The hearts behind the production
A group of friends and professionals in the Simcoe County community, united by one wish: to see the Ramayana come alive on stage for our children — and yours.
Production Lead & Actor (Ravana)
An enterprise AI principal and certified executive coach based in Toronto, Shrish brings sixteen years of leadership and mentoring experience to the production — leading the company on and off stage, and taking on the complex, magnetic role of Ravana.
LinkedInDirector (Narrator) & Costumes
A marketing director with seventeen years of brand-building experience, Priya directs the production and guides the audience as narrator — while shaping the look and colour of every character.
LinkedInFinance & Actor
A technology professional and longtime community volunteer, Rahul looks after the project's finances — budgeting, tracking and keeping the books transparent — so the production stays true to its promise of free entry for every family.
LinkedInLead Actor (Shri Ram)
An enterprise account leader with eighteen years in technology and advisory businesses, Sushant steps onto the stage as Shri Ram — bringing presence, discipline and heart to the role at the very centre of the story.
LinkedInTech Lead & Sponsorships
A Toronto-based strategy and analytics leader with nearly two decades of experience, Piyush founded The Ramleela Project to bring the Ramayana's timeless lessons to families across Simcoe County — and now leads its technology and the partnerships that keep the show free.
LinkedInOperations & Sponsorship
Based in Barrie, Vatsal works in digital merchandising and marketing, looking after the quiet logistics that keep a business running smoothly. He brings that same care for detail to the project's operations and to the conversations with local businesses whose support keeps entry free for every family.
LinkedInDesign & Lead Actor (Mata Sita)
A trust, risk and governance professional with over a decade across global technology and consulting firms, Apoorva shapes the production's design — and carries the grace and quiet strength of Mata Sita on stage.
LinkedInOperations & Actor
A Toronto-based supply chain and business operations professional with over a decade of experience orchestrating complex operations, Surbhi keeps everything behind the scenes running flawlessly — then joins the cast when her cue comes.
LinkedInCostumes & Design
A global talent acquisition lead with over fifteen years of finding and bringing people together, Neeti leads costumes and design — the fabrics, jewellery and detail that turn volunteers into gods, demons and kings.
LinkedInLead Actor (Hanuman)
Arpit takes on Hanuman — the part the whole story turns on, where strength, humility, courage and devotion meet. As a lead actor he brings the search for Sita and the leap across the ocean to life on stage.
LinkedInLead Actor (Shri Lakshman)
An IT professional with fifteen years of experience, Mohit plays the role of Lakshman — a dependable, loyal and dedicated individual who supports the team, solves challenges and ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.