LSC After Dark presents Surati's Diwali Gala and Festival

Surati for Performing Arts , has created, produced and performed original works that have had a national impact on communities within the U.S and beyond. Surati’s work has attracted people from over 25 U.S states and 10 countries worldwide. Surati Founder & Artistic director, Rimli Roy, an artiste herself, runs the creative side of the organization and often plays the role of executive producer for its programs. The administration, marketing and public relations are handled by contractors, for programs throughout the year. Surati works with dancers, musicians, technicians, composers and actors and has about 60 volunteers who donate their time throughout the year for various tasks. Even during the pandemic Surati has created programs to serve over 10,000 people in-person and via social media websites (facebook, instagram. youtube etc.) Surati works with artists, administrators and technicians who are culturally and ethnically diverse, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans as well as individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Surati brings its programming to the under-served communities including senior citizens and low-income communities. Surati also runs programs for youth and children, and has provided scholarships to 50 low-income students.