It’s a Theatrical Celebration with “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party”

Audiences are invited to join in the festivities at “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party”, performing March 19-30 at Marin Theatre (397 Miller Avenue), Mill Valley, CA. In this imaginative play, audiences become welcomed party guests as Mrs. Krishnan prepares to celebrate the Southern Indian harvest festival of Onam. Set in the back room of Mrs. K’s convenience store, where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows, and pots bubble on the stove, actors juggle cooking, music, and more. While dahl simmers, laughter abounds, drama unfolds, and strangers become friends in this celebration of life. Marin Theatre’s Boyer Main Stage will be entirely reconfigured for this immersive celebration, with the entire audience seated onstage. Audience seating choices range from Top Table (part of the action) to Wallflower (close enough to observe the fun, but not participate). 

     Mrs. Krishnan’s Party features actors Kalyani Nagarajan as Mrs. Krishnan, and Justin Rogers as James, a university student aching for a DJ career.

     The design team bringing this production of Mrs. Krishnan’s Party to life onstage includes Murray Edmond (Dramaturgy), John Verryt (scenic and props design), Jane Hakaraia (lighting design), Lia Kelly (sound design), and Fiona Nichols (costume design).

     Richly entertaining, this show’s generous spirit offers a timely reminder that live theatre is a gift which engenders connection, sharing, and a celebration of community. It’s. quite unlike anything one may have experienced in a theater before.

     For tickets or more information please visit MarinTheatre.org or phone 415-388-5208.

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Photo caption: Audience members get into the action, overseen by Justin Rogers (center), at “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party" at Marin Theatre. (Photo courtesy of Indian Ink Theatre Company)