The Organisation

Prayas is a non-profit theatre group originally established to produce  original Indian theatre in English, for the wider audience of New Zealand – in an attempt to share, integrate with and enhance the cultural mosaic of this land. In the past 15 years, Prayas has evolved as the largest South Asian community theatre & cultural group:

Vision
To revolutionise South Asian storytelling onstage in Aotearoa

Mission
To be Aotearoa’s leading South Asian theatre company: championing wider community, fostering talent and serving the wider community

Values

Inclusive To be an open, welcome, and accessible to South Asian creatives from all walks of life
Empowering To be brave, honest and authentic. To tell groundbreaking stories that move beyond stereotypes. To empower minority voices and nurture new talent
Relevant Reflect and inspire sociopolitical and cultural views of society
Collaborative leaders To be transformative pioneers, forging collaborations and partnerships and leading the way
Community-focused Community is at the heart of who we are – we are powered by, and for, the community

Founding Members:

  • Amit Ohdedar
  • Sanjit Dutta
  • Nilanjan Ghoshal
  • Aloke Ray
  • Sanjay Bhowmick
  • Rati Bhowmick
  • Sudeepta Vyas
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