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Tughlaq Play Auditions
Tughlaq is a tale of the crumbling to ashes of the dreams and aspirations of an overambitious, yet considerably virtuous king Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq. Despite the foolishness of deciding to shift the capital of India from Delhi to Daulatabad to 'centralize administration; despite the high-headedness of making copper coins equal in value to silver *dinars*; despite the shamelessness of designing a conspiracy to kill his own brother and father at prayer hour; what is remarkable, and relatively unknown, in the much-infamous character of Tughlaq is the willingness to work for his people and to ensure their happiness; the courage to take initiative in the direction of communal-equality; and a keenly observing and ever-diligent mind. Captured beautifully in Girish Karnad's inimitable style, Tughlaq delights audiences with a great plot, gripping characters, beautiful speeches, and a pinch of history.
All are welcome! No experience necessary!
Date: 02/23/2006
Location: Adams Lower Common Room, Harvard University
Time: 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
Contact: (954) 336-2931
Directions: http://map.harvard.edu/level2.cfm?mapname=camb_allston&tile=F8&series=N