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Puja Mohindra

Birth Place: Chicago

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A Chicago native, Puja Mohindra is an actor and writer based out of Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the A.C.T. MFA Acting program, and is most often recognized for her digital media work, such as the comedic sketches, “Sh*t White Girls Say To Indian Girls,” “To Ashton Kutcher, Love Kimmy Patel,” and her recurring roles in the web series, “Debt Collectors” and “The Lady’s Discourse.” She has created, written, produced, and starred in the comedic web series, “Friendly Confines,” which is currently being shopped around to production companies. She will next star in the horror feature film, “Muck.” Other recent film work includes the comedic feature, “I’m Not Like That No More,” where she played alongside comedians Paul Rodriguez and Felipe Esparza, the winner of “Last Comic Standing.” Puja’s dramatic work can be seen in the films, “Foreign” and “Second Best,” which have traveled to festivals worldwide. She will return to her stage roots later this year when she brings her one-woman show to Los Angeles and New York. Other favorite theater credits include: Tara in “A Widow of Now Importance” at East West Players, Belle in the American Conservatory Theater’s & South Coast Rep’s production of “A Christmas Carol,” the title role in Jean Anouilh’s “Antigone,” & Mary Warren in “The Crucible.” TV Credits include: “Undercovers,” “CSI: Miami ,” “Three Rivers,” “Miami Medical,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “All My Children,” “Valentine,” and the HBO pilot, “1%.” She is a former dance company member of Natya Dance Theatre in Chicago and has toured across the U.S. and India performing the classical Indian dance, Bharata Natyam. When she’s not on set or stage, she has a passion for being in the audience, with her family, and in Chicago.

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Victory Gardens Theater Announces Tanuja Jagernauth As 2019 Marcelle McVay Management Fellow


Victory Gardens Theater announces Tanuja Jagernauth as the 2019 Marcelle McVay Management Fellow for 2019. Victory Gardens Next Generation Fellowships provide comprehensive mentorship, requisite training, and experience for these future leaders of color, preparing them to helm arts institutions or departments on the national and local level. The 2019 Macelle McVay Management Fellowship is made possible by support from the Weiss Grosshandler Charitable Fund.

Casting Announced for Rasaka Theatre Company's World Premiere of VANYA (OR, 'THAT'S LIFE!')


Rasaka Theatre Company announced casting for the World Premiere of VANYA (or, 'That's Life!'), adapted from Chekhov by Lavina Jadhwani, directed by Kaiser Ahmed.

Casting Announced for Rasaka Theatre Company's World Premiere of VANYA (OR, 'THAT'S LIFE!')


Rasaka Theatre Company announced casting for the World Premiere of VANYA (or, 'That's Life!'), adapted from Chekhov by Lavina Jadhwani, directed by Kaiser Ahmed.

Haven Theatre Company's HOT GEORGIA SUNDAY Opens 11/24


Haven Theatre Company opens their 2014 - 2015 Season with the Chicago premiere of Catherine Trieschmann's Hot Georgia Sunday, directed by Marti Lyons, at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., November 22 - December 21. Previews are Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Opening night is Monday, Nov. 24 at 7:30 p.m. The regular schedule is Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Regular tickets are $30, senior tickets are $25, previews tickets are $20 and industry/student tickets are $10. You can purchase tickets and get more information at www.haventheatrechicago.com.

Haven Theatre Company's 2014-2015 Season to Include HOT GEORGIA SUNDAY & DON'T GO GENTLE


Haven Theatre Company announces their 2014-2015 season. The company's second full season features two Chicago premiere productions: Catherine Trieschmann's Hot Georgia Sunday, directed by Marti Lyons, at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave., and Stephen Belber's Don't Go Gentle, directed by Cody Estle, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets will go on sale at a later date and will be announced on the Haven Theatre Company website: www.HavenTheatreChicago.com.

Haven Theatre Company to Present SEMINAR, 3/3-4/13


Haven Theatre Company presents the third show in their inaugural season, the Chicago premiere of Seminar, a provocative comedy written by Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck and directed by Marti Lyons, Monday, March 3 - Sunday, April 13 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Preview performances are Feb, 27, 28, March 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and are $20. Opening/Press night is Monday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Regular performances occur Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and are $32. Senior tickets are $25 and Industry/Student tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.theaterwit.org or by calling the box office at 773.975.8150. For more information, go to www.haventheatrechicago.com.

Haven Theatre to Present the Chicago Premiere of SEMINAR, 3/3-4/13


Haven Theatre Company presents the third show in their inaugural season, the Chicago premiere of Seminar, a provocative comedy written by Pulitzer Prize nominee Theresa Rebeck and directed by Marti Lyons, Monday, March 3 - Sunday, April 13 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Preview performances are Feb, 27, 28, March 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. and are $20. Opening/Press night is Monday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Regular performances occur Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and are $32. Senior tickets are $25 and Industry/Student tickets are $10. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.theaterwit.org or by calling the box office at 773.975.8150. For more information, go to www.haventheatrechicago.com.

THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN Reading Set for Pierce Hall, Beg. 8/3


THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN by Shane Sakhrani - Directed by Anish Jethmalani will have a staged reading - 3 performances only - Friday, August 3rd - Saturday, August 4th - Sunday August 5th at Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W Washington St., Chicago.

Silk Road Rising Presents Public Staged Readings of THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN, 8/3-8/5


Silk Road Rising presents three staged readings of Shane Sakhrani's new play THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN, directed by Anish Jethmalani, and featuring Minita Ghandi, Puja Mohindra, Kelly O'Sullivan, Anita Chandwaney, Dipika Cherala, Behzad Dabu, Neal Dandade, Kamal Hans, and Khurram Mozaffar.

THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN Reading Set for Pierce Hall, Beg. 8/3


THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN by Shane Sakhrani - Directed by Anish Jethmalani will have a staged reading - 3 performances only - Friday, August 3rd - Saturday, August 4th - Sunday August 5th at Pierce Hall at The Historic Chicago Temple Building, 77 W Washington St., Chicago.

Silk Road Rising Presents Public Staged Readings of THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN, 8/3-8/5


Silk Road Rising presents three staged readings of Shane Sakhrani's new play THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN, directed by Anish Jethmalani, and featuring Minita Ghandi, Puja Mohindra, Kelly O'Sullivan, Anita Chandwaney, Dipika Cherala, Behzad Dabu, Neal Dandade, Kamal Hans, and Khurram Mozaffar.

East West Players’ A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE Closes 10/9


East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, will present the final performance of A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE by Shane Sakhrani on October 11, 2011.

East West Players’ 46th Season Launches With A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE


East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, opens its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the world premiere comedy A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE by Shane Sakhrani.

East West Players' World Premiere Play Partners with South Asian Network and USC School of Theatre


East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, opens its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the world premiere comedy A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE by Shane Sakhrani.

East West Players’ 46th Season Launches With A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE


East West Players (EWP), the nation's largest producing organization of Asian American artistic work and the longest-running professional theatre of color in the country, opens its 46th Anniversary season, themed Languages of Love, with the world premiere comedy A WIDOW OF NO IMPORTANCE by Shane Sakhrani.

Hal Landon, Jr. Leads A CHRISTMAS CAROL At South Coast Rep 11/27-12/26


South Coast Repertory and Hal Landon, Jr. will celebrate their 31st season of A Christmas Carol Nov. 27 through Dec. 26.

Hal Landon, Jr. Leads A CHRISTMAS CAROL At South Coast Rep 11/27-12/26


South Coast Repertory and Hal Landon, Jr. will celebrate their 31st season of A Christmas Carol Nov. 27 through Dec. 26.

Hal Landon, Jr. Leads A CHRISTMAS CAROL At South Coast Rep 11/27-12/26


South Coast Repertory and Hal Landon, Jr. will celebrate their 31st season of A Christmas Carol Nov. 27 through Dec. 26.

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