Starring Sheherazaad
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm
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Inspired by true events, ਆਦਤ / the Ādat (habit) is the story of a young woman’s life-altering catfishing compulsion, set against the backdrop of Sikh-American life in the Bay Area during early social media. The Ādat delves into third culture identity flux & “motherland” nostalgia, where the internet becomes a fast means towards self-reinvention, and the possibility of reclaiming one’s roots. In an age where hybrid selves can multiply and refract across platforms, The Ādat asks, what all do we consent to, in an online dystopia?
Drawing on traditional giddha dance-theater, and presented in a one-woman format, this new-age, goth musical explores themes of diasporic religiosity, addiction, and romantic projection, with original book and score in both English & Punjabi folk, by contemporary composer and performer Sheherazaad.
As a vocalist and sonic storyteller, Sheherazaad has toured with her ensemble across the US, India, and Europe. Her critically acclaimed album Qasr features a 2024 song of the year (@thefader) and was presented at Le Guess Who? Festival in Utrecht and Pitchfork Music Festival in London. sheherazaad.com
“Magical edge of your seat stuff” ☆☆☆☆ – Mojo
“Utterly compelling” ☆☆☆☆☆ – The Skinny
Running Time: 50 minutes
Written and directed by:
Sheherazaad
Live Improvisational Scoring:
Roshni Samlal
Utsav Lal
Sonny Singh
Dramaturgy by:
Ragini Kaur Momi
Nisha Singh
Kabir Mahal
Giddha Dance Consultant & Choreography by:
Jaanvi Bains, Punjabi Dhadkan Dance Academy
Creative Producer/additional direction by:
Liz Peterson
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