Episode 78: Sanskruti Marathe; At The End of Kaliyuga, Temple of Desire & Toronto Fringe

Send us Fan MailIn this episode I speak with Sanskruti Marathe about her upcoming shows at the Toronto Fringe Festival, particularly focusing on 'At the End of Kaliyuga.' Sanskriti shares her journey as a performer and producer, blending Indian classical dance with clowning to explore deep themes of humanity and resilience. They discuss the importance of humor in addressing dark topics, the challenges of balancing TWO Toronto Fringe shows,  and the significance of community support in the arts. Sanskruti reflects on her experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe and the lessons learned through her artistic journey, emphasizing the need for a symbiotic relationship between seasoned and emerging artists in the Canadian theatre scene & so much more! GET YOUR TICKETS at torontofringe.com #Torontofringe #multidisciplinaryartist #torontoartist #southasianartist Chapters00:00 The Genesis of a Unique Show02:51 The Journey of Dance and Training05:51 The Rigors of Classical Dance Education08:48 Target Audience and Themes of the Shows11:54 Balancing Multiple Productions14:57 The Art of Clowning and Humor17:51 Community and Collaborative Storytelling21:36 The Journey of Collaboration in Entertainment24:05 Experiences at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival26:59 The Value of Fringe Festivals and Ticket Pricing30:02 The Importance of Artistic Integrity33:09 Finding Joy in Performance36:00 The Role of Humor in Difficult Times39:04 Bridging Generations in the Theater Community