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Title
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Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe (2003)
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Description
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Staged in 2003, Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe was CalAA’s first major full-length production following its founding in 2002, when the organization had initially presented shorter one-act plays. This production marked a defining moment in CalAA’s transition from a newly formed cultural collective to a serious Marathi-language theater institution in Silicon Valley.
Written by acclaimed Indian playwright Vijay Tendulkar, the play centers on a traveling amateur theater group that stages a mock trial as part of its rehearsal process. What begins as theatrical improvisation, gradually reveals deeply rooted social hierarchies, misogyny, and moral hypocrisy. Tendulkar’s work is a cornerstone of modern Indian drama, known for its sharp critique of social conventions and its unflinching portrayal of power dynamics.
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Date
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2003
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Playwright
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Vijay Tendulkar
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Location
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Center for Employment Training, Downtown San Jose
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Production Location
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CalAA
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Subject
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CalAA
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Identifier
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C1
