Rangashankara play - Butter and Mashed Banana April 11, 2009

Play staged also on 12th.

Summary:
Butter and Mashed Banana is a hilariously funny take on freedom of speech in our country. It goes from three actors in real life to three characters on stage caught up in a frenzy of activity ranging from International best sellers that are made into Oscar winning films to instant stardom and conflicting ideologies. The story revolves around a boy who goes on to become a world-famous writer, but faces rabid opposition to anything he tries to say or do back home in India. Interspersed with music and movement the play tangentially takes digs at ideology and censorship, among other things. Although its intent is to entertain, the play is a result of dissatisfaction over how poorly the freedom of speech is protected. Like it says in the play, there is always someone in this country waiting to tell you… “Don’t you dare say that!” Created as a satirical farce, Butter and Mashed Banana uses dance, movement and live music to heighten the funny elements.

Duration: 60 mins
Play Writer: Ajay Krishnan
Director: Ajay Krishnan
Troupe: Harami Theatre, Bangalore
Phone: 9845602265

Official Website: http://www.rangashankara.org