Synopsis

     
Avinash is a one-act that delves into the escalating hostility faced by the LGBTQ community and non-binary individuals, portraying such challenging scenarios within the contexts of both India and the United States. The play sheds light on how religion is sometimes weaponized to target these marginalized groups, while in other instances, their vulnerable status as immigrants is exploited to intimidate them. Though the situations depicted are entirely fictional, the inspiration behind the play stems from the tragic recent murder of a renowned Indian dancer and artist in the United States.