bharati,” a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to bringing the best of Indian theater to theater-lovers in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Since its inception, Natya Bharati has staged thirty seven productions, the majority of which have been in Hindi, the national language of India, while a few productions have been in English. A unique feature of the organization has been its commitment to involve people from across the linguistic and geographic regions of India, thus drawing on the diversity, richness and cultural nuances of theater in the various regions. Over the years, the works of renowned playwrights from various regions of India have been staged. In the recent years, Natya Bharati has also encouraged and presented plays written and/or adapted by local writers.
In addition to serving the Indo-American audiences in Maryland, Virginia, Baltimore and Washington DC, some of Natya Bharati’s productions have toured several cities in the northeast including Pittsburgh, New York and Richmond. In 2006, Natya Bharati was invited to present the premier show at the South Asian Theater Festival held in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where it received critical acclaim.
Natya Bharati is sustained solely by community support, both financially through membership fees (see the section on membership) and donations at performances, as well as for planning and executing all of its projects. All members of its Executive Committee, Advisory Committee and the Board of Trustees are volunteers. |
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