14 March 2023, Bengaluru: Sanchaya presents the play ‘Ondu Matteradu’ on 16th of March 2023 evening at 7.30pm at Rangashankara, Bengaluru. An anthology of 3 different stories. This collaborative work by three young directors is uniquely presented.
Original Story : Olangana
Author: Jayanth Kaikini
Script, Design & Direction: Sumadhura Rao
About the play: Jayanth Kaikini is a renowned Kannada author known for his depiction of struggles of contemporary life. “Olangana” is one such work of his with a gripping story line. The story is set against the backdrop of scenic Ankola in Uttara Kannada District. It portrays the agony and pain of an elderly couple longing for their children, who have emigrated to town. As the story progresses one begins to empathize with the characters while their lives undergo a major turmoil. The thin line between public and personal spaces is blurred when their privacy is invaded.
Play : P to M
Conceptualization, Design and Direction: Vasantha Krishnamurthy
About the play: The crux of this short play is womanhood and her struggles. It is something that all genders need to be aware of. There is an unstated taboo around a very natural biological process that every women undergo. It illustrates the ups & downs of physical & mental stress they endure and large ignorance among the society about the topic.
Original Story: Enemies
Author: Anton Chekov
Adaptation: M C Anand
Design and Direction: Prithvi Venugopal
About the play: Anton Chekov is well-known for his realistic yet highly dramatic portrayal of human emotions. This play based on his story – ‘Enemies’ is a comment on individualistic Ego and selfishness present in the society. It demonstrates that unhappiness doesn’t bring people together but draws them apart. Pride subduing humanity is subtlety expressed through out the length of the play.
