The Bay

Naatak Marks 100 Productions of Indian American Theater in the Bay Area

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Naatak is one of the largest Indian American theater companies in the country. Started in 1995 out of a dorm room at UC Berkeley, Naatak is staging its 100th production this month. 

In that time, an estimated 1,000 people have participated in Naatak’s productions — all volunteers, many of whom have day jobs in the tech industry. It’s become an important part of the Indian American community in Silicon Valley, by and for people who do this in their free time.

Guest: Rachael Myrow, KQED Silicon Valley senior editor

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  • Naatak performs Ramayan at Cubberley Theatre in Palo Alto from September 4-25, 2022.
  • South Bay's Naatak Debuts Its 100th Theater Production: The Epic 'Ramayan,' by Rachael Myrow


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