Gulle Nari - English Press Release

Pra.Ka.Sam announces– “Gulle Nari”, a pure Kannada play on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava

Show date & time:  Thursday Nov 1st and Friday Nov 2nd 7:30 PM

Venue: K H Kala Soudha, Ramanjaneya Temple Compound, Basavanagudi

Further info Call: Kumarswamy – 7259998222/333 or see prakasamtrust.org/gn

Script: Srinivas Prasad| Music: Upasana Mohan| Design & Direction: PD Sathish Chandra

Pra.Ka.Sam in its quest of bringing out top class theater projects has set its focus on the legendary play “Gulle Nari” (Sly Fox) originally written and directed by the veteran theater legend Srinivas Prabhu in early 80’s.  The play is a comical satire which was created in the earlier days of Prabhu’s career but is absolutely relatable to the current scenario in the society. 

USP’s of the play:

·         The play is a classic comic satire written by veteran NSD topper Srinivas Prabhu

·         The songs are superbly written & beautifully composed by the Light Music legend Upasana Mohan, a first time for him he has considered it as a challenge & delivered in style

·         Not even single English, Hindi or words from any other language are used in this play, making it a 100% Kannada Play & a purist delight to watch

·         No blackouts ever in the play making it a continuously running comedy & technically profound

·         Eye opener for all of us, keeping in mind the stereotypic and cynic lifestyles we are leading

·         The songs have turned the play into a comic musical, a rare and untried theatric genre

Director’s Note: P D Sathish Chandra

My dad took me to this play when I was seven & I remember the songs and the never ending laughter inside the auditorium.  I requested Srinivas Prabhu Ji to lend me the script to stage; he was very delighted to hear my small story of how I got introduced to theater & not only lend me the script but also gave me insights to direction of the play.  The script was so tempting I could not resist myself from not acting & take the role of the Crow.  Am sure this would be the classiest play Pra.Ka.Sam has ever produced & I have ever directed.

Cast  - On stage	Crew - Backstage
Santosh Karki as Nariyanna (The Fox) Khuldeepak as Patangi (The Moth) PD Satish Chandra as Kaakaraya (The Crow) Meghashree Bhagvatar as Harini (The Deer) Hemanth S as Haddappa (The Kite) Gagan Godgal as Gidugayya (The Eagle) Praveen as Chandra (The Hero)	Jeevan Morey – Lights Byraj - Makeup Santosh B S – Set and Properties Kavitha – Costumes Ashwin & Govind – Prod’n & as Gidda & Chaddi Nagaraj, Balakrishna & Chandan Shankar Production & as Judge 1, 2 & 3 & villagers

About Pra.Ka.Sam and Kala Soudha

Pra.Ka.Sam (Pradarshana Kala Samsthe) is a trust created with the sole intention of promoting, nurturing and creating new works of performing arts.  Pra.Ka.Sam literally means an organisation for performing arts. Kengal Hanumanthaiah Kala Soudha, popularly known as KH Kala Soudha (KHKS), is centrally located auditorium and welcomes dance, drama, music, movies and a variety of performing arts.