Theater&… is a series of presentations by seniors in the Program in Theater that demonstrates the power of theater to connect to, reveal, educate about, and share a wide range of issues, topics, and experiences. Join Princeton seniors and fellow audience members for these unique one-night only explorations.
Mukti and Meye-Hood, an original table reading
Theater&…the Bangladeshi Liberation War is a reading of a new play by Princeton senior Aneekah Uddin. In Mukti and Meye-Hood, audiences will experience three generations of Bangladeshi heritage come to life in an interactive table reading.
Delve into the journey of college freshman Nadia after her first semester at college, where she finds herself at odds with her mother, grappling with differing perspectives on womanhood and identity deeply rooted in the generational scars of the Bangladeshi Liberation War (1971). Amidst familial tensions simmering over dinner conversations, intertwined with the echoes of aunties’ gossip, Nadia embarks on a quest for self-discovery. Navigating through the complexities of familial relationships, Nadia confronts her ‘tiger mom’ and her elderly grandmother, realizing that true self-love and acceptance lie in embracing her Bangladeshi-American heritage.
This work not only explores the profound impact of the Bangladeshi Liberation War on familial dynamics but also dives into themes of diaspora experiences within South Asian communities, the intersection of religion and culture, the nuances of womanhood, and forming one’s identity.
The cast includes Gail Parambi ’24, Safiya Topiwala ’24, Anaika Mehra ’24, Diya Dalia ’24, Adam Kelch ’24, Kate Stewart ’25, Aabid Ismail ’25, and Riyan Charania ’26.
Tickets & Details
The presentation is free and open to Princeton University students, faculty, and staff. No tickets or reservations required.
Directions
Get directions to the Drapkin Studio, located on the second floor of the Wallace Dance Building at the Lewis Arts complex.
Accessibility
The Drapkin Studio is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. Visit our Venues & Studios section for access details for each of our individual locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.
