Parts of Parts & Stitches

A joyous, colorful occasion, a wedding day in the Punjab region, 1947, the patchwork of two families eager with anticipation for their pending unification. In PARTS OF PARTS & STITCHES, Yamuna and Jiwan prepare for their lives and future together in a small village of what is soon to become Pakistan. Soon after the couple celebrates their matrimony, the reality of the political and religious upheaval forced...
A joyous, colorful occasion, a wedding day in the Punjab region, 1947, the patchwork of two families eager with anticipation for their pending unification. In PARTS OF PARTS & STITCHES, Yamuna and Jiwan prepare for their lives and future together in a small village of what is soon to become Pakistan. Soon after the couple celebrates their matrimony, the reality of the political and religious upheaval forced on the country by Britain’s abandonment, becomes apparent. The violence of man against man, erupts in a horrific massacre. With perseverance and a will to survive, Yamuna desperately attempts to stitch back the pieces of her life.
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Parts of Parts & Stitches

Recommended by

  • Jacqueline Goldfinger:
    27 Feb. 2022
    I love this play. Poetic and poignant. An all encompassing experience of fear, love, and hope. Very highly recommend!
  • Cheryl Bear:
    1 May. 2021
    A moving story of survival in a violent and turbulent world as it all crumbles. Powerful and well done.
  • Emily Russell:
    11 Jun. 2020
    Sachdeva's play tells the gripping historical story of Partition with high personal stakes relevant to any contemporary audience. Oases of love are built beautifully into the story, and punctured by violent realities. Altogether, the play is of nations and persons, their bloodiness and their worthiness. Captivating, particular, and moving.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Manhattan Theater Works
    ,
    2011
  • Workshop
    ,
    National New Play Network
    ,
    2009

Production History

  • Workshop
    ,
    Manhattan Theater Works
    ,
    2012

Awards

Winner
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Sultan Padamsee Award
,
Theatre Group of Bombay
,
2018
Winner
,
Quest for Peace
,
Kennedy Center
,
2010