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The Day the Riots Began

Jun 15, 2026

Black July, 1983. It was the day Sanjit's life changed forever. But for the life of him, he can't remember why. In a zoom call with his parents, memories are rehashed, renewed, and rediscovered, leading to a startling revelation. Told through a captivating solo performance, THE DAY THE RIOTS BEGAN is a story about memory, migration, and the trauma we carry with us.