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SACH Talkies: Diwali 2025
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS! See guidelines, participation and key dates below.
On the occasion of celebrating Diwali, South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is excited to announce "SACH Talkies" — a vibrant evening of theatrical performances, inspired by the colorful world of Indian cinema and storytelling.
We invite local community members to showcase their creativity through short acts, spoofs, parodies, or dramatic scenes, as part of this unique cultural celebration.
Event Date: Saturday, Oct 18th 2025 5:30pm-10:00pm
What is SACH Talkies?
A showcase of 5–6 entertaining short acts (10–15 minutes each) presented by our talented community. These can be:
Dramatic or comedic scenes from classic or contemporary Bollywood films
Parodies or spoofs of well-known movie scenes or characters
Original skits inspired by Bollywood themes
Mash-ups of famous dialogues, songs, or storylines
Family or friend group productions!
Think of it as our own mini Bollywood stage show — fun, nostalgic, and totally desi!
Performance Guidelines
🎭 Act Length: 10 to 15 minutes (strictly timed to allow for multiple performances)
👨👩👧👦 Group Size: Duo, or group acts welcome (no solos)
🎥 Content: Must be appropriate for a family audience (PG-13). Could be drama, comedy, musical, etc.
🌟 Originality: You can re-enact a scene, adapt a classic, or create something new—but we encourage creative twists!
🎶 Music/Props: Feel free to include music, simple props, or costumes (we’ll provide AV support)
🇮🇳 Language: Hindi, English, or a mix (subtitles/dialogue translation optional if needed)
How can you participate?
Minimum information needed for concept submission by Aug 4th deadline:
Title and brief description of your proposed act
Group lead/contact
Other information needed by September 20:
Names of all participants for your play
Approximate run time
Any tech needs (audio/music/video cues)
📧 Email your submission to: aditya.nadkarni@gmail.com
Key Dates
Aug 4th - Last day to email us your ideas
Aug 15th or 22nd - Meet with the SACH Production team
Sep 20th - First rehearsal
Oct 4th - Stage rehearsal with audio and visuals
Oct 18th - Show time!
Questions?
Reach out to aditya.nadkarni@gmail.com — we’re happy to help brainstorm or guide you!
Let’s make SACH Talkies an unforgettable night of drama, laughter, and Bollywood magic!
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South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc.P.O. Box #72, Woodville MA 01784
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South Asian Circle of Hopkinton Inc.
Tax Exempt Organization status: 501c3 Non-profit
EIN - 83-1814970
Who is SACH?
South Asian Circle of Hopkinton (SACH) is a community based 501c3 public non-profit organization founded in September of 2018 with a mission to bring together the collective strength, celebrate the culture and share the vibrant spirit of the South Asian diaspora of Hopkinton.
OUR MISSION
Connecting the South Asian Community of Hopkinton with the town's larger community, Celebrating the Diverse Culture of the regions and Advocating Civic Engagement in improving Hopkinton's Circle of Support.
We do so through our 4 pillars:
• Celebrating Culture • Community Outreach • Civic engagement • Circle of Support
What are the countries that comprise of South Asia?
South Asia or Southern Asia, is a term used to represent the southern region of the Asian continent. The current territories of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, SriLanka, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Afghanistan form South Asia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asia
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