“Humerican Xpress”

About the event

NRI (Not Really Indian) Productions presents its second project, Humerican Xpress. This lively production, brought to life by Phoenix professionals, captures the essence of family, friends, fun, and the ups and downs of life, all with a dash of spice. With plenty of English throughout, this show is accessible and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of cultural or language background. All proceeds benefit important community causes.

Why the title “Humerican Xpress”? 

“Hum” in Hindi means “we.” The word “Humerican,” therefore, signifies the collective diaspora of people from the Indian subcontinent who have immigrated to America. 

“Xpress” can be perceived in many different contexts, as in an expression of thoughts; an immigrant’s journey; a jolly, fun, scenic train ride; and much more—interpretations could be numerous! 

Not Really Indian (NRI) is a group of professionals (one entrepreneur and the rest physicians) with varied interests, theatre being one of them (although some did not know they could actually act!).  Countless hours of time and physical and emotional energies have gone into bringing NRI’s second production to life. The cast are theatre fans turned actors who are propelled with a common purpose of giving back to their community while exploring the fringes of their creative potential. For this second presentation, NRI hopes the effort is accepted by the audience with support, chuckles, and smiles! 

This two-act play is an exaggerated satirical attempt at showcasing a slice of life of first-generation immigrants. The play weaves through human insecurities, relationships, and interactions on the broader canvas of the reality of living, working, and raising a family in America. It is a dramatized version of life and a spoof on the stereotypical behaviors of people from different regions of the subcontinent. As the story unfolds, it is interspersed with some hard-hitting truths (the audience absolutely has a choice to accept them or not) and subtle messages. Not so subtle of a message is that of mental health awareness and reducing the associated stigma. 

Enjoy the ride into NRI’s “Naan- American” lives!