Off-Kendrik is primarily an experimental Bangla theater group. Our work draws on various contemporary issues faced by a constantly-changing Bengali community, both at home and abroad. Most of our productions have been original plays in Bangla.

Kendrik—কেন্দ্রিক—is the Bengali word for center: so Off-Kendrik is a hybrid word that means off-center.

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Our production style has been inspired by black box theater; we use a minimalist approach and active use of alternative spaces to express ourselves. Since 2018, we have expanded to adapting classic Bengali plays and mainstream production styles.

In 2016, Off-Kendrik started producing a curated story-telling performance piece called Voices. This biennial and bi-lingual (English/Bengali) program has focused on the South Asian community with a view to expanding to a broader immigrant community in the future. The program has emphasized participation by young adults, featuring pieces by high-schoolers and recent college graduates

We primarily perform in spaces at local Universities (including Lesley University, Boston University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute) and schools (Andover’s Pike School, Waltham’s Fitzgerald Elementary). Monthly meetings are held at local libraries or individual members’ homes.

Governing Body

Off-Kendrik's governing body is made up of Bengali-Americans passionate about theater. Learn more here.

History

Learn more about Off-Kendrik’s history.

Contact

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