The Thespianz Foundation is performing a stage drama “American Desi Family” in Chicago in January 2024.
The play will be performed on Saturday (January 27, 2024), at the auditorium of South Asia Institute – 1925 S Michigan Ave, Chicago United States of America,
Comedy Urdu Hindi Theatre Play name is “American Desi Family” which is directed by Faisal Malik, Associate Director: Sheikh Sameer Nadeem, and written by Injila Hamesh. Faisal Malik belongs to Karachi, Pakistan, and he is the founder of the Thespianz Foundation and known as an Icon in the performing art.
Thespianz Foundation: (The play is performed by Thespianz Foundation)
Thespianz Foundation is a performing arts organization whose mission is to expand individual opportunities through Theatre and string puppetry. Thespianz Foundation has organized more than 194 theaters, 1,129 puppet and pantomime performances, and more than 775 theater workshops.
South Asia Institute: (the comedy Urdu Hindi theatre play American Desi Family is presented by South Asia Institute – Chicago – USA)
The South Asia Institute (SAI) was founded in 2015 with the mission of celebrating the arts and culture of South Asian Americans through curated exhibitions, innovative programs, and creative educational initiatives. South Asia Institute’s goal is to amplify the voices of South Asian Americans and explore their complexities while remaining connected to our larger human family.
About the Play:
The relationship between spouses is naturally strong but closely related. To maintain this bond and prevent it from weakening or breaking, husband and wife must perform their duties with care and dedication. Nowadays, south Asian families are migrating to developed countries like America, Canada, and various European countries where lifestyles and behaviors are undergoing significant changes. Some men divorce their wives and marry foreign women in search of financial benefits and other incentives. The show effectively addresses the pressing issue of rising divorce rates in society through a light-hearted and entertaining narrative, plot, and presentation. It has been proven that even the most critical social issues can be addressed through entertaining and comedic creative endeavors. The plot revolves around four main characters which the director of the play Faisal Malik is also performing.
Directed by Faisal Malik:
Faisal Malik is the Artistic Director, Creator, and Founder of Thespianz Foundation. He directed 109 theater performances, 71 dance performances, and 712 educational workshops on artistic and cultural performances. He is a fellow of the Arts Management Fellowship Program at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., at the Department of State. Faisal Malik was nominated for the Pride of Performance award in the past.
Associate Director Sheikh Sameer Nadeem:
Sheikh Sameer Nadeem is a dedicated and experienced professional with a background in the performing arts who has been an integral part of the arts scene since 2016. As Associate Director and string puppetry expert, he has demonstrated “an exceptional commitment to the artistic aspect”. Excellence contributes significantly to the success of various theater productions and shines as a team leader. Sheikh Sameer Nadeem has performed above 650 puppetry performances and has been associate director for the theatre plays for last several years.
Written By Injila Hamesh:
Injila Hamesh is a writer, poet, Hindi, and Sanskrit teacher, but also an author, poet, playwright, and translator. She has published her literary works in national and international literary magazines and websites: Rekhta (the largest portal for Urdu literature, Shebkhoon, Allahabad, Editor: Shams Ur Rahman Farooqi. She is also the Editor-in-Chief of “Tashkeel” and “Chiragh e Hamesh” Her literary works are translated into English and Hindi, she is the author of scripts for the channels “Hum” and “ARY”. She also translates plays into Hindi and English.
Cast of the Play:
- Faisal Malik as Atif
- Mehboob Khan as Wajih
- Maliha Ghouse as Naima
- Afzal Sodagar as Ashiq – Band Master
Rehearsals:
Vibrant creative energy filled at Streamwood’s Popular Creek Library and Pardesi Pavilion as the dedicated cast and crew embraced 90 days of intensive rehearsals for the comedy Urdu Hindi theatre play “American Desi Family”.
