Maharashtra Mandal Chicago in association with Marathi Naatya Parishad and Brihan Maharashtra Mandal has organized a National Ekankika Spardha on April 10th and 11th of this year.

20 entries were received from drama enthusiasts from all parts of USA. 12 entries were selected to compete in the Spardha. The entries cover Ekaankikaas from renowned senior playwrights Vijay Tendulkar and Shannaa Naware to the contemporary playwrights Yogesh Soman, Rajeev Naik and Ambar Hadap and about 1/3rd of the Ekaankikaas written by upcoming playwrights in USA. With such eclectic ensemble of writing styles and subject matters, the Ekankika Spardha is going to be a one of a kind treat for the audience in USA. 

Famous theater personalities such as Smita Talwalkar, Chandrakant Kulkarni and Deepak Karanjikar will be judging the Spardha to determine top 3 winners, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress. The top 3 winners will be invited to the 1st Vishwa Marathi Naatya Sammelan to present their Ekankika on May 29th through May 31st in New Jersey.

Location: Gorton Community Center

400 East Illinois Road
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(847) 234-6060