Funny Money · South Asians in Silicon Valley · SJSU Digital Exhibits on Omeka S

Title: Funny Money
Description: Funny Money is a fast-paced farce centered on mistaken identity and escalating chaos. The story follows a man who accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase and discovers it is filled with money, setting off a chain of comic misunderstandings, deception, and increasingly desperate attempts to keep control of the situation. Known for its rapid dialogue and tightly constructed comedic timing, the play relies on physical humor and escalating tension to drive its narrative. Naatak’s production situates the action within a domestic interior, where everyday spaces become sites of confusion and farce. This image captures a moment of comic tension, with characters focused on the contents of a briefcase, highlighting the object at the center of the play’s escalating misunderstandings and the interplay between secrecy, suspicion, and humor.
Date: 2023
Photographer: Kyle Adler Photograpghy
Director: Mukund Marathe
Playwright: Ray Cooney
Location: Cubberley Theater, Palo Alto, California
Production Location: NAATAK
Subject: NAATAK
Identifier: N26