1.31.07, NYC: Long time supporters, celebrities and admirers alike came out to celebrate Desipina’s five year anniversary held at the Lighthouse in New York City. The occasion highlighted the accomplishments Desipina has made over the past 5 years while shedding light on its bright future ahead. The actors had the crowd in stitches as they performed segments from their popular production of Seven 11 Convenience Theatre. These are original, provocative, and highly entertaining series where 7 gifted storytellers present plays that are 11 minutes long, all of which are set in convenience stores. Seven.11 opens March 29th at New York City’s Abrons Arts Center, 466 Grand Street, NYC. Henrystreet.org/arts

Desipina is a fusion arts company that focuses on film and theater to promote the sharing and spreading of artistic, cultural, and political dialogues within and between communities. Desipina, as a term, is slang for describing a person of South Asian (desi) and Filipina (pina) descent, following the heritage of the two founding sisters, Rehana Mirza and Rohi Mirza Pandya. Together, these sisters and their supporters have brought a new, powerful voice to the South Asian community.

For more information please visit Desipina online at www.Desipina.org.