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Title
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CalAA, Nava Gadi Nava Rajya (2017)
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Description
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Nava Gadi Nava Rajya marked a strategic shift in the organization’s programming philosophy. As reflected in director Mukund Marathe’s recollection, earlier productions had largely appealed to a smaller, dedicated segment of Marathi theater enthusiasts. With this play, CalAA sought to broaden its audience by presenting work that remained thoughtful yet accessible to a wider community. The drama centers on a newly married couple navigating insecurity and misunderstanding when the wife’s close college friend visits. The husband, unsettled by the openness and familiarity between the two, begins to question their relationship. The play explores jealousy, trust, and communication within contemporary marriage, ultimately emphasizing dialogue and emotional growth over suspicion. By blending humor with relatable domestic tension, Nava Gadi Nava Rajya represents CalAA’s move toward crossover programming designed to engage both traditional theater audiences and a broader diasporic public.
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Date
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2017
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Director
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Niranjan Page
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Playwright
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Kshitij Patwardhan
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Location
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Cubberley Community Center Theater, Palo Alto
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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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C13
