Mandi Theater

"मंडी थिएटर ग्रुप" is a creative yet challenging initiative to preserve India's great theatrical tradition.

"मंडी थिएटर ग्रुप" is the group of like-minded enthusiasts of 'traditional Hindi theatre' in the Chicago area. We are dedicated to producing the "classics" of Indian dramatic literature, which are not accessible to a wide audience, here in Chicago.

05/22/2026

"राजनीति के चरित्र में एक ही ख़ूबी है कि उसका कोई चरित्र नहीं होता" ~ शरद जोशी
हिन्दी के सुप्रसिद्ध कथाकार, व्यंग्यकार, पटकथा लेखक शरद जोशी के जन्मदिवस पर उन्हें सादर नमन ।🌷🙏

05/20/2026

'ययाति को लिखते वक्त मैंने इस नाटक को बस अपनी स्थितियों से पलायन करने की दृष्टि से देखा था, पर आज पीछे मुड़कर देखने पर लगता है कि ययाति के इस मिथक ने कितने सूक्ष्म और सटीक तरीके से मेरे खुद के मन के अंतर्द्वंद्व और चिंताओं को व्यंजित किया था' —गिरीश कर्नाड

फिल्मकार, जाने माने लेखक, अभिनेता, निर्देशक और नाटककार, सिनेमा और साहित्य दोनों क्षेत्रों में शीर्ष पर रहने वाले, ज्ञानपीठ, पद्मश्री व पद्मभूषण जैसे कई पुरस्कारों से सम्मानित #गिरीश_कर्नाड जी की जयंती पर उनको सादर नमन... 💐🙏

05/13/2026

🎭 Only 2 Days Left for MTF2026 Submissions! 🎭
A celebration of artistic collaboration awaits!

📅 Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
🔗 Submission Link: https://forms.gle/LNrPGRETfi7xxDXL7

Mandi Theatre is excited to announce the 10th Annual Theatre Festival (MTF2026), coming your way in Oct./Nov. 2026!

Supported by the Consulate General of India and partly funded by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, MTF2026 brings together vibrant community theatre groups from across the USA to share meaningful and diverse stories.

✨ Why Community Theatre Matters?
Community theatre is the heartbeat of storytelling. It gives voice to local talent, builds cultural bridges, nurtures creativity, and creates spaces where stories reflect real people and real experiences. It strengthens communities by bringing people together—on stage and off.

We look forward to showcasing your powerful stories at MTF2026!
Let your story be seen. Let your voice be heard.

05/11/2026

🌍💚 Happy Mother’s Day! 💚🌍

What a beautiful way to celebrate this special day — by paying tribute not only to mothers, but also to Mother Nature through our award-winning play The Carbon Footprint of a Cradle.

A huge congratulations to KrossRoads Performing Arts - A Platform for an incredible 3-day festival filled with creativity, passion, meaningful stories, and artistic energy. Thank you for the warm hospitality and for bringing together such a vibrant theatre community at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.

Friday evening, Team Mandi presented the monologue चार बर्तन, दो खटिया, एक सपना, beautifully performed by Deepshikha Banerjee, and today on Mother’s Day, we were proud to stage The Carbon Footprint of a Cradle written and directed by Alka R Sharma

Kudos to Johnson Borges and Meghana Deshmukh for their outstanding performance and for keeping the audience completely glued to their seats. 👏🎭

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful organizers Jayati and Amitabh, along with the amazing team — Dola, Pratik, Leena, and Mouli — for all the hard work behind the scenes.

And a special thanks to Rishov — someone we happily meet at these festivals every time, and who is always there to help with tech support with a smile. 😊

Grateful for the memories, the friendships, the art, and the shared love for theatre. Until next time! ❤️🎭

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸

To all the incredible moms of Mandi Theater — past and present —

Mandi would not be what it is today without you.

For the past 11 years, you all have been the heart, strength, and soul of this journey. You’ve nurtured, supported, encouraged, driven, cooked, cleaned, rehearsed, managed families, and still shown up for theatre with endless love and dedication.

Our actresses and mothers have always been the backbone of Mandi Theater — carrying stories, emotions, and the spirit of our stage with grace and resilience, both onstage and backstage.

Today, we celebrate each one of you for everything you continue to give to this community and this family.

Happy Mother’s Day!
With heartfelt gratitude, always. ❤️

05/03/2026

🎭Big Announcement from Mandi Theatre!🎭

We’re excited to share that Mandi Theatre will be part of Dreamscape in a Box, a vibrant theatre festival presented by KrossRoads Performing Arts - A Platform - taking place from May 8th thru 10th at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.

This promises to be a truly memorable weekend for theatre lovers—filled with powerful storytelling, diverse voices, and compelling performances.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: http://www.krossroadsperformingarts.com

✨Mandi Theatre presents two special performances:

1) चार बर्तन, दो खटिया, एक सपना
🗓 May 8 | Solo Performance

Writer & Director: Alka Sharma
Actor: Deepshika Banerjee
An intimate and moving solo piece that follows Shanti, a migrant domestic worker from Bihar, whose everyday labor quietly nurtures a bold and defiant dream for her future.

2) The Carbon Footprint of a Cradle
🗓 May 10
Cast: Johnson Borges & Meghana Deshmukh
Written & directed by: Alka Sharma

A thought-provoking play that explores how small acts of care, honesty, and partnership can challenge fear—and how building a future calls for both courage and tenderness.
🏆Recognized with multiple honors including Illinois State Winner Play, Best Actor Awards (both performers), and Best Scenic Design.

Join us for a weekend of stories that stay with you long after the curtain falls. If you haven’t secured your seats yet, now is the time.

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05/01/2026

🎭Save the Date: August 29th, 2026!🎭

The stage is set once again, and our young stars are ready to shine brighter than ever!
Mandi Theatre is excited to announce the 4th season of our Theatre Festival for Kids — a vibrant celebration of creativity, confidence, and culture.

📣 FREE Registration is now open
👉 Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JUN4smQXf2vssIqkBTAU56SiMnrZn7-nG9blCmB7dbk/edit
🗓️ Submission Deadline: June 30th, 2026

✨ Festival Categories & Performance Types

💃 Dance
• Classical, Semi-Classical & Bollywood Dance

🎭 Theatre & Acting
• Short Skits (any language – comedy, social message, storytelling)
• Monologues or Character Acts
• Mime or Silent Performances
• Adaptations of Folk Tales or Moral Stories

🎤 Speech & Expression
• Meaningful Speeches (age-appropriate)
• Dramatic Reading with Expression

✍️ Creative Writing
• Creative Writing Contest (3 age groups)

🎶 Music & Rhythm
• Instrumental Performances (keyboard, tabla, violin, etc.)
• Choir or Group Singing
• Rhythm-based Acts (clap, beat, body percussion)

🎨 Special Talent Acts
• Magic Tricks

Why theatre?
Because it builds confidence, nurtures empathy, and strengthens communication—all while allowing kids to explore their creativity in a supportive space.

And creative writing?
It empowers young minds to imagine, express, and think critically helping them find their voice and share their stories with the world.

🎉 Join us for a day full of energy, expression, and imagination.
Let’s inspire and celebrate the next generation of storytellers and performers!

04/07/2026

🎭 Call for Submissions – MTF2026! 🎭 - A celebration of artistic collaboration!!

📅 Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
🔗 Submission Link: https://forms.gle/LNrPGRETfi7xxDXL7

We look forward to showcasing your powerful stories at MTF2026!
Let your story be seen. Let your voice be heard.

With an aim to celebrate the powerful interrelation between artistic and technological expression, Mandi Theatre is excited to announce the 10th Annual Theatre Festival (MTF2026), coming your way in Oct./Nov. 2026!

Supported by Consulate General of India and partly funded by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, this festival brings together vibrant community theatre groups from across the USA to share meaningful and diverse stories.

✨ Why Community Theatre Matters?
Community theatre is the heartbeat of storytelling—it gives voice to local talent, builds cultural bridges, nurtures creativity, and creates spaces where stories reflect real people and real experiences. It strengthens communities by bringing people together—on stage and off.

03/29/2026

✨ What an incredible evening! ✨

We are proud to share that we successfully completed our 8th Annual International Women’s Day 2026 celebration—and what a celebration it was! Almost a full house, endless applause, thoughtful Q&A sessions after each performance, and an audience that was truly present, engaged, and heartfelt.

Kudos to everyone—onstage and offstage—who made this event so special. 💛

A huge congratulations to Team Mandi Theatre for our home production MARD AUR AURAT—a powerful performance that resonated deeply. Special appreciation to Ahmed Bin Athar and Swati Pandey for bringing such honesty and intensity to the stage.

We were equally honored to present BIKHRE BIMB, beautifully directed by Barkha Kishnani and performed by Team ICS, NJ—a nuanced and moving production that stayed with us long after the curtain call.

This evening was also a tribute to two remarkable playwrights—Dr. Rasheed Jahan and Vijay Tendulkar—whose voices continue to challenge, inspire, and remain deeply relevant even today.

As the world continues to navigate gender equity, creative freedom, and representation, these plays reminded us that women’s struggles—personal, social, and artistic—are far from over. They call for reflection, dialogue, and collective responsibility toward a more just and inclusive future.

We were deeply honored by the gracious presence of Consul General Sri Somnath Ghosh, whose support reflects how strongly our Indian Consulate stands behind community-driven artistic initiatives.

A special thank you to our wonderful emcee, Sri Rakesh Malhotra, for steering the evening so seamlessly. The pin-drop silence during both performances spoke volumes about the audience’s connection and engagement.

Our heartfelt gratitude to dear Sabra ji and Madhu Uppal ji—your continued support and belief in Mandi Theatre means the world to us. Your contribution to this journey will never be forgotten. 💐

And finally—thank you to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and our loving audience. Your encouragement, presence, and energy are what keep theatre alive and thriving.

Here’s to many more stories, many more voices, and many more powerful evenings together. 🎭

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Buffalo Grove, IL
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http://www.MandiTheatre.com/

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