This sequel to Pyaasa revisits the themes of motherhood and sacrifice in present-day India through the experience of Chaya, a lower caste Bengali woman.
Published by Playwrights Canada Press, her multilingual play Rise, Red River connects environmental devastation with the intergenerational impacts of colonial violence.
By Krystal Abrigo /Nov 7, 2025
iPhoto caption: Byron Abalos in 'The Veil.' Photo by Raph Nogal.
While the world premiere solo show’s attempts at societal critique sometimes lack precision, director Helen Juvonen’s subtle, atmospheric production makes for an unnerving horror theatre experience.
As Thomas Morgan Jones’ boldly abstract production unfolds, it becomes clear that Guillermo Verdecchia has turned to narrative only for the sake of testing its limits.