Enjoying theatre
A reflection on the value of live theatre in an age of digital distraction and fragmented attention. The author argues that theatre's refusal to cater to modern convenience forces the audience to practice presence and deep listening.
T he lights dimmed slowly. Conversations softened into whispers and then disappeared altogether. Hundreds of strangers sat in silence as Shurpanakhi, written by Apurva Kasaravalli and directed byVandana Supriya Kasaravalli, began to unfold at Ranga Shankara in Bengaluru. As I settled into my seat, a thought crossed my mind. In a world where everything competes for our attention, what happens when something asks for it completely?
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