The Elephant in the Room

DC Premiere
June 1-23, 2024
Playwright & Performer
Priyanka Shetty
Director
Theresa M. Davis
DC Premiere

“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 US to pursue an acting career, things don’t quite turn out how she imagined. Watch Priyanka’s real life story unfold as she transitions from her deeply embedded roots in India to find 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.

Boiler Room Series

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM returns to the Keegan stage after its 2020 developmental workshop and public presentation as part of the Boiler Room Series. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOILER ROOM SERIES

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Special Performances
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Matinee Child Care

June 9, 2024 | 2:30-5:00 pm
Parents are invited to join us for the Sunday, June 9 matinee and register their Pre-K to 5th grade children for onsite child care with Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA Teaching Artists during the show. (Limited capacity and all children must be registered in advance. Show ticket sold separately.)

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Young Professionals Happy Hour

June 14, 2024 | Happy Hour @ 7:00 pm, Show @ 8:00 pm
Discounted tickets are $40 and include 1 pre-show drink, exclusive access to our mezzanine, and a seat for the evening’s performance

Audience Talkback: Meet the Artists

June 23, 2024 | Following the performance
Free and open to all patrons

“Shetty is a formidable performer, who succeeds in switching from humour to rage in a mere minute as she recounts the knock-backs, hostility and sadness with which she navigates the world of the arts and the so-called American Dream.”
— Fest Magazine
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