Pune Based Theatre Company, Aasakta To Perform Its Acclaimed Play TU in Mumbai�22nd December 2007�
MTG editorial
Aasakta, Pune is scheduled to perform its play "TU" on 22nd December 2007 at the NCPA Experimental Theatre at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. TU is a two-act Marathi play, based on the famous Sufi philosopher-poet Rumi�s verses. The production is being supported by Tata Sons.
TU has received accolades not only at the state level (the Best Play award at the Maharashtra State Competition) but at the national level also, at Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards and at the Bharat Ranga Mahotsav.
AASAKTA, an experimental theatre group from Pune has emerged as one of the leading performers in Pune�s theatre scenario. Since inception, in 2003, the group has produced several Marathi productions. Fresh talents, innovative and exclusive production value, precision in technique, contemporary aesthetics and unique, contemporary content have been the attributes of Each of Aasakta�s production.
Apart from staging own productions, Aasakta has been instrumental in executing two landmark productions on Marathi stage. Entire Aasakta team is involved in the production execution of two plays produced by Maharashtra Cultural Centre, Pune. The plays are �Chhotyashya Suttit� and �Fridgemadhye Thewalela Prem�.
Aasakta began the journey as a small conglomerate of college students aspiring to do theatre of their own choice. Participating in various one-act play competitions was an integral part of this journey and the economics as well. Winning several prizes and re-cycling the prize money to produce new plays built the organization up. However, talented, young, energetic and dedicated team members have been the core strength of the group.
The group has so far had approximately 150 performances of all plays that it has produced on its own. To add, the performances of Chhotyashya Suttit and Fridgemadhye Thewalela Prem would make this number reach 200. We are guided by eminent personalities such as Vijay Tendulkar, Mahesh Elkunchwar, Amol Palekar from time to time.
Aasakta�s Productions:
One act plays:
- Pandharya Ghodyawarcha Rajputra : 2002 � 2003
- Talyaat Malyaat : 2003
- Brain Surgeon : 2003 � 2004
- Rome chya Sutaraachi Goshta : 2004 � 2005
- Aye Paper! : 2004 � 2005
- Jhoom Barabar Jhoom : 2007
Full-length productions:
- Pratibimb: (Mahesh Elkunchwar) Directed by Mohit Takalkar
- Chandralok Complex: (Sachin Kundalkar) Directed by Mohit Takalkar
- Tu: (Satee) Directed by Mohit Takalkar
- Poornaviram: (Sachin Kundalkar) Directed by Mohit Takalkar ('Poornaviram' was a sponsored project of Writers� Bloc, Royal Court, London)
- Chautha Arjun: Written and Directed by Varun Narvekar
- Matra-Ratra: (Adapted by Sagar Deshmukh) Directed by Mohit Takalkar.
-Chaarshe Koti Visarbhole: (Makarand Sathe) Directed by Mohit Takalkar.
Aasakta has won several awards and prizes at various state level competitions throughout the journey of 4 years. Aasakta is a registered theatre group, duly registered under Societies� Regn Act 1860 and Bombay Public Trust act, 1950.
*The above information is courtesy Aasakta. Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.
