A Widow of No Importance, by Shane Sakhrani, directed by Sara Kumar and Yaksha Bhatt
An unconventional romantic comedy about a widow named Deepa whose preoccupation with marrying off her daughter leads to an unexpected encounter of passion.
Times: March 28, 2014 – April 6, 2014; Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm
Location: Studio 101, 1824 Spring St., Houston, TX 77007
The Jungle Book, adapted by Stuart Paterson, directed by Sunny Sinha and Sara Kumar
Shunya presents its second ever youth production, a retelling of the classic tale which provides an equal measure of comedy and suspense. Complete with song and dance routines, flatulent monkeys, bumbling bears, sinister jackals, and a boy named Mowgli, this production is sure to fright and delight both children and adults.
Times: August 8, 2014 – August 17, 2014; Friday & Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm
Location: The Barn, 2201 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77003
Bhopal, by Rahul Varma, directed by Dianne Webb
Set amid the events that conspired to create the 1984 Union Carbide disaster, Varma’s timely drama reveals the human stories within the complex political and economic webs that led to one of the worst industrial catastrophes in history.
Times: November 13, 2014 – November 23, 2014; Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 3pm
Location: Studio 101, 1824 Spring St., Houston, TX 77007