White Plume Productions Brings Naga-Mandala to Life

In this episode of Behind the Masterpiece, Brian Hersh sits down with director Salil Singh to explore Naga Mandala, the visually striking and deeply layered production from White Plume Productions. Rooted in the work of acclaimed Indian playwright Girish Karnad, this story weaves mythology, music, movement, and live storytelling into an immersive theatrical experience inside the Circus Arts Conservatory. Salil shares what it means to launch a new nonprofit in Sarasota with a bold cross-cultural vision, why this particular play continues to call him back, and how artists from different backgrounds are coming together to build something meaningful.  Timestamps: (00:00) Introducing Salil Singh, White Plume Productions, Director of Naga-Mandala (00:55) What is White Plume Productions? (02:15) How did you select Naga-Mandala? (06:00) About Naga-Mandala (08:50) Performing in the Sailor Circus Arena (11:50) What are you learning in rehearsal? (15:00) How does a production like this add to the cultural landscape of Sarasota? (17:30) What’s next for White Plume? For more information and to listen to all the episodes, go to sarasotapodcast.com