After a successful season in 2012, Prayas was invited by The Edge to run a second season of Rudali at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland. The play treated the serious social issues of caste and exploitation of women by staying true to the original story by Mahasweta Devi. However, the story was told through humour, songs and dances celebrating the overall triumph of life. A total of 23 actors and a live band of six enchanted the audience with powerful acting, storytelling and lively music.
Prayas went outside Auckland’s growing Indian community to come up with a multi-ethnic cast and crew. The lead role of an Indian rural woman Sanichari, was performed by a Cook Island actor and included Pakeha New Zealander, Samoan, Malaysian and Sri Lankan among its multi-ethnic cast, musicians and crew.
Directed by Amit Ohdedar, Ahi Karunaharan and Margaret Mary Hollins
