नेहा & Neel
by Ankita Raturi
Sheila & Hughes Potiker Theatre
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, California
June 2023
Neha (नेहा) fears she has failed to pass her language and culture down to her seventeen-year-old son, Neel (नील). A summer trip to visit colleges could be Neha’s last chance, if only she can get Neel to visit the historic Hope Diamond and witness a piece of Indian history for himself. नेहा & Neel asks what we lose with every generation in America, and if it’s ever too late to connect with your roots.
CAST
NEHA - Swarupa Ellamaraju
NEEL - Seth Gunawardena
ARNAV/AVATARS - Sashank Kanchustambam
PIT CREW:
Rachael Baum, Sarah Frazin, Kendehl Hill, Hannah Littler, Aiden Meyndert, Clara Williams
CREATIVE
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS - Jaz Johnson and Diya Rao DRAMATURG - Rishika Mehrishi INTIMACY COORDINATOR - Haia R’nana Bchiri SCENIC DESIGNER - Raphael Mishler
COSTUME DESIGNER - Anabel Olguin
LIGHTING DESIGNER - Shelby Thach
SOUND DESIGNER - Harper Justus
STAGE MANAGER - Katie Davis PHOTOGRAPHER - Rich Soublet