🎟️3 REASONS TO ATTEND THE PLAY: 

⭐This play prods the idea that assumptions should give way to genuine inquiry.

⭐It's a poignant reminder to care enough to ask, fostering a spirit of unity and impactful progress.

⭐It is a carefully curated theatrical experience especially for children.

Just Hiss is a compelling adaptation of a short folk story titled A Serpent's Predicament. 🤔

Just Hiss is an ode to coexistence, following the transformative journey of a snake to choose love over hate. 🐍

As the play navigates the complex dynamics between the snake, the forest denizens, and the villagers of Rasbharpur, it skilfully tackles the universal themes of unity and understanding. The resonant narrative serves as a reminder of the profound impact that choices, particularly those rooted in love and compassion, can have on fostering harmony in a world shared by diverse beings. 🫶

Just Hiss has emerged as more than a theatrical experience; it has become a heartfelt journey that captivates audiences leaving a lasting impression on those who witness its simple yet profound portrayal of coexistence and transformative power of choosing love over hate. 🤍

The play has carved a place in the hearts of both the young and the old. 🌻

ARTIST DETAILS:

🎬Director: Vivek Vijayakumaran

(Actor | Actor Trainer | Director | Theatre Maker) 

Vivek, over the last 15 years has trained with some of the most renowned theatre stalwarts and masters, Like Shri Heisnam Kanhailal and Shri G Venu. The most recent being a month-long Master-course for the second time at ’The Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards ’, in Italy.

Recipient of the Inlaks India Theatre Award -2012.His work BHIMA was performed at the International theatre festival in Colombo(2016) and was featured at META 2017 (Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards) with 7 nominations and 1 win. His other notable works as an actor include Naariyal Paani, Pagdi, Prelude, Yayati and Bali.Most recent being Adhura, The Quest and his debut in award winning Malayalam film PADA. As director, his recent work include Imagine a Room and a play for children called Just hiss

He is also the artistic director at Our Theatre Collective, which runs and manages Our Theatre Studio (Koramangala 4th block , Bangalore), a studio space for creative expressions and explorations in the theatre. Vivek was featured in Forbes India life (Oct, 2015 issue) as one of the 12 theatre practitioners who are pushing boundaries and innovating in India today.

📝Writer: Suranjay Patil

Suranjay was a part of Bangalore based theatre group, Tanariri for about 5 years and participated in more than 45 theatre shows in hindi/english. Recently, he has started working with Our Theatre Collective, and Adhura is his latest work in Hindi as a writer. He also contributed to many initiatives of Our Theatre: Online Creation Series (Pyaade, Do Machaliyan, Udo), See-Saw, Eat-for-Art etc. He hails from Maharashtra (Sangli) and currently works in Bangalore, while pursuing theatre practice.

🎭Actors: 

🔸Abhitej Gupta: Abhitej is a Bengaluru based actor, theatre facilitator and voiceover artiste. He has been part of several plays with various theatre groups in the city. Some of the recent ones being- Just Hiss, Apne Ghar Jaisa and Imagine A Room.

🔸Sachin Ravindran: Sachin Ravindran is an actor, singer, self trained movement artist and Kalaripayattu practitioner from Bangalore. Sachin has worked with theatre groups in Bangalore and Pondicherry. He has so far acted in four plays, two solo performances for children, two short films and has collaborated with independent filmmakers to create movement videos. An alumnus of The Drama School Mumbai, he is trained in Therukoothu and Ottan Thullal, theatre forms from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He is also trained in Carntic music for eight years.

🔸Kavya Kalur: Kavya Kalur is an actor who has worked in English in Minneapolis, US. She has done several acting workshops at Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, LAMDA in London; CATT in Greece and Actor Prepares, Mumbai. Some of the notable theatrical productions are Nagamandala (2023), Murder on the Nile (2021), Around the World in 80 Days (2020), and Proxy (2019); and films are Antarika (2023), A Locked Door (2023). 

🔸Priyanka Chandrashekhar: Priyanka Chandrasekhar, an attorney turned movement practitioner and theatre artist in Bangalore, merges her legal acumen with the grace of Bharathanatyam and Kathak. Founder of 'The Nirali Collective,' she redefines classical dance, infusing it with personal, political, and contemporary nuances. A versatile performer and budding actor, Priyanka transcends boundaries in her artistic endeavours.