There are some things that cannot be changed, no matter how hard we try. But in the process of trying to change them, do we forget to be present for the people who matter to us? Meera is striving to help her father get better. Through music, rhythm, and movement, both her connection to the outside world and the inner workings of her mind are gradually revealed. The music in this play is not limited to just the songs; it is an integral part of the characters' state of mind. At times it evokes unease, at other times it offers support, and occasionally, it conveys a great deal without saying a word. It is natural to want to help someone close to us emerge from their sorrow. But if we cannot take away their pain, what can we do for them? Perhaps it is not always necessary to 'do' something; sometimes, simply being present is enough. 'Man Kara Re Prasanna' is a journey in search of this very truth.
This is an amateur production in arrangement with Casarotto Ramsay & Associates Ltd and Palladium House.
Written by: Chloe Lawrence-Taylor & Paul Sirett
Translated into Marathi by: Prajakt Deshmukh
School: Chandrakant Darode Vidyalay, Pune
Director: Kalpesh Samel
Dramaturgy by: Irawati Karnik
Literal Translation by: Sadanand Bendre
Age Limit: 10+
Event venue
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