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TOO Episode 254 - Audio New Play Festival | RAGAS OF THE ROOTED HEART

Sneha Sakhare Season 5 Episode 254

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Ragas Of The Rooted Heart is a journey through the intertwined emotions of love, identity, and home. Shila, an Indian immigrant artist, reflects on her experiences in New York City while holding onto her deep connection to India. As she stands at the crossroads of two worlds, Shila navigates the complexities of cultural displacement, the evolving meaning of home, and the vulnerability of love.

Through poetic monologue and the soulful echoes of India through her lens, Shila invites us into her inner world—a place of longing, resilience, and quiet strength. She questions societal expectations, confronts the isolation of being an outsider, and finds solace in the memories of her roots. Ragas Of The Rooted Heart is a tender exploration of what it means to create a life, a home, and a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar land, all while staying open to love and the unknown.

CAST 
Shila - Tanvi Jhansi
Saheba - Prashant Tiwari
Immigration Officer - Jacob Brandt
Linda - Pearl Rhein
Karen - Amanda Naughton
Black Women Officer / Joan - Whitney Andrews
Papa - Rahul Dodwani 

Playwright - Sneha Sakhare
Director - Cloteal L. Horne
Dramaturg - Steven Gaultney 
Sound Designer - Jack Burmeister 
Sound Associate - Lulu Perry 

Vocals by  Sri Satya Sai Media Center, Prashanti Nilayam, India.

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Co-Hosts: Adam Marple & Budi Miller
Producer: Jack Burmeister
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