SANGAMA (2017)

Tulsa Performing Arts Center SummerStage 2017

In today’s world there seems to be a lot of conflict, fear and uncertainty.  There is no better time for us to come together to show that we can all coexist. We may all be different, but we are the same in our hopes and aspirations, in our expressions of joy and happiness.  The diversity that exists in each of us is something to be celebrated and not feared.  And as humans we all have a responsibility to look after each other and preserve each other’s culture. “Sangama’ means Confluence.
This production of dance and music will depict how we can embrace our individuality and show how wonderful the world can be if we all came together as one.  This show will feature Indian Classical, Semi-Classical, Folk, Bollywood, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Belly Dancing and much more.
This Memorial Day, it is important to remember the great sacrifices that our Veterans made so that we can all enjoy our freedom to be different and to share one another’s cultures. So, this year, we are honored to dedicate this show to our Veterans.  This show is a production of Kripalaya Dance Academy and is directed by Priya Raju.

Poster Credits: Meenakshi Sundaram Krishnaswamy, Lightz Photography

SummerStage Website Link
http://www.summerstagetulsa.org/content/sangama
KTUL Channel 8 ABC Good Day Tulsa Interview
http://ktul.com/good-day-tulsa/segments/sangama
Tulsa World News Coverage
Sangama Tulsa World
Tulsa Public Radio NPR 89.5FM Priya Raju Interview with Rich Fisher
https://soundcloud.com/user-35874620/priya-raju-interview-npr-tulsa-may-25th-2017
POST EVENT DIARY
Thank you for your overwhelming support which has made this show a grand success. With record breaking audience and positive reviews, we are indeed pleased to have entertained all of you.

Sangama Photos
Sangama Facebook Photos Link

SANGAMA EVENT VIDEOS

SANGAMA SPONSORS

We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors for their support and generosity. This show would not be possible without the contribution they have provided us. We deeply appreciate the willingness with which they have and continue to support our efforts to introduce and promote the rich diversity that is present in dance from a multi-cultural society.

DIAMOND SPONSORS

Chandwaney/Singhal Family

Dr. S. Krishnamurthi MD

SJH Sheffield Aerospace, LLC

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Mr. Prakash Musapet and Family

Dr. & Mrs. Neil and Khanh Agrawal

Mr. John D Harper and Esther Harper

Dr. Richard Jesudass and Family

The Meshri Family

The Kanderi Family

Mr. Ric Brown

The Kalapura Family

Best Western Plus Downtown Tulsa

Kanchy Govind and Baishali Nair

GOLD SPONSORS

Joshi Technologies International Inc.

Fit Body Boot Camp in Midtown Tulsa, South Tulsa, Owasso, and Bixby(https://www.fitbodybootcamp.com/tulsafitnessbootcamp)

Claremore Sioux Apartments

Himalayas- Aroma of India, Tulsa

SILVER SPONSORS

India Palace, Tulsa

The Kurella Family

Dr. Srikanth Reddy and Family

CAST

CREDITS
Direction and Script: Priya Raju
Assistant Director: Arjun Rajakutty
Title and Concept: Meenakshi Krishnasamy
Set and Effects: SilverWolf Productions. Artistic Director: Rich Goss, Crew: Mary Holliday, Andrea Tollison 
Stage Manager: Camie Hayes
Assistant Stage Manager: Kaitie Bryan
Sound Engineer: Paul Hanson
Lighting Designer: Deanna Byford
Photography and Graphic Design: Meenakshi Krishnasamy, Lightz Photography
Videography: Daniel Murphree
Sound Editing and Marketing: Arjun Rajakutty
Back Stage Hands: Usha Mani, Moshi Kanderi, and Hea Pushpraj
Makeup: Saki Newaz
Costumes: Shanthi Tailors India, Suganthi Balakrishnan, Ritz Fashion Trendz, Sufia Chowdhury