PenNaatak is Penn's only South Asian theater troupe. We are dedicated to exploring issues in the South Asian diaspora through theater. Our previous productions include Mahesh Dattani's "Tara", Ayub Khan-Din's "East is East", Vijay Tendulkar's "Silence! The Court Is In Session" and Tom Stoppard's "Indian Ink".

We are looking for talented actors, writers, directors, set designers, lighting crew, producers or anybody else interested in learning more about or participating in theatre. You do not need to have any experience to be a part of our troupe; we love introducing newcomers and beginners to theatre. If you are interested or want to find out more about theatre and the production process, please email us. We put up full-length productions in fall semesters and short pieces (one-acts) in the spring. Other than our main shows, we also perform in the SAS cultural shows, FPAN and collaborative theater productions - Small Fall and One Acts.

If you would like more information, or would like to be added to our mailing list, please email us at naatak@dolphin.upenn.edu.

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Assistant Director and Tech Interviews/Info Session for Spring 2008

PenNaatak will be holding assistant director and tech interviews on

Monday, 28th January 2008
and Tuesday, 29th January 2008
from 6PM to 9PM
in the Harrisson Dungeon (High Rise South).

Interviews will be held for a variety of positions, including Assistant Director, Producers, Set Designers, Lights & Sound Designers, Props, Costumes Committees and Set Crew.

We highly encourage you to come. No experience is necessary - we'll teach you EVERYTHING you need to know!

Please contact us for any questions, concerns, or conflicts.

Our Spring 2008 Production:

PenNaatak presents
'The Terrace '

Written by Madhu Rye
Directed by Janmejai Bagrodia

The Terrace by Madhu Rye is an expose of emotional vicissitudes, a story of stormy yet meaningful relationships. The play involves six characters bidding farewell to a seventh, only to discover there was much they did not know about each other. Rumors of a dead friend come to life and no one can escape the lust, betrayal and mystery that surrounds them all.

Friday, March 28th 2008|6pm
Saturday, March 29th 2008|8pm

The Iron gate Theatre
3700 Chestnut Street