American Bhishma

by Daniel Guyton

Co-Written with Siddhartha Satyabrata.

An American immigrant from India recounts his journey, which involves both humorous and tragic incidents. Throughout the monologue, he explores his Hindu culture, and how it relates to his life, and affects his understanding of the world around him.

"I absolutely loved the integration of history and legend and the way the two storylines wove together. I was enthralled the...

Co-Written with Siddhartha Satyabrata.

An American immigrant from India recounts his journey, which involves both humorous and tragic incidents. Throughout the monologue, he explores his Hindu culture, and how it relates to his life, and affects his understanding of the world around him.

"I absolutely loved the integration of history and legend and the way the two storylines wove together. I was enthralled the whole time... never lost my attention for a second. Mad applause to everyone on this team. Great writing, acting, directing, closed captioning, etc!" (Paige Steadman Ross, Merely Players Presents, 2020)

"I especially liked the way the ending brought everything together. Very moving." (Fred Kempner, Merely Players Presents, 2020)

"That was so moving and wonderful in every way!" (Anita Eidex, Senior University of Greater Atlanta, 2024)

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Senior University of Greater Atlanta, Year 2024
  • Type Commission, Organization Siddhartha Satyabrata, Year 2018

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Merely Players Presents, Year 2020