02 / THE NATIONAL STAGE
BMM 2026 · SEATTLEFROM OREGON TO THE NATIONAL STAGE
गोंद्या आला रे!
Gondya Ala Re!
Written & directed by Abhay Dharmadhikari
History becomes personal.
A story finds a new generation.
A Marathi production connecting history, identity and the legacy of the Chapekar Brothers. Its presentation at BMM 2026 marked Abhay’s first national-stage production—a milestone in a continuing theatrical journey.
Discuss a presentation ↗BMM 2026 · THE PRODUCTION POSTER
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BMM 2026 · SEATTLE / TOGETHER AFTER THE PERFORMANCE
One stage.
A whole team behind it.
Gondya Ala Re! was a shared achievement. This photograph brings everyone together after the BMM 2026 performance—a moment to celebrate the people behind the production.
BMM 2026 · NORTH AMERICA PROGRAMS
Helping shape
the national stage.
Organizing Committee Member
North America Programs
Alongside presenting Gondya Ala Re!, Abhay served on the nine-member North America Programs committee for the BMM 2026 National Convention, helping select program performances for the gathering in Seattle.
The convention brought Marathi culture and community together at the Seattle Convention Center, with theatre, music, dance and folk arts sharing the spotlight.
जपूया संस्कृती, विणूया नाती!
A three-day convention experience celebrating culture, connection and performance.
Explore the official BMM 2026 website ↗The official website lists the wider convention dates as August 6–9, 2026.
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