The Institute for South Asia Studies (ISAS) at UC Berkeley in collaboration with EnActe Arts and Noorani Dance is proud to present "LOVE ON THE LINE," a theatrical production in which the loss of love, both human and idealogical, is explored through real, lived survivor stories of those who crossed the line of Partition in 1947. Synopsis AUGUST 1947. THE PARTITION OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN. 15 MILLION PEOPLE DISPLACED. 2 MILLION DEAD. A provocative and compelling performance woven from innumerable true life accounts blending theatre, dance, music and multimedia. A retrospective lens into the greatest mass displacement in human history. On the 70th anniversary of the Partition, EnActe Arts and Noorani Dance brings you, through dance, music and storytelling, the true life stories of the people who lived through the Partition of Greater India into India, Pakistan and subsequently Bangladesh. The Parting is inspired by true stories from witnesses of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan and the stories are recounted through the integration of theatre, dance, music, narratives and an audio-visual context of the Partition. This performance is a chance to reflect on this pivotal and tragic time in the history of South Asia, and provoke dialogue across generations, borders, genders, ethnicities and religions. A multi sensory presentation performed through theater, dance, music and visual design, The Parting will premiere in San Jose at the Hammer Theatre, San Jose CA (Mar. 23 – 24th, 2018 8pm). DETAILS HERE Written by Salil Singh and Anurag Wadehra. Directed by Vinita Sud Belani and Farah Yasmeen Shaikh Original Score by Raaginder Singh Momi Visual Design by David Murakami Produced by EnActe Arts and Noorani Dance Vinita Sud Belani is the Founding Artistic Director of EnActe Arts, a Performing Arts nonprofit platform with a dual mission - to present South Asian flavored theater with universal appeal to mainstream audiences across USA, and to develop talent in all aspects of theater from acting, stagecraft to scriptwriting. It is all thanks to her and her team that we have this fantastic opportunity of bringing this play to campus. Farah Yasmeen Shaikh is an international kathak artist and Founder/Director of Noorani Dance - a cultural arts organization committed to enlightening minds and hearts through the arts through kathak, offering traditional and innovative training and performances, and collaborative partnerships across other forms of performing arts. Event made possible with the support of the Sarah Kailath Chair of India Studies Event is FREE and open to the public. Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on TWITTER PARKING INFORMATION Please note that parking is not always easily available in Berkeley. Take public transportation if possible or arrive early to secure your spot.