Indian Performing Arts Samskriti has long been credited with trailblazing programs, often the first of their kind in Houston, which have later spawned many similar events in the city. From multicultural to cross-cultural to traditional, Samskriti has presented many genres of dance, showcasing the diversity and the extraordinarily distinct beauty of each. Curated by Samskriti's award-winning and iconic Artistic Director, Dr. Rathna Kumar, CALL OF THE FLUTE brings together the best of Houston's dancing talent. Choreographed by senior artists, the dances describe the universally beloved Krishna at different stages of his life - as an adorable child, a mischievous youth, a friend for life, and the savior of his devotees. 

Samskriti presents a beautiful tapestry of 6 different and distinct forms of classical dances from India, performed by Houston's illustrious dance companies, under the direction of well established teachers and choreographers - Abhinaya School of Dance (Indrani Parthasarathy), Anjali Dance Company (Rathna Kumar), Kalangan Odissi Dance Academy (Supradipta Dutta) , Nritya School of Dance (Padmini Chari), Rice Rasikas (Rice University), Samskriti Dance Company, Silambam Dance Company (Lavanya Rajagopalan), Soma Gupta's School of Manipuri, Storytellers Dance School (Ekta Popat), Sunanda's Performing Arts Center (Sunanda Nair), Tatvam Scool of Dance (Lavanya Prabhu). This is a rare opportunity to see the coming together, on one platform, of diverse dancers and dances, highlighting the music, dance and choreography of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Mohini Attam and Manipuri in a thematic presentation on Krishna, the Divine Flautist.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 4:00 PM

Matchbox 4

RUNTIME:
2 hours

TICKETS:
Reserved Seating
$52 Premium
$32 Gold
$22 Silver

Students/Seniors may receive a $5 discount by
using the code Flute2025 at checkout.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL

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🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

• Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office. 
• The Box Office opens 2 hours before curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales. 
• All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations after purchase. 
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⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

• MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
  Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or snack before the show. 
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• Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 
• Please note: Some shows have a no late seating or re-entry after the performance has begun. Arrive early! 

🚗 LOCATION & PARKING: MATCH is located in Midtown Houston. Click here for directions and parking options, including garages and metered street parking.

🍽️ RESTAURANTS & BARS: Make it a night out! Click here for a curated list of nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance of MATCH.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. For accessible seating or special assistance, please contact the box office in advance so we can help accommodate your needs. Click here to email the box office.