Enchanting stories and sounds<\/p>\n
Sunnyvale\u2019s EnActe Arts is presenting a play that looks at the life of sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, from his days as a young dancer in Paris to his role as a global icon.<\/p>\n
Written by Gowri Ramnarayan, who drew on her personal interviews and the artist\u2019s memories, \u201cEnchantment\u201d blends live dance performance with Shankar\u2019s original sitar recordings and compositions, performed by Bombay Jayashri.<\/p>\n
The play runs April 17-18 at the EnActerium, 830 Stewart Drive, suite 183. For tickets and showtimes, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/4sl0mSa<\/a>.<\/p>\n Later this month, EnActe Arts is hosting the Anirudh Varma Collective, a group that blends Indian classical, jazz and contemporary music. What began as a performing group has grown into a creative community, bringing together independent artists from various genres and disciplines.<\/p>\n The collective is set to perform at the EnActerium April 24-25. For tickets and showtimes, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/4sXCVzt<\/a>.<\/p>\n Growth stage<\/p>\n Those looking to take the stage can enroll in Sunnyvale Community Players\u2019 Audition Workshop this month.<\/p>\n Open to actors ages 14 and up at all experience levels, this two-session workshop, led by executive artistic director Thomas Times, will cover key audition skills including selecting and preparing a monologue and song, building a strong resume, slating, and staying calm and focused.<\/p>\n Participants will have the opportunity to perform both a monologue and a song and receive personalized, constructive feedback in a supportive, professional environment. An accompanist will be provided.<\/p>\n This workshop is especially valuable for those planning to audition for the Players\u2019 upcoming season, and all participants will receive feedback on their next audition with the company.<\/p>\n