Parts of Parts & Stitches

by Riti Sachdeva

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...

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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  • Jacqueline Goldfinger: Parts of Parts & Stitches

    I love this play. Poetic and poignant. An all encompassing experience of fear, love, and hope. Very highly recommend!

    I love this play. Poetic and poignant. An all encompassing experience of fear, love, and hope. Very highly recommend!

  • Cheryl Bear: Parts of Parts & Stitches

    A moving story of survival in a violent and turbulent world as it all crumbles. Powerful and well done.

    A moving story of survival in a violent and turbulent world as it all crumbles. Powerful and well done.

  • Emily Russell: Parts of Parts & Stitches

    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.

    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.

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Development History

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

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Manhattan Theater Works, Year 2012

Awards

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