Indian Women Impact, a grassroots non-profit organisation working with underprivileged children in Jaipur, presents “MAD HOUSE”, a bold and thought-provoking theatre performance that puts mental health at the forefront. The show will be staged on 10th July 2025 at 7:00 PM at Krishnayan Auditorium, Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), Jaipur.
Unlike conventional plays, MAD HOUSE does not follow a linear storyline. Instead, it explores trauma, loneliness, psychological unrest, and the human struggle for identity through a contemporary, non-traditional format. The performance is brought to life by children of Indian Women Impact—most of them 16-year-old students from underserved communities—many of whom have performed earlier at reputed platforms like the National School of Drama.
Sonu Bharti, who plays Othello, shares, “Othello isn’t just angry — he’s tired. He constantly has to prove his worth.”
The play is structured into four episodes, each reinterpreting a classical character through the lens of modern psychology: Othello, whose rage stems from insecurity and racial bias; Medea, whose pain is voiced through silence and movement; Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, whose ambition and guilt mirror real mental health struggles; and Hamlet, Arjuna, and Sisyphus—three figures united by inner paralysis. A satirical chorus questions the idea of heroism itself: “Are they heroes? Or just survivors of a fractured world?”
The production is directed by Mudita Chaudhary, with movement direction by Kamakshi Saxena, and associate direction by Gaurav Kumar. The team also includes Shubham Soyal (Music), Vijay Prajapat (Lighting), Simran Nagpal (Aerial Training), and producers Anastasiya Savchenko and Indian Women Impact. Costumes and makeup are led by Aslam Pathan, Kavita Tiwari, and the Indian Women Impact team, with backstage support from Raju Thakur.
The cast includes Sonu Bharti, Monu Bharti, Om Imam, Divya Jarwal, Sunil Mali, Khushi Bairwa, Jahnavi Chauhan, Sonam Khatik, Komal Mahawar, and Manish Bairwa.
Indian Women Impact was founded during the COVID-19 lockdown as a community learning space. Since then, it has evolved into a platform offering children exposure to computer skills, languages, theatre, entrepreneurship, and more. Over 400+ children have been part of the organisation’s programs, with many pursuing careers in engineering, medicine, aviation, and business. The focus is not just on academics, but on building courage, confidence, and creative expression.