OMKARRA (Or So-Called “Othello”)
Welcome to OMKARRA — a South Asian re-imagining, of rule and resistance.
Get 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.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of South Asian heritage.
Dates: July 2, 3 and 6
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Transmedia Lab (103 Accolade West Building)
Tickets
Women 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.
Created 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?
Set 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.
Cast
Shriyanshi Quanoonongo – Om
Ranjeet Badesh – Dev
Shayagi Kirupakaran – Raani
Anuradha Quanoonongo – Maya
Daniya Ahmed – Ibha
Yash Patel – Yuvin
Elena Ahmed – Understudy
Creative Team
Director, Intimacy & Fight Director, Producer – Ethan Persyko
Playwright – Faizan Bokhari
Composer & Musical Director – Gandhaar Amin
Choreographer – Kimmy D’Souza
Set & Prop Designer – Maddy Szlafararski
Set & Props Coordinator – Vishnu Sharma
Lighting Designer – Khaviya Skanthan
Lighting & Sound Operator – Matthew Orlando
Digital Media Production Assistance – Jessica Corkal
Production Team
Production Manager – Tarran Chana
Stage Manager – Dhaarna Anand
Assistant Stage Manager – Khwahish Manrao
Assistant Director – Khaviya Skanthan
Assistant Producer – Hanano Ishida
Run Time & Content
Duration: 1.5 hour show + 30 min talkback each night! No intermission.
Content Advisory: Themes of war, patriarchy, and misogyny.
Age Rating: 13+
