Pratidhwani, in collaboration with Seattle Asian Arts Museum, is inviting stories, letters, diary entries, songs, poetries, games & rituals to weave an inter-disciplinary

performance tapestry with the fabrics of our diverse, collective beings. This site-specific performance is a response to as well as a celebration of Suchitra Mattai’s traveling exhibition, ‘She Walked in Reverse and Found Their Songs.’

 

Fabric holds many a meaning – literally and metaphorically! From tangible garments and accessories to sentimental heirlooms; Memories so sacred, and stories fondly nostalgic. Fabrics are known for being sturdy, hardy and resilient through time and use. Fabrics are also known to be precious, delicate that need to be preserved with utmost care.

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In the backdrop of all that is unfolding globally, why does the fabric of our being matter to all of us now, more than ever?

How do we preserve the threads of our cultural heritage?

What does it mean to keep alive our ancestral heir“Looms”?

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Submit stories, letters, diary entries, songs, poetries, or any other style of original

written work that is inspired by the “fabric of your being.” (word limit up to 1500 words)

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If you are submitting a game or ritual inspired by the “fabric of your being” – explain the game or ritual; and share your personal connection with the same. Six to eight  qualifying creative works along with their respective creators will be chosen to

create a site-specific interdisciplinary performance. The performance will be curated and developed through the process of devising and will be directed by Divya Rajan.

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Submissions will be accepted until Apr 21. and selections will be finalized  around the first week of May.

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The performance will be on July 19 at Seattle Asian Arts Museum.

 

Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled from June 1 – July 5. During the first two weeks of rehearsals, which is also the developmental phase, performers will ideally be required to attend all rehearsals. Rehearsal location will primarily be in Renton, and occasionally at SAAM.

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Submission form is available at this link.