EP 535: Taha Mandviwala On His Career-Defining Role In Stage Production Of “Life Of Pi”

Pakistani American actor Taha Mandviwala is now starring as “Pi” in the highly acclaimed theatrical adaptation of the bestselling novel and award-winning film of the same name. As part of the cast that is currently touring stages across America and elsewhere, Mandviwala reveals the depths of his character and what he has to do to come across as a believable teenaged boy. He also unpacks the artistry and athleticism that’s required by the puppeteers who bring the zoo animals to life for the audience.