About The Event
Maas ~ a piece by Jyoti Dogra
supported by Flinn Works and Prakriti Foundation.
Synopsis
Never before have we been so acutely aware of ourselves - looking, critiquing, capturing, tweaking, filtering the self and offering versions of ourselves for public consumption as we find ourselves at the deep end of the shallow business of beauty.
This violence is subtle, layered and surprisingly funny!
Funny because we recognise it spot on!
Funny because it is ours collectively, even when it is intensely private.
Funny because we don`t talk about it and yet...
It’s funny, until it’s not.
Maas is a wry take on the natural phenomenon of aging, and weight gain which in today`s world of ultra fitness, gyms, diets, health gurus, surgical procedures and influencers is frowned upon and looked at as anything but natural. By examining her own body, which is female, fat and fifty, Dogra explores Instagram culture, internalised patriarchy and the control wielded by beauty and fitness industries through the lens of humour and critique.
Jyoti Dogra is a theatre artist based in Mumbai. In the past years, she has been making original devised solo works. Her work attempts to find a performance language through metaphors created with the body, voice and text. The material and aesthetics of her work are inspired by the urban Indian ethos, rooted in personal and collective histories. Her works have been showcased in all major Indian cities, as well as, London, New York, Tokyo, Zurich, Denmark, Berlin, Vienna, Singapore, Dhaka, and Hong Kong.
Credits
Light Design - Anuj Chopra
Sound Design - Samar Grewal
Costume Design - Pallavi Patel
Poster Design - Yashas Chandra
Stage and Production - Sachin Kamani
Writing Direction Performance - Jyoti Dogra
Maas is brought to Pune by Spotlight Foundation, a non-profit organisation focused on contributing to the art and cultural landscape of the city, specifically to the Performing Arts. With a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering artistic exchange, we aim to create a thriving performing arts community, inspiring audiences of all cultures and backgrounds.
