“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.
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
Thursdays-Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
$50 for single tickets
25% discount when you build a package with 4+ mainstage shows
$10 off per ticket when you buy 10+ tickets to a single performance
90 minutes with no intermission
Please note that this production features some use of flashing lights.
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.)
June 9, 2024 | Following the performance
Join us for a special discussion about real life experiences of immigrants and refugees coming to the United States, in relation to Priyanka’s stories in ELEPHANT. Moderated by Andrea Cali and featuring special guests Kenn Speicher, Dr. Kochai Jawed, and members of the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition. Free and open to all patrons.
June 10, 2024 | 7:00 pm
Featuring a film viewing of Priyanka’s recent journey through the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, announcements about future projects in the works for Priyanka and Keegan, and an audience Q&A. All tickets available Pay What You Can
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
June 23, 2024 | Following the performance
Free and open to all patrons
PRIYANKA SHETTY (Playwright & Performer) is an award-winning actor, director, and playwright based in Philadelphia, PA. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM has been performed at numerous venues across the country including The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and was staged at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Assembly Festival which was followed by a Scotland Tour. Priyanka made her Off-Broadway debut with #CHARLOTTESVILLE at the Drama Desk award-winning 59E59 Theaters’ “East to Edinburgh” Festival in 2021. She was also handpicked for the prestigious Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive in 2021, and was the semi-finalist for the 2022 Eugene O’Neill National Playwrights Conference. Priyanka earned a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Virginia and has served on the faculty of the University of Virginia’s Department of Drama. www.priyankashetty.com
