Drama

Tasher Desh by BIPA

Tasher Desh or the Land of Cards – a dance opera by Rabindranath Tagore will be presented by BIPA (Bangladesh Institute of Performing Arts). All of the child performers are student of BIPA. The play is translated in easy English so that all kids can understand it. The play has been choreographed by Annie Ferdous. This production of Tagore’s Land of Cards takes a satirical look at tyranny and control and celebrates freedom of speech and thoughts – a battle between new ideas and old tradition. This event is supported, in part, by Council Member Brad Lander.

Tickets are available online
Adult: $12:00, Child $7:00 (student w/ID, children under 10)

Venue:

Kumble Theater at LIU Brooklyn
1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Contact:

Selima Ashraf, 917-673-1105

Ma Mati Manush

Ma Mati Manush is a traditional Bangladeshi stage drama. The event is organized by Sammilito Sangskritik Jote – a Bangladeshi cultural organization in Montreal, Canada. The event is great for adults as well as the new generation of Bangladeshi Canadians. The event is free and all are welcome.

Venue:

Centre William-Hingston – Commission scolaire de Montreal
419 Rue Saint Roch, Montreal, QC H3N 1K2

Contacts:

514-704-6810
514-262-4545
438-878-7869
438-930-2792
514-577-0211
514-862-2325

Women’s Uprising: Stories of Bangladeshi Resistance

 New York Premiere – Women’s Uprising: Stories of Bangladeshi Resistance (2 days)

With stories collected from survivors and living ancestors of the Bangladeshi Liberation War, victims of Islamophobia and entrapment, this play takes the viewers on a journey with young Bangladeshi women uncovering family histories that end up changing their lives. A political theater based on the lives of Bangladeshi activists and communities throughout the diaspora. Women’s Uprising: Stories of Bangladeshi Resistance highlights the struggles and resilience of Bangladeshi people. This play is a collaborative project of the Bangladeshi Historical Memory Project, created with the help of Bangladeshi historians, artists, poets and musicians.

Written, Directed & Produced by: Sharmin Hossain
Music by: Saraswathi Jones & Gurpal Singh

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Show starts at 7:00 pm

The event is FREE and open to the public. Confirmation/RSVP required.

Venue:

Helen Mills Space & Theater
137 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001

Contact:

Sharmin Hossain

World Theater Day by Dhaka Drama

2016 World Theater Day will be observed by Dhaka Drama of New York. Three short dramas (dramatica) will be played by Dhaka Drama group in Bangla language. The event is free and all are welcome. Please come on time.

Venue:

PS 234
30-15 29th St, Astoria, NY 11102

Contacts:

646-623-0832
347-622-9390
646-872-5787

Golapzaan – A Bangla drama from Bangladesh

(গোলাপজান) Golapzaan – A Bangla drama from Bangladesh, directed by S. M. Solaiman will be held in New York City. The drama is presented by Theatre Art Unit and produced by Nongor.

Venue:

See below

Contact:

347-257-0924

Bangla Drama – Raja Rani

Bangla Drama – Raja Rani is written by Sunil Gangopadhyay will be staged in Astoria, Queens, NY for two days – Sat, Nov 14 and Sun, Nov 15. It is in Bangla language. The drama is directed by Jamaluddin Hossain. Suggested donation is $10 and can be paid at the venue.

Date & Time: 

Sat, November 14 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, November 15 @ 7:00 pm

Venue:

PS 234
30-15, 29th St., Astoria, NY 11102

Contact:

646-210-6260
siteshdhar@yahoo.com

Smriti Sudha – A Bangla Drama

Smriti Sudha (স্মৃতি সুধা) is Bangla stage drama performed by Nagorik Nataangon Unassemble (নাগরিক নাট্যাঙ্গন অনসাম্বল) in Queens, New York. The drama was written by Monoj Mitra and directed by Rawshan Ara Hossain. All the actor and actresses are of Bangladeshi origin – some are veteran, some are amateur in acting.

Ticket:  $10/person. Tickets can be purchased at the venue.

[Spelling valiation: Sriti Sudha]

Venue:

P.S. 234
30-15 29th St, Astoria, NY 11102

Contact:

718-864-1877

AnandaDhwani presents ‘Nobo Anonde Jago’

AnandaDhwani presents ‘Nobo Anonde Jago’ (Delightfully wakeup).

AnandaDhwani USA will present ‘Nobo Anonde Jago’ (নব আনন্দে জাগো) – a drama by Rabindranath Tagore. The program is in Bangla with no English translation. The event will also offer special reception to some Bangladeshi cultural personalities.

The event is free and all are welcome.

Venue

P.S. 131 Abigail Adams
170-45, 84th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432

Contacts:

347-772-6385
917-838-0483
646-824-6236
917-325-8608
917-862-1624

Projonmo – Rongaloy NY

‘Projonmo’ (Generation) will be performed by Long Island based Bangladeshi cultural organization, Rongaloy NY. This is a comedic Bangla drama written by Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam. The performance is sponsored by New Americans Program of Queens Public Library.

The event is free and all are welcome.

Venue

Queens Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard. Jamaica, NY 11432

Contact:

718-990-0883