Lessons From My Mothers
8 – 9:30PM
Lessons from My Mothers explores the intergenerational journey of South Asian immigrant women through Bharatanatyam, theater, and spoken word.
Centered around a handwritten cookbook symbolizing resilience, adaptation, and identity, the work reflects on choices made by three women—Mother, Masi, and Kaki—as they navigate unfamiliar territory, sacrifice dreams, and rediscover joy in a new land.
Narrated by a daughter confronting her own multicultural identity, the performance weaves personal and collective memory into a story of quiet courage and strength.
With a dynamic cast:
Concept, Choreography, Script, Direction: Sonali Skandan
Music: Rajkumar Bharathi with inputs by Bala Skandan and Shiv Subramaniam
Dancers/Creative Collaborators: Aparna Shankar, Rithika Ashok, Sonali Skandan
Rehearsal Director and Stage Manager/Creative Collaborator: Swati Seshadri
Sound Design: Sai Shravanam, Resound India
Creative Consultant: Sreelakshmy Govardhanan
Production/Light Design: Betsy Chester
Costume Design: Sonali Skandan
Narrator Voiceover: Jeevika Bhat
Major funding from The Guru Krupa Foundation
Additional project support from Dance/NYC, New Music USA, NYSCA, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, MidAtlantic Arts Foundation
Seats are limited, so reserve your tickets early and secure a spot at the show!