Casteism is an age-old, deep-rooted social issue in Indian society. It encourages the practice of discrimination against people based on their caste. This form of discrimination is seen in every sphere of life, such as in the workplace, in education, and in social interactions.
Evils of Casteism in three plays is part of SETU’s 20th anniversary celebration (all three plays will be performed in each show):
- Vijay Tendulkar’s “Kanyadaan”, which roughly translates to “Giving the Daughter Away,” portraying the conflict between an upper-class family and their Dalit son-in-law.
- Munshi Premchand’s “Sadgati” (The Salvation), a short play scripted by Subrata Das based on the translation of TC Ghai, depicting the tragic story of a low-caste village couple and a heartless Brahmin couple.
- “Mini Love”, a short play scripted by Nilay Mukherjee and Subrata Das based on Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie, presenting an uplifting story of love between a prostitute and an upper-class Jat, resulting in a single “united caste of India” in the end.
Concept & Direction: Subrata Das
There will be a panel discussion on the Indian caste system on Saturday, April 1 at 5:30pm. The panel is free for all and will be organized by Yogita Miharia, Tanni Chaudhuri, Priya Samant, Dipali Trivedi, Sugandha Gopal, and Jayanti Bandyopadhyay.
The total duration of the show is about two hours and 30 minutes, including a 20 min intermission. Complimentary Indian snacks and tea will be provided.
Tickets: $25 General Admission, including all fees.
Group Tickets: 5-Ticket Bundle for $100 available to any performance. Click here to purchase.
EBT Card to Culture Tickets Available.
Plenty of tickets will be available at the box office on the day of the show after online sales have closed.
