Chitra: Ein Spiel in einem Aufzug

A lyrical drama that transports listeners to the ancient world of the Mahabharata, this work follows the striking figure of Chitra, a princess raised as a warrior to fulfill her father’s desperate wish for a male heir. The story opens in a temple where the gods of love and eternal youth converse with her, revealing her inner conflict between duty and the longing for a life beyond prescribed gender roles. When Chitra ventures into the forest, she encounters a mysterious archer, a moment that ignites both tension and curiosity.

The encounter quickly evolves into a subtle dance of words and arrows, hinting at deeper currents of destiny, honor, and forbidden affection. Through poetic dialogue and vivid imagery, the play explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the fragile balance between personal desire and societal expectations. Listeners are invited into a world where myth and emotion intertwine, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of love and duty.