Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli Instagram – ‘COVID: What It Is’ is an absurdist experimental monologue that satirizes fear-mongering by the media and forces us to reflect on what it really means to live together in society. Inspired by a Teju Cole essay, this solo piece is written and performed by Venkataraghavan Subha Srinivasan and directed by Lakshmipriyaa Chandramouli. It premiered at the Short+Sweet Theatre Festival in Chennai in Nov 2022 where it won: – Best Script, Week 3 – Play of the Day, Week 3 Show 3 – Finalist (Jury Choice) – Lots of audience appreciation Photos courtesy @foto_hunt & audience members Coverage in @indulgexpress Poster created by director @lakshmipriyaachandramouli Venue: @afmadras Gratitude to @theprakritifoundation for creating, curating and executing a lovely festival. Link to watch in bio. Alliance Française of Madras