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Sunnyvale Today
By the People, for the People
Sunnyvale's EnActe Arts Brings South Asian Music to the Stage
Plays, concerts, and cultural events showcase the rich heritage of the region.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:55pm
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The vibrant textures and ornate details of traditional South Asian performing arts will be on full display in EnActe Arts' upcoming concerts and productions.Sunnyvale TodaySunnyvale's EnActe Arts is presenting a play about the life of sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar, as well as hosting a performance by the Anirudh Varma Collective, a group that blends Indian classical, jazz, and contemporary music. These events aim to promote cultural understanding and appreciation of South Asian art forms within the local community.
Why it matters
EnActe Arts is bringing diverse South Asian music and dance performances to the Sunnyvale community, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and artistic talent of the region. This helps to promote cultural understanding and appreciation, while also providing opportunities for local residents to engage with and experience these art forms.
The details
The play 'Enchantment' runs April 17-18 at the EnActerium, 830 Stewart Drive, suite 183. The play blends live dance performance with Ravi Shankar's original sitar recordings and compositions, performed by Bombay Jayashri. The Anirudh Varma Collective is set to perform at the EnActerium April 24-25, blending Indian classical, jazz, and contemporary music. Sunnyvale Community Players is also offering an Audition Workshop on April 21 and 25, open to actors ages 14 and up, to help prepare them for upcoming auditions.
- The play 'Enchantment' runs April 17-18.
- The Anirudh Varma Collective is set to perform April 24-25.
- The Sunnyvale Community Players Audition Workshop is on April 21 and 25.
The players
EnActe Arts
A Sunnyvale-based organization that presents plays, concerts, and other cultural events showcasing South Asian art forms.
Pandit Ravi Shankar
A renowned sitar maestro and global icon who is the subject of the play 'Enchantment.'
Bombay Jayashri
A classical Indian singer who will perform Ravi Shankar's original sitar recordings and compositions in the play 'Enchantment.'
Anirudh Varma Collective
A group that blends Indian classical, jazz, and contemporary music, and is set to perform at the EnActerium.
Sunnyvale Community Players
A local theater company offering an Audition Workshop to help actors prepare for upcoming auditions.
What they’re saying
“Enchantment blends live dance performance with Shankar's original sitar recordings and compositions, performed by Bombay Jayashri.”
— Gowri Ramnarayan, Playwright
The takeaway
EnActe Arts' diverse lineup of South Asian music and dance performances brings the vibrant sounds and movements of the region to the Sunnyvale community, promoting cultural understanding and appreciation.
