cleveland PUBLIC theatre

Presents

The Elephant In the Room

by Priyanka Shetty

November 14 through November 17, 2024

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the Midwest debut of the critically acclaimed The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty in partnership with the Federation of India Community Associations.

Unapologetically Indian, Irreverently American, "One-Woman Wonder" Priyanka Shetty's The Elephant in the Room is a witty, dark comedy about just your typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor who must navigate life as an immigrant arriving in Trump's America. When Priyanka makes the bold move to defy her family by quitting her IT job and moving to the U.S. to pursue an acting career, things don’t quite turn out how she imagined. The play navigates Priyanka's real-life journey as she transitions from her deeply embedded roots in India to finding context and common ground in America. Gear up for a funny, tumultuous ride through immiscible cultures, unforgettable love, irreparable loss, and the desperation of not belonging anywhere. 

*Actor appears courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Ticket And Show Information
Tickets for The Elephant in the Room can be purchased at www.cptonline.org or through the box office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501 using the theater’s Choose-What-You-Pay option with no handling fees. Note that there are also a limited number of reserved seats that are the closest center most seats to the stage that are $100 and $50. 

There are also some VIP seats that are being sold through Federation of India Community Association through Federation of India Community Associations by contacting FICA members Ritu - 1 (216) 577-3210 or Mala - 1 (216) 533 5769. 

The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a patron elevator and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.