46th Annual Musical “Ramayana!” Returns to the Stage at
Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA, USA
Join Hanuman, the monkeys, Prince Rama and Prince Lakshmana, as they journey to Lanka in their quest to rescue Princess Sita in the 45th Mount Madonna School (MMS) “Ramayana!”, a musical theater production adapted for modern audiences and replete with lively action, dazzling costumes, humor and universal life lessons.
The “Ramayana!” is an annual event in which the entire Mount Madonna School (MMS) student body takes part. This magical theatrical production of drama, dance and song has been entertaining audiences for more than 40 years. In the preschool years, students begin by taking part in the ever-popular forest animal scene. As they grow at MMS they work their way through various roles as dancers, singers, monkeys, demons, and martial artists until they finally emerge in lead roles during their high school years. Behind the scenes, a large supporting cast of parents, teachers, alumni and Mount Madonna Center staff take on the roles of prop makers, costumers, makeup artists, technicians, musicians, stage crew, and concessionaires. This makes the “Ramayana!” our largest school event of the year and the largest theatrical rendition in North America.
MOUNT MADONNA SCHOOL INVITES ACTORS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS
We are inviting podcasters who value cultural exploration, education, and the arts, as this event will provide rich content.
The Ramayana! offers a captivating blend of storytelling, performance, and community building, making it an ideal subject for a compelling episode. Whether you choose to discuss its cultural significance, explore its themes, or interview members of the cast and crew, this event presents endless opportunities for engaging and thought-provoking content. Attending the Ramayana! production as a VIP guest grants exclusive behind-the-scenes access, enhancing your experience and providing unique insights for your audience.
ACTORS can engage in discussions with the RAMAYANA CAST about:
- Character development and how to bring mythological figures to life while respecting cultural contexts.
- Techniques for voice, physicality, and the challenges of performing in a culturally significant production.
- Collaborating within the ensemble and integrating singing, dancing, and acting.
- Balancing tradition with modern interpretation
- Strategies for connecting with the audience
- Personal impact the production has had on their understanding of the epic’s themes and values.
DIRECTORS can engage in discussions with the RAMAYANA DIRECTOR about:
- Key aspects of directing the show, such as creative vision, cultural sensitivity, and adapting a traditional epic for the stage.
- Managing a large, diverse cast, balancing artistic elements like costumes, music, and choreography, and ensuring audience engagement.
- Innovation in staging, the use of technology, and approach to mentoring young performers.
- Directing large-scale productions and reflecting on the long-term legacy and community impact of the Ramayana! as a cultural and educational tradition.
PRODUCERS can engage in discussions with the RAMAYANA PRODUCER about:
- Large-scale performance coordination, and seamless technical execution.
- Creative vision behind the musical, blending traditional and modern elements,
- Fostering collaboration among cast, crew, and technical teams to ensure a cohesive performance.
- Technical elements like set design, props, lighting, sound, and special effects are crucial to enhancing the performance,
- Strategies for long-term sustainability, including funding and audience engagement,
- Marketing strategies to successfully reach both local and global audiences while preserving the cultural significance of the production.
Videos to learn more about the MMS Ramayana Production
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