"A True Calling", to be enacted on January 11 by EX-Theatre Asia of Taiwan, has common characteristics of Asian theatre like story-telling, dance, music, poetry and masks.
The play, in Manipuri and Mandarin languages and based on the original story by Vijayadan Detta, is about a talented actor who wanders the country and earns a living by performing multiple roles.
One moment he can be a tiger, scaring away villagers, and the next moment he becomes a guru, advising the wealthy on how to find peace. A king hears of his talent and summons him to put on the biggest performance of his life. Seeking to perfect his craft, the actor agrees, but at some cost.
Besides "A True Calling", three other Manipuri plays