Song of Joy

Song of Joy is an autobiographical play that explores how perpetually immigrating as a child shapes an individual’s family and definition of “home.” Throughout the play, Carol embodies colorful characters from his family to share his experience navigating a life that is constantly in motion. From learning Carnatic music in a boarding school in India, to auditioning to be a ballerina in Texas, Carol seeks acceptance from those he loves while coming into his newfound “American” identity.