Secrets, lies, and unresolved conflicts play out against a background of familial memories of food and cooking in Masala Dabba, a deeply felt family drama where food is love, loss, and a portal into the past. Long-buried truths surface through stories inspired by each of the spices in a grandmother’s masala dabba, an Indian spice box. Though Masala Dabba focuses on an Indian/African American family, all families can see themselves in the stories about the past, culture, identity, and the choices we make.
The World Premiere of Masala Dabba at International City Theatre Schedule
Cast and Creative team for The World Premiere of Masala Dabba at International City Theatre
Cast
Ansuya Nathan
Nisha Byrd
Abbe Rowlins
Aditi
Jon Gentry
Charlie Byrd
Timylle Adams
Tina Byrd
Creative Team
caryn desai
Artistic Director
Wendy Graf
Playwright
Marya Mazor
Director
Kaushal Pandya
Script Development Consultant
Sukanya Chakrabarti, Ph.D.
Cultural Consultant
Destiny Manewal
Scenic Designer
Donny Jackson
Lighting Designer
Kim DeShazo
Costume Designer
Dave Mickey
Sound Designer
Patty Briles
Prop Designer
Michael Donovan, CSA
Casting
Richie Ferris, CSA
Casting
John H. Freeland, JR.
Stage Manager
Filisha Jones
Assistant Stage Manager
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