“This play is the outcome of our collective effort, in which every member of the cast and crew has put in their time, ability and craft to take it to the audience. Be it set design, costume or props, this has been the most extensive project that I have worked on in my life. And given the challenges and consequences we have faced over the past two years, this project has made me realise that no matter what, persistence and resilience finally pay off!,” says the actor-director, who was part of Chanakya Vyas’ acclaimed piece Jhund and also did shows of his solo performance, Adhura, in recent times.Anybody who has been following Our Theatre’s works over the years would remember their ‘Eat for Art’ fundraising initiative. Interestingly, the making of this project too involved the cast and crew members to not only train and manage other tasks, but also cook and eat together at the studio. “It provided a unique opportunity for all us to know each other better outside the realm of the rehearsal room. A kitchen or a makeshift cooking space automatically creates an informal and a more comfortable atmosphere, where one can relax and engage with one another. More than cooking a delectable meal, this was about accommodating other people’s taste and sharing the physical labour and experience. This, in turn, has positively impacted the making of the play,” explains Vivek, who recently also made his film debut with the Kamal KM-directed Malayalam political thriller Pada.”