Show Notes
In this episode, we talk with playwright Doug DeVita about his adaptation of E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India, reimagining the classic novel through the lens of hidden desire, forbidden intimacy, and colonial repression.
Set in British-ruled India, the play follows Dr. Aziz, Cyril Fielding, and Adela Quested as their tangled attractions challenge the boundaries of culture, class, and empire. Using a storyteller-theatre style, DeVita brings unspoken passions to the forefront, exploring the devastating consequences of silence and denial in a society governed by rigid moral codes.
Featuring performances by Nitin Madan, Marie Elena O’Brien, David Sabella, Joy Franz, Carole Monferdini, Anuj Parikh, David Carson, Patricia Randell, Mary Powelson, and David Mackler, this adaptation offers a provocative new perspective on a literary classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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