Also, if you are in West Michigan you are welcome to come to the event to see some south Asian culture and of course watch me make a fool out of myself, nothing from an ordinary day in the life of Patra eh.  The pooja (which is like an Indian Christmas fyi) event starts at 3PM at the West Michigan Hindu temple…please note I have not been to a Hindu temple or a pooja event in over 12 years ever since I realized my mum uses these events to bid me off for an arranged marriage to some twice my age Quicky Mart clerk type gee you’d think she could find me an engineer or a lawyer type at least…so anyways this is a big daunting step for me and I hope to redeem her love for me…although it will probably backfire knowing my luck and I’ll end up offending someone(s)…but it’ll be fun to see the “aunties” chase me out of the temple!

http://www.westmichiganhindutemple.org/

4870 Whitneyville Avenue, SE Ada MI 49301

Hey Michigan peeps! Just want to invite you to some performances I’m in: Fundraiser this Saturday 24th, 2011.  There will be TONS of cool door prizes (like food certificates to local eateries) and a silent auction with some sweet deals too!…love to see ya there!

http://www.starkturnplayers.org/upcoming-productions.html

Indian Child Trading Services Sketch Video

The idea to produce this sketch came from my childhood fears of my mother threatening to sell me off if I didn’t listen to her!

So You Think You Can’t Dance? Wanna get in shape, but don’t like working out in the gym or working out period!  Well you can do both with the Bollywood Hip Hop Dance Party Workout!

* Learn some hot new moves and feel confident on the dance floor!
* Socialize with friends and family…and make new ones with similar dance interests!
* Have tons of fun without realizing you’re cardio-sculpting yourself into shape!
* Showcase and perform a choreographed routine and dance like a Bollywood Star!

So what are you waiting for?…”Jai ho and add some spice to your workout with the Bollywood Hip Hop Dance Party Workout!“

For more details go to: http://www.enjoylearning.com/
Click on image of the Fall catalog and scroll to page 10

You can contact Forest Hills Public Schools Community Services for more information on how to register located at: 660 Forest Hill Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids, MI 49546 Tel: 616-493-8950.  Classes will be held in a beautiful state of the art studio at Forest Hills Public Schools Fine Arts Center next door.  See ya on the dance floor!

Patra G

***FREE Show***
LOVE Vs. ARRANGED MARRIAGE
Written and Performed by Patra Gupta

A comedic solo piece about a young British Indian girl’s dilemma choosing “Love versus Arranged Marriage” in her journey to find a man juxtaposed by the funny and dramatic relationship with her neurotic traditional Indian mother!

Tuesday, July 12 at 8:00pm
Location: Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson 6539 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90038

One Person Show Trailer
A comedic solo piece about a young girl’s dilemma choosing “Love versus Arranged Marriage” in her journey to find a man juxtaposed by the funny and dramatic relationship with her neurotic traditional Indian mother!

Written and Performed by Patra Gupta

June 20 and 27, 2011 @ 9PM
Playing on Comedy Mondays @ DogStoryTheater 7 Jefferson Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Get tix online @ http://www.dogstorytheater.com/mondays/