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Is Krishna There? A Begum Akhtar Story

Solo Show · The Fighting Soprano Productions · Ages 14+ · United States of America

Content Warning Multi-Lingual Performance One Person Show World Premiere
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is krishna there?  a begum akhtar story
ARIEL JIMENEZ certified reviewer June 05, 2023
tagged as: millennial · mom · parents
Lauren Curet offers us a glimpse into the life someone might be forced into if they were trying to appease their parents. It had a great mix of old school conservative Indian norms and what it means to be a “good woman” vs a more modern perspective where a young woman can choose her own destiny. Even if its veggie-ing out on the catch eating Dominoes and watching Netflix. This play was felt like a love letter to Lauren’s mom and as a way to honor her for letting be her own person and not be bound by a sense of womanhood or duty. ... full review
is krishna there?  a begum akhtar story
ZAY WARFIELD certified reviewer June 17, 2023
tagged as: hero · culture · indian · sari · opera · song
A feast for the senses with heart breaking song. While the show doesn’t stand on its feet yet, Lauren Curet does. Curet is a mesmerizing force with many gifts to share. ... full review
is krishna there?  a begum akhtar story