'And the Claypot Speaketh'
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Saturday, November 16, 2024
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
2–3 p.m.
Join Asia Society Texas and some of Houston's best South Asian actors and classical musicians for And the Claypot Speaketh, a hybrid musical pantomime and tableau telling South Asia’s most beloved folktale, the tragic love story of Sohni and Mahiwaal. This production tells the story from a new perspective, that of the crucial clay pot “Gharya,” who, having been neglected for centuries by storytellers, claims its rightful role in this epic tale of forbidden love. Incorporating humor, drama, and live music, this play tells a complex cultural tale that is sure to thrill audiences of all ages.
This program is presented as part of Asia Society Texas' Muslim Series.
About the Playwright
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, and raised in Saudi Arabia, Tazeen Zahida writes plays in English and Urdu. Through her work, Tazeen intends to bring hard-to-tell yet enthralling stories to life. Tazeen has been a recipient of grants from BANF, BIPOC Arts and Network Fund, and the Doris Duke Foundation. And the Claypot Speaketh was developed as a commissioned piece by Performing Arts Houston’s New Now project in 2023 and originally performed at the Wortham Theater Center.
About the Muslim Series
Through a multidisciplinary approach that utilizes Asia Society’s breadth of programming opportunities, this series explores the artistic talents and stories of American Muslims to inspire our community to better understand one another.For information about sponsoring the Muslim Series and other programs like this one, please contact Saleena Jafry, Vice President, Development, at [email protected] or 713.496.9939.
Series Sponsors
The Bahalim Family
Shahzad Bashir Family
Shazma and Arshad Matin
Selma and Mustafa Tameez
Performing Arts and Culture programs at Asia Society Texas are presented by Syamal and Susmita Poddar. Major support comes from Nancy C. Allen, Chinhui Juhn and Eddie Allen, The Brown Foundation, Inc., the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, Houston Endowment Inc. Generous funding also provided by The Anchorage Foundation of Texas, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), National Endowment for the Arts, Texas Commission on the Arts, and the Wortham Foundation. Additional support is provided by The Clayton Fund, and the Friends of Asia Society, a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to bringing exceptional programming to Asia Society Texas.
Performing Arts and Culture Presenting Sponsors
Syamal and Susmita Poddar
Performing Arts and Culture Program Sponsors
About Asia Society Texas
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
Event Details
1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
713.496.9901