Natya Bharati, a community Organization!

Established in 1984 by by Late Sri Taverekere Srikantaiah (aka Kanti ji) 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.

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Natya Bharati is sustained solely by community support. All members of its Board and Advisory Panel are volunteers. Natya Bharati is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible.

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.

30th Anniversary Play Festival

Natya Bhararti celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a very successful Play Festivalwhere 6 plays were staged over two day period on April 4th and 5th of 2015

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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.

Kasturba versus Gandhi

Kasturba versus Gandhi - This play explored Kasturba as the woman – not simply a housewife in the shadows of her husband, but rather her complex personality with multiple layers and shades. In this play, audiences will see an unseen history unravel, depicting various aspects of Kasturba’s life – from a wife coming to terms with the practices and ideologies of her husband, to the mother struggling to balance the volatile relationship between her husband, her son, and the nation - India.

25th Anniversary

Natya Bharati celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2011; hosted by Amol Palekar and Sandhya Gokhale

Natya Bharati, a community Organization!

Join Natya Bharati

Natya Bharati as an Organization

Mesmerizing Evening with Celebrated Artists

30th Anniversary Play Festival

Find Natya bharati On Facebook!

Natya Bharati Introduces “Children’s Theater Workshop”

Kasturba versus Gandhi

25th Anniversary

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40th Anniversary Theater Festival

Death in San Francisco

Three Sisters

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