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Korreen Ditschler
APO AE
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

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There's a brilliant contemporary play I found on New Play Exchange called Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea by Julia Izumi. It's a spin on The Little Mermaid and something I was thinking of doing with my students when we are back in-person. I know one of the notes in casting speaks to utilizing Indian actors to perform the role of Cow and/or other characters. It's written for a cast predominantly of actors of color.

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Sadie Andros
Theatre Director
Lewes DE
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

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I have not read any of his plays, but you might want to check out Rajiv Joseph and Indian American who has had plays on Broadway and Off-Broadway.

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Ken Buswell
Drama Teacher
Peachtree City, GA
http://mcintoshtheater.org/

Theater kills ignorance
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

OPEN RECORDS/CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and responses may be subject to Texas Open Records laws and may be disclosed to the public upon request. Please respond accordingly. Exceptions to Texas Open Records laws are emails that may contain confidential student and/or employee information. Unauthorized use of disclosure is prohibited under federal privacy laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. Please call the sender immediately or reply by email and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments.

Hi Karen, 

I referred your question to a theatre colleague of mine from India and here is her response:
 my favorite contemporary Indian-American playwright is Madhuri Shekar. Her play, "A Nice Indian Boy" should be appealing to high school students. It's youthful, funny, deals with important issues such as gay marriage especially in a (South Asian) society where homosexuality is a tabooed topic! I would highly recommend that play! I'm not entirely sure if "A Nice Indian Boy" has been published yet, but I can ask the playwright for permission to share the script, if required. The play has been produced quite a few times. She has other published plays - "Queen", "In Love and Warcraft", "House of Joy", etc.
www.madhurishekar.com should have information on her. 

I hope this is helpful.

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Linda Apperson
Stage Manager and Mentor
Milwaukie OR
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

OPEN RECORDS/CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and responses may be subject to Texas Open Records laws and may be disclosed to the public upon request. Please respond accordingly. Exceptions to Texas Open Records laws are emails that may contain confidential student and/or employee information. Unauthorized use of disclosure is prohibited under federal privacy laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. Please call the sender immediately or reply by email and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments.

Madhuri Shekar's plays, including "A Nice Indian Boy," are available to read on the New Play Exchange.

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Cora Turlish
Metuchen NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-05-2020 20:09
From: Linda Apperson
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

Hi Karen,

I referred your question to a theatre colleague of mine from India and here is her response:
 my favorite contemporary Indian-American playwright is Madhuri Shekar. Her play, "A Nice Indian Boy" should be appealing to high school students. It's youthful, funny, deals with important issues such as gay marriage especially in a (South Asian) society where homosexuality is a tabooed topic! I would highly recommend that play! I'm not entirely sure if "A Nice Indian Boy" has been published yet, but I can ask the playwright for permission to share the script, if required. The play has been produced quite a few times. She has other published plays - "Queen", "In Love and Warcraft", "House of Joy", etc.
www.madhurishekar.com should have information on her.

I hope this is helpful.

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Linda Apperson
Stage Manager and Mentor
Milwaukie OR

Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

OPEN RECORDS/CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and responses may be subject to Texas Open Records laws and may be disclosed to the public upon request. Please respond accordingly. Exceptions to Texas Open Records laws are emails that may contain confidential student and/or employee information. Unauthorized use of disclosure is prohibited under federal privacy laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. Please call the sender immediately or reply by email and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments.

A couple plays with featured East Asian characters but diverse casts, good for high school:
"Anon(ymous)" by Naomi Iizuka (Indian American family of 3, supporting characters)
"Mirror of Most Value: a Ms. Marvel Play" (Ms. Marvel, the lead, and her mother are both specified as Pakistani American)

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Cora Turlish
Metuchen NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

OPEN RECORDS/CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and responses may be subject to Texas Open Records laws and may be disclosed to the public upon request. Please respond accordingly. Exceptions to Texas Open Records laws are emails that may contain confidential student and/or employee information. Unauthorized use of disclosure is prohibited under federal privacy laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. Please call the sender immediately or reply by email and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments.

Original Message:
Sent: 10/6/2020 12:36:00 PM
From: Cora Turlish
Subject: RE: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

A couple plays with featured East Asian characters but diverse casts, good for high school:
"Anon(ymous)" by Naomi Iizuka (Indian American family of 3, supporting characters)
"Mirror of Most Value: a Ms. Marvel Play" (Ms. Marvel, the lead, and her mother are both specified as Pakistani American)

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Cora Turlish
Metuchen NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 10-04-2020 08:10
From: Karen Ruth
Subject: Contemporary plays for Asian Indian actors?

I am seeking a (hopefully) contemporary play for my student actors of Asian Indian heritage, but as I have done some research, I haven't come up with much of anything.  Does anyone have any suggestions or places to look?  I wouldn't be opposed to something a bit more classical (an updated version of The Mahabharata, for example), but I'd prefer something that deals with more current issues and feelings for Asian Indian students.  It seems to be a hugely underrepresented demographic in theatre right now, but I am hoping to find something to work on!  Students are of high school age, if that helps at all.  Your thoughts and/or suggestions are appreciated!

Karen Ruth Theatre Director Coppell High School 185 West Parkway Blvd Coppell ,  Texas 75019  214‑496‑6398  kruth@coppellisd.com  coppellisd.com/chs

OPEN RECORDS/CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and responses may be subject to Texas Open Records laws and may be disclosed to the public upon request. Please respond accordingly. Exceptions to Texas Open Records laws are emails that may contain confidential student and/or employee information. Unauthorized use of disclosure is prohibited under federal privacy laws. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not use, disclose, copy or disseminate this information. Please call the sender immediately or reply by email and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments.