Episode 78: Sanskruti Marathe; At The End of Kaliyuga, Temple of Desire & Toronto Fringe

In this episode I speak with Sanskruti Marathe about her upcoming shows at the Toronto Fringe Festival, particularly focusing on 'At the End of Kaliyuga.' Sanskriti shares her journey as a performer and producer, blending Indian classical dance with clowning to explore deep themes of humanity and resilience. They discuss the importance of humor in addressing dark topics, the challenges of balancing TWO Toronto Fringe shows,  and the significance of community support in the arts. Sanskruti reflects on her experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe and the lessons learned through her artistic journey, emphasizing the need for a symbiotic relationship between seasoned and emerging artists in the Canadian theatre scene & so much more! 

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Chapters

00:00 The Genesis of a Unique Show
02:51 The Journey of Dance and Training
05:51 The Rigors of Classical Dance Education
08:48 Target Audience and Themes of the Shows
11:54 Balancing Multiple Productions
14:57 The Art of Clowning and Humor
17:51 Community and Collaborative Storytelling
21:36 The Journey of Collaboration in Entertainment
24:05 Experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
26:59 The Value of Fringe Festivals and Ticket Pricing
30:02 The Importance of Artistic Integrity
33:09 Finding Joy in Performance
36:00 The Role of Humor in Difficult Times
39:04 Bridging Generations in the Theater Community