Mondavi Center Presents
Mrs. Krishnan's Party
Indian Ink Theatre Company
Wednesday, April 2 – Sunday, April 6, 2025
Vanderhoef Studio Theatre
Mrs. Krishnan is throwing a party like no other, and you’re invited.
Step into the back room of Mrs Krishnan’s dairy where garlands decorate the ceiling, music flows and Mrs Krishnan is throwing a party like no other. Food simmers on the stove, laughter abounds and strangers become friends in this joyous celebration of life.
Watch the actors juggle cooking, music and guests in an unfolding drama where no two nights are the same. Kalyani Nagarajan and Justin Rogers have reviewers singing their praises and audiences leaping to their feet in appreciation.
So different, so original, so creatively fresh and so much fun no one wanted to go home
Waikato Times
Run Time: 1 hour and 30 Minutes with no intermission.
Allergy Warning: Food is cooked and served during the production. View a full list of ingredients.
Seating for the Party
This show has some very exciting seating options and you get to decide what kind of party goer you are!
Top Table: Prize seat at the centre of the room. First class treatment all the way, and a place to rest your drink.
Inner Circle: Premium seat, close to all the action. You can see and be seen. Perfect for the in crowd.
Wallflowers: A little shy? Prefer to hang back? Want to see the big picture from afar? This is the seat for you with a perfect view of everything. This might be just your style.
Cheeky Seats: Not too hot, not too cold. Close, but not too close. (note: some of these are bar stools)
Party Animals (standing): You don’t care if you have a seat, you came to party! You need room to move, you are gonna dance like no-one is watching.
Artist Bios
Indian Ink Theatre Company
Indian Ink Theatre Company
We’re guided by the ‘Serious Laugh,’ a love of mask and of story. We aim to make theatre that is beautiful, funny, sad and true – to leave an indelible imprint on your heart.
Indian Ink began 26 years ago as a partnership between Jacob Rajan and Justin Lewis. Since then we’ve gathered a team of long-term collaborators, made 11 shows together and had the great pleasure of performing around the world.
Our home is Aotearoa New Zealand and it’s a long way from our islands to India. We’ve always had to use our imaginations and be led by our curiosity with the theatre we make so please forgive the artistic licenses we take. We hope to capture something of the essence of what makes us all human while celebrating the flavours that make each of us unique.
Indian Ink is represented by David Lieberman Artists’ Representatives info@dlartists.com
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Kalyani Nagarajan
Actor
Kalyani Nagarajan
This is Kalyani’s second role with Indian Ink following 2017’s “The Pickle King.” Kalyani has worked extensively on stage with Auckland Theatre Company, Auckland Live and improv troupes Snort and Heartthrobs. She has numerous television credits, is currently writing her first feature film and developing a television show. Kalyani is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
Justin Rogers
Actor
Justin Rogers
Justin also features in Indian Ink’s latest production “Dirty Work.” Other stage credits include “Emilie” and “Beauty and the Beast.” His screen work includes “Meet Me at the Baptistery” as well as voicing for Disney NZ in the “Lion King Reo Māori” and “Coco Reo Māori.” Justin is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School.
Jacob Rajan
Writer
Jacob Rajan
Jacob is a founding partner of Indian Ink and co-wrote all of Indian Ink’s plays as well as performing in many of them. He is a graduate of Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama school, Otago University (B.Sc Microbiology) and Wellington Teacher’s College. Jacob is an Arts Foundation Laureate and a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) for services to theatre.
Justin Lewis
Writer and Director
Justin Lewis
Justin is a founding partner of Indian Ink. He has co-written and directed all of Indian Ink’s plays. He was one of the founders of Auckland’s Q Theatre and received a Kaupapa Oranga Award for his services to theatre. Justin is a graduate of the John Bolton Theatre School and the University of Auckland.
Andrew Potvin
Production & Tour Manager / Lighting Operator
Andrew Potvin
Production & Tour Manager / Lighting Operator
Andrew has been a resident production manager with Indian Ink productions since 2017
Andrew is also the Director of Andrew Potvin Designs Ltd, specializing in producing and tour/production management for live events. With two decades of experience in the entertainment industry his portfolio of work spans across the globe including contracts in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Singapore and the USA.
Andrew holds an MFA (AUT 14′) in International Tourism Management and a BFA (CALARTS 09′) in Theatre Design and Management.
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