E OWL P RFO B RM S I 98th Annual D N The N G Summer Music A A 2291st L Festival D R Event T E S R

Friday, July 16, 2021 8:00 p.m. ● JOYA KAZI UNLIMITED

“rhythm india ”

Created by internationally acclaimed director and choreographer Joya Nandy Kazi and featuring the versatile company dancers of Joya Kazi Unlimited, Rhythm India takes you on a journey of dance and celebration through the palaces, temples, vil - lages, and modern stages of beautiful India. Experience the vibrant costumes, dy - namic music, and soulful rhythms of the “ghungroo” dancing bells with Classical, Folk, and performances.

THE MASTER OF CEREMONIES Rachelle Bussell ______This program is generously sponsored by Glenn Vernet ______CAST & CREDITS

DANCERS Joya Nandy Kazi Mariya Jim Meghna Chakraborty Samyuktha Vellaiyan Krystal Pires-Patch Shivaani Vellaiyan Stephanie Nicole Leatham Zita Jim Vinaini Jayasinghe Anushka Rane Alif Laila Tisha Briel Jim Angelica Irizarry

NARRATORS Voiced by Saveree Joshipura Danced by Monica Bhatt Written by Joya Nandy Kazi

CHOREOGRAPHERS Joya Nandy Kazi Contributing Choreographers Kalaimamani Dr. Sinduri Jayasinghe of Savithri Arts Academy Kalinga Nartana Thillana Meghna Chakraborty - JKU Senior Principal Dancer Albela Sajana Aayo Re

COSTUME & JEWELRY DESIGN Papiha Nandy

ASSISTANTS Monica Moskatow Henna Patani PROFORMANCE

ACT 1 KISMAT - A BOLLYWOOD DESTINY Immerse yourself in the world of Hindi Cinema with classic songs from the world’s largest Film Industry.

ACT 2 SATRANG - COLORS OF CLASSICAL DANCE Experience the 2,000 year old traditions of that blossomed in temples and have flourished through today. Showcasing Bharatnatyam, , Manipuri and with featured guest act by Senior Dancers of Savithri Arts Academy under the direction of Bharatnatyam artiste, Kalaimamani Dr. Sinduri Jayasinghe.

ACT 3 GHUNGROO KI AWAAZ - THE VOICE OF THE DANCE BELLS Step into the royal palace courts of the Mughal Era with stories of joy, heartbreak, love and longing in a time shaped by Hinduism, Islam, and the North Indian classical form of Kathak dance.

ACT 4 DHOLNA - FOLK RHYTHMS Sway to the soulful rhythms of the villages that tell stories of everyday life from celebrations of kite flying to home remedies for removing the evil eye.

ACT 5 TAARE ZAMEEN PAR - STARS AMONG US Dance along to foot-tapping songs that relish in the eclectic rhythms that bridge old and modern-day India. pop music's greatest legacies to audiences everywhere.

NEXT EVENT OF THE SEASON Tuesday, July 20, 2021 – 8:00 pm The Electric Violin Twins Award-winning twin film composers and Redlands Bowl veterans Jason and Nolan Livesay have performed all over the world as an electric violin duo, shar - ing their love of modern classical, pop vocal, and traditional Irish/Celtic music. Joined by a live orchestra, their performances include original works and many American Songbook favorites.

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REFRESHMENTS At intermission the Optimist Club of Redlands sells water, soda, candy, popcorn, and other snacks. RBPA and the Assistance League of Redlands Assisteen Auxiliary will sell ice cream, frozen treats, and fans to benefit the summer music festival.

OUR APPRECIATION TO... AK SMILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY for the use of their lot for handicapped parking. ASSOCIATES OF THE REDLANDS BOWL, INC. CITY OF REDLANDS FACILITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICES- for grounds maintenance. CITY OF REDLANDS TV MICK & SANDIE GALLAGHER- FINISHING TOUCH ENGRAVING, for season sponsor gifts. HOSPITALITY ENSEMBLE OF RBPA, for artist hospitality. REDLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Citizen Volunteer Patrol, Citizen Volunteer Park Rangers, and Police Chief Chris Catren, for the security patrol. THE RED SHIRT USHERS for their service to our audiences.

REDLANDS BOWL STAFF Executive Director Beverly Noerr

Operations Director Kristi Marnell

Program Director Valerie Peister

Marketing & Communications Coordinator Courtney McKinnon

Technical Director Tim Mahoney

Stage Manager Nathan Prince

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