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Shayok Misha Chowdhury and his mother, Bulbul Chakraborty, are performing 'Rheology' at REDCAT, an experimental play that uses theoretical physics to explore themes of loss and resilience.
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Who
Shayok Misha Chowdhury, Bulbul Chakraborty, George Crotty
What
Shayok Misha Chowdhury and his mother, Bulbul Chakraborty, are performing 'Rheology' at REDCAT, an experimental play that uses theoretical physics to explore themes of loss and resilience.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:02:50 GMT · 3h 34m ago
Where
Los Angeles, California, United States ·
Why
The play was created by Chowdhury and Chakraborty to help him prepare for the inevitable loss of his mother, who is in her 70s.
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How this affects you
This collaborative work blends science and art to address universal human experiences like grief, offering a unique perspective on how different disciplines can process difficult emotions. The exploration of rheology — the science of how substances respond to stress — serves as a metaphor for human resilience and adaptation in the face of loss, providing an original framework for understanding personal trauma and recovery.
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