The Elephant in the Room is a dark comedy written by and featuring Priyanka Shetty. The story centers on the experiences of an Indian metalhead and software engineer-turned-actor navigating life as an immigrant in Trump's America. This witty production explores the challenges and absurdities of adjusting to a new culture while grappling with personal identity and societal expectations. The show will be presented at the Cleveland Public Theatre from November 14 to November 17, 2024.
Cast and Creative team for The Elephant in the Room at Cleveland Public Theatre
Cast
Mira
Ensemble
Ensemble
Ensemble
Paige Conway
Director
Madison Wetzell
The Body Play
Djapo Cultural Institute
The Light of Kinara
Bella Sin
Tease the Season
Priyanka Shetty
The Elephant in the Room
Hassan
Ensemble
Sami
Ensemble
francisa da silveira
Playwright
Alkanna
Ensemble
Nick
Ensemble
Nadine
Ensemble
Kiki
Ensemble
Melissa
Ensemble
Lisa
Ensemble
Jeannine Gaskin
Director
Creative Team
Raymond Bobgan
Executive Artistic Director
Héctor Castellanos Lara
Artistic Director
Jeanne Madison
Playwright
Bella Sin
Producer
Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi
Company
Cleveland Public Theatre
Company
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Test Flight 2025 (2/6/25-3/8/25)
Showin’ Up Black (2/20/25-3/8/25)
Teatro Público de Cleveland (3/20/25-4/5/25)
The Body Play (3/27/25-4/12/25)
DanceWorks 25 (4/17/25-5/17/25)
Soft Launch (1/23/25-1/26/25)
The Light of Kinara: A Kwanzaa Celebration (12/19/24-12/22/24)
Tease the Season: A Burlesque Holiday Spectacular (12/12/24-12/15/24)
The Black Rose Experience (12/5/24-12/8/24)
The Outstretched Hand (11/7/24-11/10/24)
Día De Muertos (11/2/24-11/2/24)
not-for-profit (or the equity, diversity and inclusion play) (10/24/24-11/9/24)
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Mozart and Elgar
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The Wizard of Oz
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THE HOT WING KING
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Come From Away
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The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
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The Princess Bride (film with live orchestral underscore)
Severance Music Center (2/21 - 2/21) | |
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Beautiful The Carole King Musical
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