Bhoirobee Geetorongo Dol is set to bring its new theatrical production, ‘Sonai’, to the stage, drawing on Bengali folk beliefs, regional myths and cultural heritage.
The play will have two performances at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on 7 and 8 November, Saturday and Sunday, at 7:15PM each day.
‘Sonai’ explores Bengali folk life, beliefs, music and dance through a contemporary theatrical approach. The production places particular emphasis on traditional art forms, including Dhamail, Ghatu, indigenous dances, songs of separation, devotional songs and the musical traditions of the Charyapada.
Through these performances, the troupe seeks to highlight the many dimensions of Bengali cultural memory, people’s understanding of life and their distinctive heritage.
The play has been written and directed by Ilias Nabi Faisal, founder and director of Bhoirobee. Dhruva Bepari serves as assistant director, Fazle Rabbi Sukorno as lighting director and Dipto Sen as music director. Atanu Roy has designed the stage, Arpita Biswas is responsible for props and costumes, and Mahmuda Yasmin Kona is the production manager.
The cast includes Kaniz Farzana Arefin, Md Tanvir, Dhruva Bepari, Mahmuda Kona, Hridoy Ghosh Rajib, Parmita Roy, Mithila Pal, Ayra Mou, Nazmul Hasan, Inan Khan and Umme Tabassum Diya Moni.
The music team comprises Dipto Sen, Arpita Ghosh, Rajshree Roy, Tasnuva Mehnaz, Pratik Chakma Tomo, Abhijit Das Jitu and OF Abir.
