Sitayana (or How to Make an Exit ) is an artful transposition of the Hindu epic The Ramayana told from Sita’s point of view. Part epic tale, part coming of age story, Sitayana is the ultimate breakup play. Three performers star in solo shows of this epic tale with unique interpretations and productions. Three versions offer different approaches to the same legendary story. Sat, Sep 25th, 7 pm PST | TICKETS AMAR CHITRA SITA Dive into the illustrated world of the Heroine Sita, here art forms collide to bring her story to life. The young princess Sita follows her new husband Ram to his kingdom in Ayodhya - only to learn that he has been banished to the forest! Refusing to abandon her partner, she joins him in exile, but finds her loyalty tested to surprising lengths. Starring Minita Gandhi as Sita. Sun, Sep 26th, 5 pm PST | TICKETS SITA'S SLUMBER PARTY Teenage Sita is having a slumber party, watch as she transforms her childhood bedroom into an epic reality. The young princess Sita follows her new husband Ram to his kingdom in Ayodhya - only to learn that he has been banished to the forest! Refusing to abandon her partner, she joins him in exile, but finds her loyalty tested to surprising lengths. Starring Nikita Chaudhry as Sita. Mon, Sep 27th, 8 pm PST | TICKETS SITA'S MEHNDI PARTY Centered around the marriage of Sita, be a wedding guest to a party that melds traditional henna art with epic festivities. The young princess Sita follows her new husband Ram to his kingdom in Ayodhya - only to learn that he has been banished to the forest! Refusing to abandon her partner, she joins him in exile, but finds her loyalty tested to surprising lengths. Starring Sheetal Gandhi as Sita. For EnActe Partner Organizations: Please select the second ticket option that lists "EnActe Partner". If you do not see this option please contact Neena Rahul at info@enacte.org Following all three performances there will be a live panel discussion The Making of Sitayana with the writer, director, actors, and creative team. Moderated by Amrita Ramanan. Adapted by: Lavina Jadhwani Directed by: Reena Dutt Presented in partnership with San Francisco’s EnActe Arts, New York City’s Hypokrit Productions, and LA's East West Players. ----- ABOUT THE PERFORMER Born in India and brought up in California, Minita Gandhi is a writer/actor/healer/activist. She is predominantly known for her critically acclaimed solo-show Muthaland, which was Jeff-nominated for best New Work and best Solo Performance. She has performed at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Berkeley Repertory Theater, and Florida Studio Theater. Her small screen appearances include Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, Onion News Network (Nina Shankar), and Brown Girls. Off-stage, Minita is active in socio-political work focusing on cultivating community, disrupting isolation, and healing. She is the National Program Director at Advance Gender Equity in the Arts (AGE), connecting women and non-binary emerging artists of color with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) National Theater Leaders. She was the keynote speaker for Commit2Change (2018), Imagine Talks (2021), and KCACTF (2021) and has led workshops for Business Leadership, Activism, Manifestation/Meditation, Self-Care, and Advocacy for Self around the world. ---- Follow us on TWITTER Like us on FACEBOOK