I believe

Mrs. Neerja Birla
Producer, I Believe
Chairperson, Birla Academy of Art and Culture

Virtually poetry in motion, through the medium of dance and song, we have endeavoured to evocatively capture the sublime spirit of the human being, that can soar despite all odds.

Thematically based on the philosophy — I believe, so I can and I will, ''I Believe'' reflects the positivity and the energy which assures you that nothing is impossible. It is uplifting in the sense of morphing ordinary moments of life into something spell-bindingly spectacular.

As one read in this beautiful book, ''The Secret'', if you aspire for something with passion, you can make it happen, and the entire universe converges to give it to you. In some way, there is the alchemist, the God, the spiritual in each of us. We have tried to bring this to the fore.

On another plane, ''I Believe'' is our endeavour to highlight our wonderfully creative Indian talent, and stoke an environment for innovation in art, through original masterpieces.

In this dazzling yet soul-stirring show of ''I believe'', we have Shiamak who draws admirably from The Shiamak Davar Dance Companies, international saxophonist Nigel Hitchcock (from the UK) Hollywood star and world champion salsa dancer Katya Virshilas (of Take the Lead and Shall We Dance fame), David Taylor, a lighting designer of international repute and a theatre consultant from New York, and Clarinda Salandy, the animated puppetry wizard from the UK. Fali Unwala is the set design consultant. Together, this troupe will transpose the audience to a totally different world in every act.

''I Believe'' is slated to be held at the NCPA''s Jamshed Bhabha auditorium, Nariman Point from November 12 through the 18th at 8.00 pm. Tickets are being sold at NCPA, Rhythm House in Kala Ghoda and the St. Andrews auditorium in Bandra.

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