Natya Bharati, a community Organization

Established in 1984 with the mission of bringing quality Indian theatre to the Washington community, Natya Bharati is the oldest such group in North America. It brings the vast richness and diversity of Indian theater to theater-lovers of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, including the second generation Indians and the community at large.

Join Natya Bharati

It fosters local talent and provides a platform for theater enthusiasts in the community to develop their interest in all aspects of theater production. We offer Natya Bharati members a number of exclusive benefits. All of our benefits are designed to enhance your experience in ways that will be useful and meaningful to you.

Natya Bharati as an Organization

Natya Bharati is sustained solely by community support, through membership fees and donations. All members of its Executive Committee, Advisory Committee and the Board of Trustees are volunteers. Natya Bharati is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all membership contributions are tax-deductible.

Mesmerizing Evening with Celebrated Artists

On September 19, 2014, Natya Bharati hosted the tremendously talented artist powerhouses - Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor to present a sold out show of Nothing like Lear at the Rockville Civic Center. While Vinay Pathak set the stage ablaze with his stellar performance, Rajat Kapoor won countless accolades for weaving themes from Shakespeare's KING LEAR into modern context and character. The play truly enthralled audiences and set a new benchmark for local actors and producers to aspire.

Upcoming Events

Natya Bharati‘s 30th Anniversary
2 day Theater Festival on
April 4th & 5th, 2015
2-7 PM at the
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater
603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 2085

Don’t forget to buy tickets today for an entertaining two days of theater and high quality performances by local talent folks near and dear to your heart!

Exciting 30 Years

Natya Bharati proudly celebrates 2014, its 30th anniversary year, with vigor and excitement!

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Natya Bharati Introduces

“Children’s Theater Workshop”

Tall Tales Street Theater dreams of an age where creativity is the root that will bring clarity and resonance to the voice of the youth. We wish to see young people grow into beautiful, healthy, compassionate human beings, all because when they learned to speak through drama, people listened.

Please write to natyabharati@gmail.com to inquire about the theater workshop for children.