The Guide gets you the dope on the new play that adds contemporary touches to an ancient biblical legend regarding original sin
The Guide gets you the dope on the new play that adds contemporary touches to an ancient biblical legend regarding original sin
It's a modern age Adam and Eveu00a0 where God is a woman, Lucifer, the devil transforms into a politician and there are 16 songs and dances. Bollywood masala? Surprisingly, no. The play, directed by Cyril Desbruslais, who is part of Searching and Service in Unity (SSU), has all the trappings of a contemporary drama. Set in a modern backdrop, Adam and Eve argues the fact that God is love and it is a stronger force than power.
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The cast of the play Adam and Eve. pic/ Jignesh Mistry |
Members of SSU, all in the age bracket of 16 to 25 years, have put the entire play together, right from the script to the props, songs, dances and sponsors. Says 23-year-old Maryam Pakzad, who plays God, "My brother is part of SSU and I decided to audition for the play since I teach drama with Firoza Bharucha. Pakzad, who holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology, confesses that she had a blast being part of the play. "The analogies draw comparisons to modern thoughts and the play touches upon issues like terrorism and environmental issues, which have been brilliantly infused," she adds. However, the play also has its fun elements with songs and dance numbers. Most of the songs have been written and composed by the team. And interestingly, there is also a Michael Jackson number 'Heal the World'.
"The play has its messages but is light-hearted as well. My Adam and Eve come to earth as teenagers wearing jeans and T-shirts. My God is a woman and the devil argues asking why God is a woman," reveals Desbruslais.
Tejas Menon, who is a Radio Jockey by profession and also a musician, says that his character of Lucifer is quite challenging and fun. "He's intelligent and horrible almost like Brutus in Julius Caesar. Sometimes, I can relate to his logical reasoning, even though I do not endorse everything he says," adds Menon. The actor has composed most of the songs sung by Lucifer himself and adds that being part of SSU has been quite exciting.
SSU, which was set up in 1971 by Desbruslais, has 60 members and organises events and camps to reach out to lesser privileged children. Desbruslais (69), the founder member, says, "We have young people as its members and now children of older members have joined our club." The proceeds of the play will go to two NGOs this year who help physically challenged children and children of construction workers. Last year, the group donated Rs 1 lakh of their profits to NGOs in the city.
At: Nehru Memorial Hall, MG Road, Camp.On: Today, 6.30 pm and October 10, 5.30 pm onwardsCall: 9822839678Donation passes are available at the hall.
