First generation. Following his dream. Funny as ****.
Irreverently performed by comedian Alaudin Ullah, with live accompaniment by tabla percussionist Avirodh Sharma, direction by the nationally acclaimed Chay Yew (formerly of Victory Gardens Theater) and in association with Hartford Stage, this exhilarating tour-de-force performance will have you empathizing and laughing along with Alaudin’s experiences of immigration, the Yankees and the complex nature of the American Dream. Tickets available for in person performances, or stream our high quality video recording to the comfort of your own home!
Cast & Creative
Alaudin Ullah
Avirodh Sharma
Yu Shibagaki
Anshuman Bhatia
David Castellanos
Olivia Sullam
Jacob Janssen
Events
Gaaner Ashor: A Celebration of South Asian Music
Sunday, January 16th at 6:00PM
The Bengali term “Gaaner Ashor” translates literally to “meeting of the song” and refers to an informal musical gathering where everyone is welcome to join, whether they want to participate or watch. This concert will feature Avirodh Sharma (the composer and musician for Dishwasher Dreams), Lyon Leifer (member of the South Asian Classical Music Society), Palbasha Siddique (Bengali vocalist and founder of the group MOYNA), and Durjoy Siddique (Bengali guitarist and member of MOYNA). These international artists will be presenting classical, folk, and popular Bengali music with traditional instruments, including the Tabla and Bansuri.
South Asian Cinema and the films of Satyajit Ray
Saturday, January 15th at 1PM - Virtually presented on Zoom.
University of Minnesota professor Keya Ganguly will lead this lecture on the history of Indian Cinema from art cinema to Bollywood, including the Bengali filmmaker Satyajit Ray whose film Pather Panchali is memorably mentioned in Dishwasher Dreams.
