WHO WE ARE

DFW Play is a theater organization formed in 2015. We are firmly committed to sharing and celebrating the riches of Indian theater with our audiences in North Texas and beyond. We work at the intersection of performing arts, community and social justice. From original classics, adapted plays in our native languages to thought provoking contemporary works in English, our team brings unique ethnic perspectives to build up the ensemble driven theater pieces.

A passion for performing arts binds us all together. As we go about our normal lives and day jobs, what burns within is a need for expression. Through drama, dance, stagecraft, music and performance we want to bring our experiences to you our beloved audience. Our roots are tied to South Asian culture and aesthetics, from Bengal in the eastern part of India, but our experiences are also very much American. It is that nostalgia of our past, the sensibility of our present, and the enigma of the future that we bring to our new home. We create, we engage, we entertain, and we inspire. And, most importantly, we put theatre at the center of it all.

OUR MISSION

We do acts that matter.

  • We create thought-provoking theater experiences for actors and audiences
  • We inspire young people to be curious, confident and creative
  • We preserve the rich cultural heritage of ethnic immigrant communities of Indian and Bengali descent

WHAT WE STAND FOR

  • Education of the hearts while educating the minds
  • Excellence that drives high quality productions
  • Challenging and fulfilling opportunities for adults and youth
  • Acceptance and inclusion
  • Community service