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Time of India

Language barriers vanish in Vivek Vijayakumaran's dialogue-free play

Bengaluru-based theatre artiste Vivek Vijayakumaran's play, It is You, resonates across languages, borders, and beliefs, without a single word being spoken. The play emerged from the desire to respond to the growing religious division and marginalisation, inviting the audience to an emotional space. Excerpts from a conversation: 'MOVEMENT CAN PORTRAY WHAT WORDS CAN'T' For Vivek and his collaborator Tyson, silence is a powerful universal medium that connects everyone. 'We knew we were tackling a complex theme. However, we also wanted this piece to transcend contexts — to smaller towns, villages, metros, and even beyond India. Movement can embody complexities that sometimes even language cannot hold. The idea is to reach people on a deeply human level, no matter what language they speak, which religion they practice, or where they come from,' shares Vivek. 'WRITING GOES BEYOND WORDS, I WRITE MOVEMENTS' 'I write actions, sequences, movements, and describe in detail what happens, where, and why. It's all about mapping a performer's journey on stage. Every movement and gesture has an intention behind it. I write when the sound should come in, and what instrument will be played. The script is more like a blueprint, a guide that holds the soul of the performance. It shows the path, but what happens on the floor is what truly brings it alive,' explains Vivek. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Working without a director was a challenge for Tyson and me. There was no one else to point out mistakes. But, we because our biggest critics; we spent so long on the floor that the play is now in our bones Vivek Vijayakumaran 'THE PLAY IS A CALL FOR COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY' 'The play engages with questions of power and control, but it ultimately turns the mirror towards the audience. The title of the play itself is a direct provocation. Maybe it is you who is the problem. Maybe it is you who is the solution. It is a call to recognise our role in the systems we critique. It is a demand for introspection, accountability, and empathy,' says Vivek.