Serendipity Out and About

Serendipity Out and About aims at fostering connections with the local Goan community outside of Panjim. The project takes performances, workshops, conversations, and other forms of engagement from around the country to the local residents of Goa for an intimate experience and for creating a relationship with the community beyond the festival. The venues include old Goan homes, community centres across Goa, government schools, old age homes, and orphanages to take a part of the festival experience to all of Goa.

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Jhund, a dark comedy, unfolds in an unknown room where two strangers navigate their uncertain circumstances. Unsure if they’re there by choice or coercion, they grapple with fear, defending themselves against an indefinable threat. Amid absurd moments, an unknown authority keeps asking for things, making them question who to trust and what they believe. This comedy delves into themes of submission, freedom, and betrayal, revealing the fine line
between compliance and rebellion in a gripping, compact narrative.
 
by Our Theatre Collective 
 
Writer and Director: Chanakya Vyas
 
Devised and Performed by:
Vivek Vijaykumaran 
Ashwini Kumar Chakre
 
Production Manager: Ankit Tripathi
Set Design and Execution: Sridhar Murthy
Light Design: Niranjan Gokhale
Lights Execution: Arun DT
Costume Design: Aloka Gloria D’Souza
Sound Design: Mohammad Lehry
Poster Design: Pratyush Singh
Photo Credits: Virginia Roderigues and Team
Special Thanks: Shatarupa Bhattacharya, Sudarshan Krishna, Shubham Roy Choudhury
 
Run Time – 60 minutes 
Language – Hindi

REGISTER NOW:
September 12, 2024 – Dona Paula https://forms.gle/zzG4or2jHozYKuGy9
September 13, 2024 – Barefoot Cafe, Parra https://forms.gle/sDVj8x6pS2KzkLb76
September 14, 2024 – Cafe Flashback, Divar Island https://forms.gle/NedRgvUAafvovVsP8
September 15, 2024 – Benaulim https://forms.gle/XFv6AVkkn73ZrZwdA

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Sakal Jaani He Naath is a folk musical adapted from Vasant Deo’s Sudama ke Chawal. It revisits the famed mythological fable about Lord Krishna and his childhood friend Sudama. A tragic-comedy story that explores the narrative of the contemporary human situation and a satire on today’s man, his double standards and polluted mind. While the story and characters are same, the ethos of these characters is what is seen in today’s common life. The age-old tale and its characters have been used only as reference. The play runs parallel with Narottam Das’s Sudamacharit and their verses sung in folk tunes of Doha and Behre Tavil.
 
by Kahe Vidushak Foundation
 
Director: Srinivas Beesetty
Performer: Bhumika Mane
Singer: Vivek Kumar Sinha
Musician: Venkatesh Joshi
Production Manager: Banshi Pagla
 
 
Run Time – 1 hour 30 minutes 
Language – Hindi

REGISTER NOW:
September 14, 2024 – The Learning Centre, Moira
September 15, 2024 – Aldona House https://forms.gle/29TzQU4mLkc3xQz4A
September 16, 2024 – Silva Heritage, Benaulim https://forms.gle/qD67J5zQthSDbReJA
September 17, 2024 – Barefoot Cafe, Parra https://forms.gle/zuza16Lyf7BUmbFn8

PHASE 1

Lavani Ke Rang
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The show gives a glimpse into the lives of traditional Sangeet Bari Lavani artists from the view-point of a veteran Lavani theatre malkin. It also celebrates many colours of life and showcases different types of mesmerising Lavani performances by traditional Sangeet Bari artists, belonging to traditional matriarchal communities. This is our continuing effort at creating a platform for the Lavani woman to tell us her story. Dialogues in Hindi. Songs in Marathi and Hindi.

by B Spot Productions
 
Artist list:
Geetanjali Kulkarni
Pushpa Satarkar
Gauri Jadhav
Gita Waikar
Akshay Malvankar
Chandrakant Lakhe
Vinayak Javle
Sumit Kudalkar
Shakuntalabai Nagarkar 
 
Writer-Director: Bhushan Korgaonkar
 
Run Time – 80 minutes 
Language – Hindi and Marathi
Machher Jhol (Published by Eklavya Foundation)
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In “Machher Jhol,” when Gopu’s father falls sick, the visually impaired Gopu must navigate the bustling streets of Calcutta alone to fetch fish for his grandmother to cook his father’s curry. Will he succeed in bringing it home to his father? This poignant narrative is suitable for children aged 11 to 13, highlighting themes of courage, determination, and family bonds.

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Director: Ruchika Khot 
 
Performers:
Vikas Kamble
Damini Jadhav
Mayir Sarkale
 
Run Time – 30 minutes 
Language – Marathi
Gubu Gubu
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Saheb, who works in a bank in the city, has some vacant land in the village. With help from the villagers, Saheb gives his farm to Pandu, a poor farmer in need of work. Pandu is a hardworking and honest man. After the first harvest, Saheb is overcome by greed and tries to grab all the harvest. The humour in the plot is shown by Saheb thinking that the simple villager is a fool and won’t see through his tricks. But the farmer uses his knowledge about crops and surprises everyone with his cleverness. 
 
Devised from the ‘Nandiwala’ folk style of storytelling found in Maharashtra and Karnataka, this performance also makes an attempt to have a conversation about how the food we eat is grown and how it reaches our plates. The story uses a traditional style of verse to describe each crop and engage with the audience. The performance features a decorated Nandi dancing, as well as his and Nandiwala’s banter, their relationship and all the fun through the performance of “Gubu Gubu”.
by Gillo Repertory Theatre
 
Writer, director, performer: Rupesh Sangale
Music: Barkha Fatnani
 
Originally created with support from Precision Foundation in 2023
 
Run Time – 35 minutes 
Language – Marathi
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Commissioned by Serendipity Arts Foundation for Serendipity Out and About, 2024. 
 
Mentored by Sananda Mukhopadhyaya
 
This enchanting tale revolves around a household thrown into turmoil by the unexpected presence of a cobra. As the family panics, a snake friend emerges to rescue the cobra, showcasing the extraordinary bond between humans and animals. Through this narrative, children will learn invaluable lessons about the importance of coexistence and understanding.
 
by Tiny Tales Theatre Company 
 
Conceived and performed by: Pratiksha Khasnis, Nikita Thube, Kalpesh Samel 
Writer: Wasimbarri Maner 
Music Director: Deep Dabare 
Costume : Sharayu Tayade
Lyricist: Deep Dabare and Shivapranav Alavani
Art Director: Pratik Panchfula
 
Run Time – 35 minutes 
Language – Marathi
Hanv Gara Asa (I am Home)
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Home is where I learn to play.
Home is where I learn to dream.
Home is where I am.
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Hanv Gara Asa translated from Konkani means I am home. Told through sounds, objects and images; Going from morning to night, tracing emotions associated with home, the play takes the viewer on a journey of what it truly means to be home.
 
Commissioned by Serendipity Arts Foundation for the Serendipity Arts Festival, 2019.
 
Duration: 25 mins 
Language: Non-verbal with sporadic use of Konkani words.
 
by Spinning Stories
 
Director: Sananda Mukhopadhyaya
Associate Director: Padmashree Josalkar
 
Performers:
Samiksha Sawant
Ariedon Gomes
Krishna Gawas
 
Original Music: Kaizad Gherda
Play Time
Play Time are a set of theatre and arts workshops designed to be interactive and joyous. The workshops will engage children and young people between the ages 2 to 17. The aim is to facilitate a simple and meaning exchange with the arts along with meaningful collaborations with local artist educators who practice theatre in Goa who will facilitate the workshops. The engagements will aim to propel children to move, draw and observe their everyday reality through an artistic lens, as well as to kindle a lifelong passion for the arts in every child we inspire, nurturing a sense of awe, curiosity, and creativity.
Expressive Arts Therapy Workshop
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Designed to engage the elderly in creative activities that are both accessible and therapeutic, fostering a sense of connection, joy, and self-expression, the workshop will utilize various creative modalities, tailored to meet the needs and abilities of the elderly participants. It provides a medium for the elderly to express their emotions and connect with their inner child, leading to enhanced mood and a sense of vitality. Group activities help build a sense of community and reduce feelings of isolation among participants. The workshop stimulates both cognitive and physical functions, contributing to overall well-being.
 
by Charvi Budhdeo (The Movement Spectrum)
 
Duration: 2 hours 
Language: English and Hindi

CURATORS

Sananda Mukhopadhaya
Sananda is a theatre maker and art-based educator based in Mumbai, India. Her theatre journey began in 2007 as a lighting designer, eventually transitioning to directing children’s theatre. Her debut play, “In the Cat House,” premiered at the Summertime Festival for children at Prithvi Theatre in 2012. In 2017, she discovered Theatre for the Early Years and has since directed numerous plays for children aged 0 to 6. Sananda is a trained Odissi dancer, co-curator of the Museum of Ordinary Objects—a moving crowd-sourced museum—and hosts a popular tree walk in Mumbai titled Mumbai Overstory. Currently, she works at the American School of Bombay, curating the India Sanskriti Center, a school-wide program. She also mentors practitioners interested in creating work for the very young in collaboration with Theatre O.N Berlin and Think Arts, Kolkata.
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Quasar is a theatre-holic and lover of all things theatrical. He is the Artistic Director of Bombay based arts management company QTP, and since 1999 has directed and produced over 25 plays with them; including Lungs, Every Brilliant Thing, A Peasant of El Salvador, Project S.T.R.I.P., So Many Socks, and many others about contemporary social concerns. Internationally he has worked on Tim Supple’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and the aerial drama Mind Walking.
 
He is a founding member of Thespo – a youth theatre movement. And at present, is also the Executive Director of Tata Literature Live! The Mumbai International LitFest. He also works as a lighting designer, stage manager, leads workshops and is a passionate crusader for the survival of theatre in the public consciousness. 

Facilitators:

Shravan Ratnakar Fondekar
Shravan Fondekar is an actor and director from Goa. He works closely with ‘Theatre Flamingo,’ an experimental theatre company based in Goa. He received his diploma in theatre from Goa Kala Academy’s School of Drama and a bachelor’s degree from Lalit Kala Kendra, Pune. Shravan has acted in numerous plays in Konkani and Marathi and has participated in Theatre Flamingo’s children’s theatre project, Ghumchekatar Theatre, since 2019. Additionally, he has been part of several short films and feature films, including two acclaimed short films, Wagro and Sadabahar.
Tanashri Rane
Tanashri Jaisingh Rane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts (Theatre) from Kala Academy Goa’s College of Theatre Arts. Her journey in Theatre however began since her school days at the Government High School in Morlem Sattari, Goa. She has performed in notable commercial and non-commercial plays such as “Vadal Zunj,” “Katha Purani Nayi Kahani,” and “Hirabai / Palshetchi Vihir.”  Beyond acting, she enjoys freestyle dance, embroidery, and sports.
Shivraj Malik
Shivraj Subhash Malik is theater artist from Goa. He earned a Bachelors in Performing Arts from Kala Academy’s College of Theatre Art in 2022 and pursued a Masters in Performing Arts from Mumbai University’s Academy of Theater Arts. Certified in Tabla by Gandharva Sangeet Mahavidhyala and trained in Sitar and digital filmmaking, Shivraj has acted in 20 plays, directed 7 plays, and participated in various government projects and street plays.  
Ariedon Fellon Gomes
Ariedon Gomes is an artist based in Goa. He was part of the Goa University choir group singing western classical music.  He is also a member of the Mustard Seed Art Company an English Theatre group based in Panjim. A traveller at heart, he enjoys solo travelling and trekking. He completed his post-graduation in English literature and Bachelor’s in Education. He has since been working in schools.
We’re grateful to:
 
GPS, Koparwada, Curti, Ponda
ASRO – Community Care Centre HIV/AIDS Children, Tivim
Handmaids of Christ Orphanage, Calangute
AASRA Muslim Child Orphanage, Benaulim
GPS, Sadoxlem, Canacona
GPS, Cotigao, Canacona
Fr. Agnel Niketan Orphanage & Home for Boys (SFX), Pilar
GPS, Harvalem, Sanquelim
El Shaddai Charitable Trust, Assagao
Mother Teresa’s Roses, Parra
Holy Spirit Home for the Aged, Moira
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Aldona
Amazing Grace Home for the aged, Guirim
St. Joseph’s Eventide Home for the Elderly, Bastora
Lar Santa Margarida, Piedade, Divar Island
Mae de Deus Home for the Aged, Saligao
Missionaries of Charity, Panjim
Bastora Panchayat and Community Hall
Piedade Youth Association, Divar Island
Astrid Vas and Veenu Vas, Dona Paula
Barefoot Cafe, Parra
Sumant Batra and Asha Batra, Divar Island
Omar de Loiola Pereira
The Learning Centre, Moira
Meena Varma, Aldona
Silva Heritage, Benaulim