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About

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Hello, I am Rohan. Welcome to Curtains Up!.

 

My mission is to build a global platform that amplifies expert voices in theatre, explores its cross-generational impact, and mobilizes the performing arts to support young artists and senior wellness initiatives.

I am deeply passionate about drama and theatre history, while equally driven by the analytical disciplines of business, economics, and mathematics. Whether solving complex problems, designing entrepreneurial strategies, or performing on stage, I integrate creativity with analytical rigor in every pursuit.

To advance this vision, I founded Curtains Up! A historical perspective on drama, a podcast and blog that examine the history, business, and technological future of the performing arts—including the role of AI. The podcast takes listeners from ancient Greek ritual to Shakespearean drama and contemporary theatre, positioning the arts as both a cultural legacy and an innovative, socially impactful enterprise.

Guest Speakers

Dr. Scott Magelssen

Dr. Scott Magelssen

Executive Director, Floyd U. Jones Family Endowed Chair

Professor, Theatre History, University of Washington, Seattle

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Prof Kathy A. Perkins

Prof Kathy A. Perkins

Lighting Designer, Theater Historian, Professor Emerita, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Dr. Erith Jaffe-Berg

Dr. Erith Jaffe-Berg

Professor of Theatre at the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production at the University of California, Riverside,

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Dr. Carol Symes

Dr. Carol Symes

Professor of Theater History, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Professor Xing Fan

Professor Xing Fan

Professor of Chinese Drama, University of Toronto

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Dr. Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei

Dr. Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei

Professor Emerita of Theater, UCLA | Playwright | Scholar of Japanese and Intercultural Performance

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Mathew AJ Gregory

Mathew AJ Gregory

Teacher, actor, director, designer, School of Drama, New School. New York

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Jerik Fernandez

Jerik Fernandez

MFA in Acting at the University of Washington’s School of Drama

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Moumita Bhattacharya

Moumita Bhattacharya

Director, Choreographer, and Storyteller. Seattle WA

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David Alan Roby

David Alan Roby

David Roby (He/Him) Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, Seattle WA

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Instagram

My Instagram page is a treasure for bite‑sized theater history, global stagecraft, and expert interviews.  Step behind the curtain with us – from medieval street performances to Chinese opera duels! want to dive deeper – then enjoy my full episodes on Spotify which you can access from my Instagram page.

Latest Blogs

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Empowering Young Artists. Enriching Senior Lives.

Curtains Up! is more than a podcast—it’s a movement to preserve, celebrate, and support the world of theatre. Our upcoming donation initiatives are designed to directly contribute to foundations, artist funds, and creative causes that keep storytelling alive. Whether you’re wearing it, gifting it, or supporting it, your contribution will help real stories reach real stages.

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Curtains Up !

A Historical Perspective on Drama

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Listen Where Stories Come Alive

From ancient drama to modern movements, explore the voices, histories, and ideas shaping the world of theatre. ​

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Learn from the Masters of the Stage

Every episode brings you closer to directors, historians, performers, and creators shaping theatre today.

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Causes I support through theater

As a student, I use theater to empower young performers while creating meaningful connections that improve senior wellness. Proceeds from Curtains Up merchandise are reinvested into youth theater funding and senior wellness initiatives. 

A Glimpse into Our Growth

A Glimpse into Our Growth

Instagram Followers

3017

Monthly Visitors

112400

Total Donated

21300

Global Listeners

24800

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