Tea with Chachaji
Book and Lyrics by Gwynne Watkins
Music by Denver Casado
Based on the book, “Chachaji’s Cup,” by Uma Krishnaswami
With illustrations by Soumya Sitaraman
Published 2004 by Children’s Book Press
January 25 – February 11 in New York City
February 28 at
Stanford Lively Arts, CA
Tickets for school-day performances only $7
Tickets for evening and weekend performances only $16 (NYC)
Buy Tickets: evening and weekend performances
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In
Tea with Chachaji, traditional folklore and Bollywood flavor help
tell the story of an Indian-American boy and his family’s history.
Chachaji, the great-uncle of 12-year-old Neel, sips masala chai while entertaining his nephew and his
Indian-born mother with wonderful tales. The greatest story of all is found in Chachaji’s teacup. This precious
heirloom migrated with young Chachaji and his mother during the Partition of 1947. As they walked from newly
formed Pakistan to India,she swore to her son, “If this cup can cross the border without breaking, then we can
cross the border without breaking.”
As Neel grows older and busier, so grows the distance between Indian traditions and American life. After
accidentally breaking Chachaji’s cup, the teen must repair this symbol of survival and his relationship with
his great-uncle.In doing so, he learns the value of his family and heritage.
Best for ages 8+
Tea with Chachaji
Book and Lyrics by Gwynne Watkins
Music by
Denver
Casado
Based on the book, “Chachaji’s Cup,” by Uma Krishnaswami
With illustrations by Soumya Sitaraman
Published 2004 by
Children’s Book Press
Tea with Chachaji was originally commissioned by Making Books Sing, Inc.
World Premiere New York City, January 2010
Directed and Choreographed by
Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj
Music Direction by Tim Rosser
Featuring:
Raja Burrows* Stephanie Klemons* Tony Mirrcandani
Soneela Nankani José A. Sepulveda
Elis Arroyo* Production Stage Manager
B.D.White Production Manager
Cory Einbinder Set Designer/ Media Consultant
Douglas Cox Lighting Designer
Leslie Bernstein Costume Designer
William Grady Sound Designer
Sarah Bird Prop Designer
*Members of Actors Equity Association
Performance Schedule
Buy Tickets: evening and weekend performances
Buy Tickets: school-day performances
The Bronx
Lehman Stages at Lehman College
Monday,Jan. 25 – Thursday, Jan. 28
10:30am
Manhattan
BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center
Saturday,Jan. 30 – Thursday, Feb. 3, 2010
1pm and 4pm Weekends
10am and Noon Weekdays
Special Weeknight Performance
Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7pm
Brooklyn
Goldstein Performing Arts Center
Kingborough Community College
Monday,Feb. 8 – Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010
10:30am
Stanford, CA
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
Stanford
Lively Arts
Feb. 28, 2010
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