Photo Flash: First Look at NW Children's Theatre's Production of CHITRA - THE GIRL PRINCE

NWCT introduces a new collaboration with Anita Menon, who co-directed 2015's smash hit, Indian-dance infused adaptation of The Jungle Book. Featuring epic martial arts sequences and a wide range of dance styles, Chitra: The Girl Prince tells the story of a warrior princess who struggles to stay true to herself while balancing her responsibility to her people with the call of true love.

Chitra features a wide range of talent from Portland's Bengali-American Community, including internationally acclaimed singer Mita Kundu, dancer/performer Sudipta Majumdar, and percussionist Bhaskar Ganguly. The show also features choreography by Krishna Ganguly and authentic Rabindra Tagore music arranged and orchestrated by Gora Gupta. Both Ganguly and Gupta are prominent artists in Kolkata, India.

Chitra is not only a collaboration between people, but between forms of movement as well. The production features a range of dance styles, including Chhau, Bharatanatyam Rabindra Nritya, Bollywood, and Dandiya. In addition, this production makes heavy use of martial arts, courtesy of award-winning fight choreographer Kristen Mun.

All four productions in the 25th Season will include NWCT's new Sensory Friendly Performances. Featuring shorter run-times, no intermission, reduced or removed lighting and sound cues, and the constant presence of house lights, these performances are specially designed for children on the autism spectrum or with other sensory sensitivities. NWCT's 2017-18 Season offers four Sensory Friendly Performancesfree of charge. Sign-interpreted and Audio-described performances will be offered for all productions as well.

Chitra: The Girl Prince is produced through a generous grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust. NWCT's 2017-18 Season is supported in part through the support of the Collins Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council and Work for Art, Kafoury & McDougal, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, World of Smiles Dentistry, the Oregon Arts Commission, and NWCT Donor Circle Members. More than 3,000 school children will attend this production through one of six student matinee performances.

For tickets and information, call 503-222-2190. Online sales are available at www.nwcts.org.

Photo Credit: David Kinder

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