Jiva Performing Arts, Inc.

General Admission

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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 SkandanMusic: Rajkumar Bharathi with inputs by Bala Skandan and Shiv SubramaniamDancers/Creative Collaborators: Aparna Shankar, Rithika Ashok, Sonali SkandanRehearsal Director and Stage Manager/Creative Collaborator: Swati SeshadriSound Design: Sai Shravanam, Resound IndiaCreative Consultant/Mentor: Sreelakshmy GovardhananProduction/Light Design: Betsy ChesterCostume Design: Sonali Skandan, KR DressersNarrator Voiceover: Jeevika BhatPR Photos: Shail JoshiSocial Media Design: Srividhya ChandramouleeswaranProduced by Jiva Performing Arts and Sonali Skandan Major funding from The Guru Krupa FoundationAdditional project support from Dance/NYC, New Music USA, NYSCA, NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, MidAtlantic Arts Foundationand our generous donors Reserve your tickets early and secure a spot at our world premiere. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1760450676/wysiwyg/l4bsmudu4vhrvgx3yvqu.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

Jiva Performing Arts, Inc.

Lessons From My Mothers

53 Chambers St

General Admission

$40

Students

$30

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