When the Theatre Went Dark …

Abstract

In When the Theatres Went Dark …, Sharada K. Eswar shares how she reimagined and redefined theatre in her kitchen. Drawing inspiration from her spice box and the contents of her refrigerator, she wrote stories while dishing out a new piece everyday—from comedy to tragedy, all under the bright lights of her kitchen counter. Reflecting on the theatrical tradition of the ghost light, a single bulb left on after everyone has left that shines through the darkness of the empty space, Eswar invites artists to consider how they can collectively light the way in this time of uncertainty and grief.