Play: Marmbhed (Ahmedabad Theatre Group- ATG)
An Opportunity for AID Chapters to Engage the Diaspora in a
Stimulating Dialogue on Peace and Unity by working with ATG and Utthan

 Summary of Marmbhed:
 
Marmbhed (also called Shaft of Sunlight) was written by Abhijat Joshi, also known for his screenwriting in Mission Kashmir and Lage Raho Munnabhai. The play won the BBC World Service International Playwriting Competition. It was written post-1993 riots and beautifully illustrates the damage that can be wrought on a community (portrayed by a family) divided against itself. It explores the conflict that exists in a marriage between a Hindu and a Muslim, against the backdrop of the explosive communal politics of India. A short summary of the play is available at the end of this note. A Shaft of Sunlight can also be purchased at Amazon.com. More then 400 shows of this play have been performed by 'Tamasha' group and Birmingham Repertory in UK and more than 50 shows were performed by ATG in Gujarat. Please visit the website of ATG, for more information about the group and the play, visit www.ahemdabadtheatregroup.com or for information about the Tamasha group, visit http://www.tamasha.org.uk/shaft-of-sunlight/

The group currently plans to tour the US in the spring of 2009.