AASAKTA, an experimental theatre group from Pune has emerged as one of the leading performers in Pune's theatre scenario. Since its inception in 2003, the group has produced several Marathi productions which include plays like TU, CHARSHE KOTI VISARBHOLE and MATRA RATRA. Fresh talents, innovative and exclusive production values, precision in technique, contemporary aesthetics and unique, contemporary content have been the attributes of each of Aasakta's production. This is the first play for young ones being produced by Aasakta.
BEDKE NEECHE REHNE WALI ! A Hindi play for children from 10 yrs to 100+ based on a play by Duncan Wells. Written by Jitendra Joshi & Sagar Deshmukh. Designed by Mohit Takalkar. Songs by Jitendra Joshi Music by Shailendra Barve Lights by Harshavardhan Pathak Stage Manager Ashish Mehta Duration: 80 mins. No intermission.
Venue: NCPA Experimental Theatre. Date: 9th August 2008. Time : 7.00 pm.
Synopsis:
As a child, Ira had an invisible friend named Manu,who lived under her bed. At night Ira and Manu shared secrets, made promises, and confided in each other. Then one day Ira grew up and stopped believing in her invisible friend. This children's play opens with Manu crawling out from beneath Ira's bed. Manu wants to know, after all they have been through together, why Ira stopped believing in her. Anyone who has ever had an invisible friend as a child is sure to enjoy this whimsical one act comedy for young people.
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