Sujatha Srinivasan: Shades of the Mind
Fri, Feb 23
|Akron Civic Theatre
Akron Soul Train is pleased to present the work of resident artist, Sujatha Srinivasan, founder and artistic director of Shri Kalaa Mandir - Center for Indian Performing Arts. In “Shades of the Mind” she will unpack gradations of human existence through Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian art form.
Time & Location
Feb 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
About the event
Akron Soul Train is pleased to present the work of resident artist, Sujatha Srinivasan, founder and artistic director of Shri Kalaa Mandir - Center for Indian Performing Arts. As a master artist, choreographer, performer, and teacher in Bharatanatyam dance, a beautiful classical Indian art form, Sujatha has been a tireless advocate for the history and depth of South Asian artistic culture for 30 years. She has presented on several stages including the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Public Theater, Maltz Performing Center, and Playhouse Square. Sujatha recently won the prestigious Cleveland Arts Prize in 2022 for her contribution to the vitality and stature of the arts in our region.
Her work spans from the traditional to modern, often focusing on socially relevant issues. In “Shades of the Mind” she unpacks gradations of human existence. It explores emotions of the mind navigating the desires and temptations that surround them. Classically trained…