←Recommendations of A Nice Indian Boy

A wonderful piece that feels absolutely authentic for me and I'm sure for many of South Asian origin. Keshav is a fascinating character, the classic "more Indian than most Indians" and his first meeting with the parents is a tour-de-force. I love that the parents are great comic characters but never caricatures, and their own needs and views are genuine and powerfully rendered. I also fully appreciate the insertion of Bollywood song and would really enjoy seeing this one staged.

This play is an utter delight -- a romantic comedy that is both truly funny and swoon-worthy. The family dynamics are sweet but not saccharine. I LOVED this script.

Such a dynamic, intersectionally rich, and delightful romantic comedy. Shekar both leans into the inherent comedy of many of these familial dynamics and relationships while retaining the humanity and distinct voices of each of her characters. It was also delightful to see a queer piece that both acknowledged identity-specific challenges while not being mired in pain and suffering.

A lovely comedy about love and marriage, funny and heartwarming!

All characters have great voice and senses of themselves. Tension regarding their identities is revealed with humor, making for a fast-moving, funny play!

I first met Madhuri through the Alliance/Kendeda program where I saw the world premiere of IN LOVE AND WARCRAFT, and have since fallen in love with her warm, sharply drawn characters. Her worlds are punchy, funny, and real, and I am such a fan of this play and her voice.

Madhuri is fantastically skilled at juxtaposing the familiar with unfamiliar, ultimately presenting stories that creep up on you unexpectedly... A Nice Indian Boy is such a story. Hilarious and punchy and heartfelt.

It’s a sweeter-than-sweet cross-cultural romantic comedy—a little siller than many, but heartfelt, nicely constructed, and with some lovely surprises. Charming, charming, charming.