Nataka Chaitra is excited to celebrate its 15th year anniversary with a tribute to the poetic richness of Sri K.S. Narasimhaswamy!
"ಪ್ರೇಮ ಕವಿ" ಎಂದೇ ಹೆಸರಾದ ಕೆ.ಎಸ್. ನರಸಿಂಹಸ್ವಾಮಿಯವರು ದಾಂಪತ್ಯದ ಸರಸ-ವಿರಸ, ನೋವು-ನಲಿವುಗಳನ್ನು ಸರಳ, ಸುಂದರ ಕವನಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಕಾವ್ಯಪ್ರಿಯರಿಗೆ ಉಣಬಡಿಸಿದವರು. ಅಂತಹ ಹಲವಾರು ಸುಂದರ ಕವನಗಳನ್ನು ಆಧರಿಸಿದ, ಒಬ್ಬ ಅಜ್ಞಾತ ಕವಿಯ ಭಾವಯಾನದ ರಂಗರೂಪವೇ " ಮೈಸೂರು ಮಲ್ಲಿಗೆ ".
ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರ ಕಾರಂತರ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನ, ಬಳೆಗಾರ ಚೆನ್ನಯ್ಯನಾಗಿ ಅಭಿನಯ. ಹಲವಾರು ದಶಕಗಳಿಂದ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ದ ಸಂಗೀತ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕರುಗಳಿಂದ ರಾಗ ಸಂಯೋಜಿಸಲ್ಪಟ್ಟು, ಕನ್ನಡದ ಜನಮಾನಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಚ್ಚಳಿಯದೇ ಉಳಿದಿಹ ಕೆ.ಎಸ್. ನ ರ ಕವಿತೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಬೇ ಏರಿಯಾದ ಶೇಷಪ್ರಸಾದ್ ಚಿಕ್ಕತುರ್ ರ ಮರು ಸಂಯೋಜನೆ, ರಮ್ಯಾ ಅಭಿಜಿತ್ ಅವರ ನೃತ್ಯ ಸಂಯೋಜನೆ, ಪ್ರಬುದ್ಧ ಕಲಾವಿದರ ಅಭಿನಯ, ನಾಟಕ ಚೈತ್ರ ತಂಡದ ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತಿ. ಇವೆಲ್ಲವು ನಿಮಗೆ ಎರಡು ಘಂಟೆಗಳ ಮಧುರ ಅನುಭೂತಿಯನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆಂಬ ನಂಬಿಕೆ ನಮ್ಮದು.
ಬನ್ನಿ, ಕೆ.ಎಸ್.ನ ಕಾವ್ಯ ಶ್ರೀಮಂತಿಕೆಗೆ ನಮ್ಮದೊಂದು ನಮನ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸೋಣ
K.S. Narasimhaswamy, a popular Kannada poet, conveyed the sweet and bitter moments of romantic life – both the pain and joy – through simple yet beautiful poems that have touched the hearts of poetry lovers. "Mysuru Mallige" is the embodiment of such beautiful poetic verses.
Play is written and directed by Rajendra Karanth, who will be featured as Balegara Chennayya in a pivotal role, this play brings to life poetic expressions, and is about capturing the emotions of an “unknown poet.”
Bay Area’s Nataka Chaitra presents the play with music by Sheshaprasad Chikkatur, choreography by Ramya Abhijith, and performances by accomplished artists. We truly believe this two-hour performance promises to give you a rich and immersive experience.
Rajendra Karanth is a popular Kannada playwright, drama director, movie script writer and actor in the Kannada theater and film industry. He has written 63 plays with some of them being performed 100s of shows all over the world. Some of his popular plays include Gangavatarana about the life and works of Da Ra Bendre, Mahapeede Mahaablu a comedy, Namma Nimmologobba a suspense thriller, Sanje Haadu a serious social play, just to name a few. Nataka Chaitra is fortunate to have performed a number of his plays in the last 14 years of our theater journey and hosted him to direct and act in Gangavatarana.
A technology leader by profession, Sheshaprasad Chikkatur is a passionate Hindustani classical musician with over 20 years of experience, trained under eminent Gurus - Sri Chandra Rao, Sri Nachiketa Yakkundi, Pt. Anol Chatterjee, and Pt. Vishwanath Srikhande. He is the founder of the Mahati School of Music in the Bay Area, where he imparts musical knowledge to enthusiastic learners. Shesh regularly uses his musical engagements, often shared via his YouTube channel Raagadhaare to make a profound difference in the community by performing at events to raise funds for various causes. He is the senior most singer at the Bay Area’s Raaga Band. Recently invited to perform at the prestigious Bengaluru Ganesh Utsava, Shesh's versatile repertoire spans all genres, from classical purity to light and experimental pieces.
Vidushi Ramya Prasad Abhijit is a Bharatnatyam artist who has been trained under the guidance of Dr. Tulasi Ramachandra. Ramya is applauded by art lovers and critics for effectively depicting “bhāvābhinaya” hidden in Sahitya and Sangita. Ramya has secured Vidwat degree in Bharatanatya and has been practicing for over 25 years. She has choreographed, directed and performed on several prominent stages across India and the USA, including mesmerizing dance dramas like Sri Dakshayini Charite, Gokula Nirgamana, Jaya Jaya Vijayee Raghurama with 75+ dancers captivating the audience. A Montessori Teacher and co-founder of TAALA group, Ramya is focused on bringing Indian dance forms to the global audience.
If you’re interested in joining the production team of Mysuru Mallige, please show your interest here.
It has been 15 years since we started performing in the Bay Area! Here is a complete list of all our past productions.
Giving back to the community is a core part of Nataka Chaitra's mission. We believe that theater uplifts the community on and off the stage. Nataka Chaitra is a registered 501 (c) (3) and the proceeds of our shows continue to benefit several non-profit organizations.