Saw this play based on a book by Piyush Mishra.
The play made me think about many things. Trying to articulate here.
1/ What makes theatre folks get out of bed everyday?
There are hardly any people in the audience and there is hardly any money to be made. The ROI from just the time spent is disappointing. I know that each thing is not about ROI. Do they go thru this grind cos it’s a stepping stone towards Bollywood dreams? Is it the excitement of being under the spotlight? What is it? I must investigate. Meet some theatre people and investigate!
2/ The story yesterday is about a writer and his moral dilemma.
I dont want to go into too many details and spoil it, but he said that he’s not creative and he can only write about what he feels at this core.
This sounds scaringly similar to how I feel and think and write. I dont write from imagination but from what I’ve felt. Otherwise the words wont flow. In fact, I need inspiration from IRL events and folks to write. Most things in TNKS was inspired by real events. May be the reason am struggling with Caravan Serai is that I dont have access to any large real events from the past that I can take inspiration from.
3/ Towards the end, the writer says that hes a blot on the world of art.
Again, not going into details but as someone who takes inspiration from real things, I dont think he’s a blot.
His methods may be extreme and questionable but I can relate to what he did and why he did. If I was any strong, I would probably choose the same path. Does that make me a bad person? I dont know. Will that make me a better write? I dont know. Do I have the balls? No!
4/ I think I want to direct this play.
I will try and reach out to the theatre company and see if I can produce and direct this play.
In fact, if you are a theater company that’s looking for a director (and maybe a patron willing to support) and give me this opportunity to direct, please do let me know. And may be connect me?
Thanks!