YONI KI BAAT – Back for more in 2010!

“’Yoni Ki Baat’ hits the (G) spot.” –Centerstage Chicago

Produced in association with Premiere Theatre & Performance

at Strawdog Theatre – 3829 N. Broadway, Chicago

DATES: January 7 – 31, 2010

Rasaka presents an updated version of their 2009 hit Yoni Ki Baat, including new work from Chicago authors performed for the first time in 2010. A funny, heartfelt, and thought-provoking monologue cycle, the production is loosely inspired by Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. By combining spoken word, music and dance, Rasaka presents an exploration of female sexuality, seen through the lens of desi women. Like a chain letter passed through the theatrical community, Yoni Ki Baat features contributions from writers across the country, combining to create one compelling evening of theatre.

CAST

• Amanda Bobbitt
• Amrita Dhaliwal
• Seema Kumbhat
• Mouzam Makkar
• Alka Nayyar*

LOCAL WRITERS:

• Anita Chandwaney*
• Angeli Primlani
• Pushkar Sharma
• Prachi Murarka
• Kit Idaszak

ADDITIONAL WRITERS:

• Myriam Rahman
• Shruti S. Tewari
• Maulie Dass
• Indira Chakrabarti
• Nisha Gurbuxani

CREW

• Artistic Director – Lavina Jadhwani*
• Managing Director – Kamal Hans*
• Assistant Director/Dramaturg – Vincent P. Mahler
• Production Stage Manager – Kathy Mountz
• Set Designer/Technical Director – Matt Buettner
• Costumes/Props – Angeli Primlani*
• Lighting Designer – Gary Echelmeyer
• Sound Designer – Joe Court
• PR Coordinator – Christopher Pazdernik
• Marketing Coordinator – Amrita Dhaliwal
• Graphic Designer – Vincent Malouf

* – indicates Rasaka Ensemble member

A portion of the ticket proceeds will be donated to Apna Ghar (“Our Home”), a domestic violence shelter serving Asian women and children – www.apnaghar.org