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SUMMARY:OMKARRA (Or So-Called “Othello”)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to OMKARRA — a South Asian re-imagining, of rule and resistance.\nGet ready for a show filled with vibrant performances, thought-provoking discussions, and a celebration of South Asian culture like never before. Join us as we explore themes of power, identity, and survival through art, music, and storytelling.\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of South Asian heritage.\nDates: July 2, 3 and 6\nTime: 6:30 p.m.\nLocation: Transmedia Lab (103 Accolade West Building ( https://facilities.ampd.yorku.ca/facilities/transmedia-lab/ ))\nTickets\nWomen bound by blood break the rules of legacy. OMKARRA is a gripping story of love, power, and the cost of freedom. This bold, collaborative reimagining of Othello and Omkara explores betrayal, intimacy, and survival through a contemporary lens.\nCreated by the artists of Theatre Ya Knowww, this open-air production fuses movement, text, and music in a visceral performance that asks: What does it mean to be seen, misjudged, or rewritten?\nSet in the summer heat of Vaughan, OMKARRA is a reflection on identity, patriarchy, and the politics of perception—anchored in the voices of emerging artists and built through collective process.\nCast\nShriyanshi Quanoonongo – Om\nRanjeet Badesh – Dev\nShayagi Kirupakaran – Raani\nAnuradha Quanoonongo – Maya\nDaniya Ahmed – Ibha\nYash Patel – Yuvin\nElena Ahmed – Understudy\nCreative Team\nDirector, Intimacy & Fight Director, Producer – Ethan Persyko\nPlaywright – Faizan Bokhari\nComposer & Musical Director – Gandhaar Amin\nChoreographer – Kimmy D’Souza\nSet & Prop Designer – Maddy Szlafararski\nSet & Props Coordinator – Vishnu Sharma\nLighting Designer – Khaviya Skanthan\nLighting & Sound Operator – Matthew Orlando\nDigital Media Production Assistance – Jessica Corkal\nProduction Team\nProduction Manager – Tarran Chana\nStage Manager – Dhaarna Anand\nAssistant Stage Manager – Khwahish Manrao\nAssistant Director – Khaviya Skanthan\nAssistant Producer – Hanano Ishida\nRun Time & Content\nDuration: 1.5 hour show + 30 min talkback each night! No intermission.\nContent Advisory: Themes of war, patriarchy, and misogyny.\nAge Rating: 13+\n
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CATEGORIES:School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design
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