In जुर्माना, a poor shopkeeper sells foreign cotton in defiance of Gandhi’s swadeshi movement, earning the wrath of the Congress Party, which levies a penalty on him. In response, his dying wife rises to defend him in spectacular fashion, shocking her husband, the Congress Party, and India itself. In नमक का दारोगा, an honest salt inspector is swept into the morally flexible world of a powerful businessman.

These two gems by Munshi Premchand are stirring tales that looks deep into the human soul as it grapples with moral dilemmas.

Saturday, January 17, starting at 1:00 PM (you will get your own time slot 2 days before the audition)

Naatak House, 3311 Keller St, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Males: 8 roles, ages 25-60

Females: 6 roles, ages 25-60

Youth: 2 roles, female or male, ages 10-12

1. RSVP by completing this RSVP FORM. Two days before the audition, you will receive a time slot between 1 PM and 3 PM (for Saturday, January 17).

2. Come prepared with a 2-minute monologue in HINDI. Your performance should demonstrate vocal clarity, precise articulation, and command of the stage.

3. If shortlisted, you will be called back at 4 pm the same day.

4. Questions? Email manish@naatak.org or alka@naatak.org.

Dates: Jan 19, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026

Location: Naatak House, 3311 Keller Street, Santa Clara

Every week, we will rehearse on both weekend mornings and 1 week-night.

Depending on your role, you will not be called for some rehearsals.

Tech Rehearsals: Apr 1 and Apr 2, 2026

Apr 3 – Apr 26, 2026

Starbright Theater, Campbell, CA