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Here And Now Theatre is where stories come alive—stories that delve deep into the human experience, exploring love, loss, power, identity, and everything in between. Founded by Aakash Prabhakar after years of intensive theatre training, the company is driven by a simple yet profound mission: to create meaningful performances that resonate with today’s audiences.
Over the past seven years, we’ve performed to packed houses, staging over 300 shows that have touched hearts, sparked conversations, and left audiences with something to take home. From original creations to critically acclaimed adaptations, our productions are not just performances—they are experiences that stay with you long after the final curtain call.
Every play we bring to the stage is a labor of love, crafted with passion, creativity, and a desire to connect deeply with our audience. We believe theatre is more than entertainment; it’s a way to hold a mirror to life, ask difficult questions, and celebrate the shared humanity that unites us all.
Motherf**ker with the Hat is a dark comedy that revolves around Jackie, a recovering addict recently out of prison, and his girlfriend Veronica, who is struggling with her own addictions. Jackie is thrilled to have landed a legitimate job and is determined to rebuild his life. However, his newfound optimism is shattered when he discovers an unfamiliar hat in their apartment, leading him to suspect Veronica of infidelity.
As Jackie seeks advice and solace from his AA sponsor Ralph D., his cousin Julio, and others in his orbit, the complexities of loyalty, love, betrayal, and addiction unravel. Ralph D., who outwardly seems like a pillar of support, harbors his own secrets, complicating Jackie’s quest for truth and redemption.
Set in the gritty world of New York City, the play is a sharp, raw exploration of flawed relationships, personal accountability, and the messy, often humorous intersections of love and addiction. With biting dialogue and deeply human characters, Guirgis crafts a poignant and entertaining story that examines the challenge of change in a chaotic world.
Written By :- Stephen Adly Guirgis
Directed by Aakash Prabhakar
About the founder
Aakash Prabhakar is the founder of Here and Now theatre and a producer. Crumpled - A Compilation Of Imperfect Love Stories, his first production, did more than 25 odd, shows in different parts of the country. He has done a year long conservatory course in theatre making and acting. He has been a part of several plays Taboo Talks, Orphans, Confessions, Absolute, Marri geology, Romeo and Juliet, Crumpled, Suburban Comedy being some of them.
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