invocation (a holiday summoning) as part of Lortel Theatre's TINSEL: A Global Holiday Festival

in·vo·ca·tion, or the action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority. The south asian diasporic arts encompass an intersection of ancestral knowledge with presence of mind and the power to future a world that centers the right to have peace in our hearts. A collection of séances to call healing spirits forward as we mindfully re-emerge into a new normal, arts worker Brinda Guha brings together various local creators who deeply converge with south asian artistry to create a moment of serenity before ultimately building a necessary and steadfast bastion of hope. Featuring performances by Brinda Guha/Kalamandir Dance Company, Soles of Duende, Navatman Dance, Barkha Patel, and Ashni Davé.