"Tonight, we were pushed out of the theater by the storm ..." And so begins the नेहा & NEEL Performance Report* for Friday, November 14, 2025.
Despite all the preemptive tactics taken by the team at the Latino Theater Company, rain leaked in to the नेहा & NEEL theatre space just before our regularly scheduled showtime. The leaking on various parts of the stage did not begin until about two minutes before curtain, but once we noticed the water Artists at Play Producing Artistic Leader Marie-Reine Velez sprung into action, conferring with the cast/team then making an announcement to the audience that we would still go on with the show—but without tech. With the support of the amazing LTC Front of House staff, we moved to the Luis Avalos Theatre downstairs where the cast gave an energized performance with AAP's Julia Cho providing stage directions. Our patient and game audience stayed with us on this unforeseen journey. Our amazing actors were graced with a standing ovation. What a magical evening!
*edited from the original performance report prepared by Lanae Wilks, our stalwart Stage Manager
(snapshots captured by Arthur Wong, Production Assistant)
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We have such an incredibly fun and funny Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper in store for you! On this new episode we welcomed on the playwright Ankita Raturi and the actors Pia Shah, Achintya Pandey, and Parv Cheena, to talk about their incredible new show नेहा & Neel . This truly was such a great time, and some wonderful insights and idea were shared throughout our conversation. So make sure you do not miss this show. Hit play and run to get your tickets to see this fantastic work! @jaymichaelrsglobal #stagewhisperpod #whisperinthewings #asheardonstagewhisper #नेहाandNeel #losangelestheatercenter #indietheatre #fall2025
नेहा & Neel
October 18th- November 16th @ The Los Angeles Theater Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Tickets and more information are available at latinotheaterco.org
And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:
@artistsatplayla@itspiashah@parvey@aachu_blessu@ankitawrites
We have such an incredibly fun and funny Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper in store for you! On this new episode we welcomed on the playwright Ankita Raturi and the actors Pia Shah, Achintya Pandey, and Parv Cheena, to talk about their incredible new show नेहा & Neel . This truly was such a great time, and some wonderful insights and idea were shared throughout our conversation. So make sure you do not miss this show. Hit play and run to get your tickets to see this fantastic work! @jaymichaelrsglobal #stagewhisperpod #whisperinthewings #asheardonstagewhisper #नेहाandNeel #losangelestheatercenter #indietheatre #fall2025
नेहा & Neel
October 18th- November 16th @ The Los Angeles Theater Center (Los Angeles, CA)
Tickets and more information are available at latinotheaterco.org
And be sure to follow our guests to stay up to date on all their upcoming projects and productions:
@artistsatplayla@itspiashah@parvey@aachu_blessu@ankitawrites
नेहा & NEEL actor Achintya Pandey (Neel) shares his favorite thing about Ankita Raturi’s new play.
नेहा & NEEL is now playing through November 16. See a $10 preview performance on October 16 and 17!
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नेहा & NEEL
Written by Ankita Raturi
Directed by Lily Tung Crystal
October 10 - November 16
Produced by Artists at Play
Neha (नेहा) fears she has failed to pass her language and culture down to her 17-year-old son, Neel (नील). A summer trip to visit colleges could be Neha’s last chance, if only she can get Neel to visit the historic Hope Diamond and witness a piece of Indian history for himself! नेहा & NEEL asks what we lose with every generation in America, and if it’s ever too late to connect with your roots.
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When It’s Ok To Be Gay But NOT Gluten-Free Part 2
Written by @kausartheperson
From THE GET BROWN’s one hour show LEAVE YOUR SHOES AT THE DOOR filmed at @dynastytypewriter
Spelling Bee champion Vijay Ramasubramanian lets you know what time it is.
Cast:
Vijay - @notoriousbaig
Mom - @kausartheperson
Dad - @saagarshaikh
Contestant 1 - @aachu_blessu
Contestant 2 - @kunal_d
From @thegetbrown ’s one hour show LEAVE YOUR SHOES AT THE DOOR filmed at @dynastytypewriter
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Ufff!
@bfunk Bhangra Choreo was on another level and dancing with @aachu_blessu was a different vibe🤩
Choreo: @shivanibhagwan@chayakumar@bfunk
Space: @westcoastdancethtr
Music: 8ASLE
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I can finally share what I’ve been working on‼️
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new business, @mastimoves ! I offer choreography for Indian weddings, and to showcase my work, I choreographed my first concept video!! ✨
Having an idea is one thing, but executing it is another, and I’m so proud that I committed to doing the thing!! Thank you to my friends for putting countless hours into my concept, and everyone who has helped me make Masti Moves a reality. I couldn’t have done it without your support.
I’m excited to use my creativity to help couples add “masti” to their wedding day! If you know anyone who’s interested in dancing at their wedding, please share this with them! ♥️
Choreography: ME! @avanihamilton@mastimoves
Dancers: @avanihamilton@shivanireddy848@akuma.run@aachu_blessu
Filming & Edit: @rubensamuelcortez
Location: @dynamicduodancestudio
