written and directed by Vikram Ramanarayanan, produced by Poulomi Sarkar
(in English, and some Tamil with supertitles in English)
In 1998, a woman named Monica Besra was cured of a stomach tumor through a miracle wrought by Mother Teresa, setting in motion a chain of events that led to her new status in the Catholic Church – Saint Teresa. BLESSED is a fascinating tale based on that miracle, the cynical men and women who engineered it, the pulls and pushes that animate the Catholic Church, and the politics surrounding the creation of a new saint.
written and directed by Anush Moorthy, produced by Vikas Dhurka
(in Hindi and English, with supertitles in English)
December 1971, a cold wintry morning, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi: a woman walks into the first-class waiting room with her family and claims to be the legitimate descendant of Wajid Ali Shah, the last nawab of Oudh. The family has everything – Great Danes, opulent carpets, potted palms, and a retinue of servants in livery – except the recognition they seek. Inspired by a true story in the New York Times, विलायत महल (Vilayat Mahal) is a tragicomedy spanning four decades that re-imagines the life of the mysterious begum and her quest for recognition.
To Audition for Vilayat Mahal (March 29th, 2025), click here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many plays do you stage in a season?
Five plays. The plays shown on this page are the ones that remain in Season 2024-25. Pass prices have been adjusted accordingly. To see past plays, click here.
How do I choose my seats for a play?
For each play in Season 2024-25, we will invite you to choose your seats 6-8 weeks before the play opens.
For each play, Season Pass holders will enjoy an exclusive period during when only they can choose seats (the play will not be advertised to the general public during this period).
How does auto-renewal work?
When buying, check the box that says “automatically renew my season pass every year” and we will take care of renewals. Every May-June, we will notify you at least twice, giving you the option to cancel, before charging your card to renew your passes.
Are there age restrictions for these plays?
Children under 7 will not be admitted. If a play has a higher age restriction, it will be listed along with the play.
What if I cannot make it to a particular production?
You can transfer your tickets to a particular play, or your whole pass, to a friend. Contact tickets@naatak.org.
What are VVIP, VIP and GENERAL seating categories?
This is the seating chart for Cubberley Theater, Palo Alto. When we perform in other theaters, we will use equivalent charts.
