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April 10, 2007

Indian Street Theater Group Hosts Oakton Workshops

Janam, an artist's collective from India that combines theater with social activism, hosts a day of performances and workshops Wednesday, May 2, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Admission and parking are free (Lot A recommended).

Janam, a.k.a. Jana Natya Manch, or People's Theatre Group, promotes individual justice and political reform by addressing illiteracy, globalization, women's rights, religious fundamentalism, and other complex issues. This visit is part of the group's first-ever U.S tour.

Starting at 9 a.m., Janam will present the interactive workshop, "Whose Body Is It Anyway?" "Which Side Are You On?" will be presented at 12:30 p.m., followed at 2 p.m. by "Street as Stage," a slide presentation and discussion.

This event is sponsored by the Women's Studies, Global Studies, and Honors Programs at Oakton. For more information, contact Kathleen Carot, kcarot@oakton.edu, 847-376-7061, or Madhuri Deshmukh, mdeshmuk@oakton.edu, 847-376-7032.


Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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