Unapologetically Indian, irreverently American. THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM is a funny, tumultuous ride through immiscible cultures, love and loss, issues of race, and the desperation of not belonging anywhere. 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.

By donating to this fundraiser, you are supporting the following:

1. Priyanka's NYC-Premiere of The Elephant in the Room at the prestigious Off-Broadway Drama Desk Award-winning 59E59 Theaters in July 2022.

2. The month-long run of The Elephant in the Room at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe at one of the coveted Big 4 venues Assembly Festival in August 2022.

3. The mini UK Tour of The Elephant in the Room in September 2022 to some of the most sought-after venues in the UK including Macrobert Arts Centre, The Beacon Arts Centre, and more!

Priyanka Shetty is an award-winning actor, playwright, and director based in Philadelphia. As a creator of original works, Priyanka is focused on making art that is a reflection of our times. With humor, insight, and raw energy, her plays pose critical questions about contemporary issues, engender dialogue, and call for solidarity and collective action. Her one-woman show THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM has been performed at numerous venues across the US including The Kennedy Center and will be staged at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe as part of the Assembly Festival. Priyanka recently made her Off-Broadway debut with her second solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE at the Drama Desk award-winning 59E59 Theaters. She is currently working on THE WALL, the final play in her Triptych of Solos which she will launch nationally in 2023-24. Priyanka was handpicked for the prestigious Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive and is a semi-finalist for the 2022 Eugene O’Neill National Playwriting 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

Join Priyanka as she embarks on this crazy adventure! She wants YOU to be a part of it too. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the full experience of this international tour!

Funds raised from this campaign will go towards covering costs including Accommodation, Airfare, Local Transport, Registration and Venue Fees, Equipment Hire, Per Diems, Production Costs, Marketing & PR, Advertising, Printing, Flyering, Sound and Lighting Technicians, Designers, Director and Producer Fees, Visa Fees, Van hire, Fuel, Photography, Archival Footage, among other costs. Every single contribution counts - help us chip away at these expenses by making a tiny dent in accomplishing this mammoth task - it's time to launch this baby into the world and together, we can make it happen!