Among the many odds stacked against the live medium of theatre, the prospect of performing in a sparsely occupied venue can be the most daunting. A low turnout could be the result of an odd weekday slot, low or no publicity budget, an unforeseen clash with, say, a World Cup final, or even when other eventualities are taken care of, a downpour.

With rains wreaking havoc on the city year after year, catching a play is not the first idea on most people's mind even on a weekend. Staging a performance in the monsoon then becomes a prerogative of only the brave, and established theatre groups with a steady following. But why must the exigencies of weather come in the way of creativity, is what the founders of OverAct: The Alternative Theatre Space in Versova had in mind when they made an interesting announcement earlier this month.