Sakharam Binder by Vijay Tendulkar
Vijay Tendulkarʼs frightening masterpiece, Sakharam Binder, is the story of a bookbinder who, standing by his own subversive moral code, gives shelter to castoff and homeless women expecting servitude and sexual favors in exchange. This modern Indian classic, originally banned in the subcontinent and rarely seen in the United States, depicts a violent struggle between the sexes as desires and hopes succumb to the weight of a disillusioned people promised equality by Independence. Sakharam Binder is a testament to the invincible strength we muster in the face of unthinkable adversity, and the ferocity with which we fight for a better life.
Featuring Claire Buckingham, Charlotte Bydwell, Hardy Pinnell, Larry Powell, John Reoli, Heather Thiry. Lighting Design by Gertjan Houben. Scenic Design by Blanca Añón García. Video Design by Andrew Lazarow. Costume Design by Meriwether Snipes. Dramaturgy by Amanda Culp. Sound Design by Beth Lake. Production Stage Managed by Alison Anderson. Assistant Stage Managed by Colleen Lacy. Company Managed by Karly Fischer. Produced and General Managed by Allison Hirschlag.
3-Legged Dog Art and Technology Centre, New York