Priyanka Shetty
Latest News on Priyanka Shetty:
Priyanka Shetty Wins Scotsman Fringe First Award for #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Sep 16, 2025)
#CHARLOTTESVILLE Performed for Visiting Team from Virginia at Edinburgh Fringe (Aug 11, 2025)
Yale Schwarzman Center Announces Free Public Fall 2025 Season (Aug 1, 2025)
Priyanka Shetty Wins Scotsman Fringe First Award for #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Sep 16, 2025)
#CHARLOTTESVILLE Performed for Visiting Team from Virginia at Edinburgh Fringe (Aug 11, 2025)
Yale Schwarzman Center Announces Free Public Fall 2025 Season (Aug 1, 2025)
BIO
Priyanka Shetty is an actor, director, and playwright. She graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the University of Virginia and currently serves as a Faculty member at the University of Virginia, Department of Drama.
Priyanka is the author of two original plays – her one-woman show THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, and #CHARLOTTESVILLE constructed verbatim from interviews with residents of Charlottesville, VA who speak about the city in light of the white supremacist rallies and events of August 11-12, 2017. Priyanka is currently working on her third play THE WALL which deals with immigration issues in America. www.priyankashetty.com
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Priyanka Shetty Wins Scotsman Fringe First Award for #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Priyanka Shetty has won the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE. Following a sold-out, extended run at the Fringe, the play will continue with U.S. and international tour stops.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025
Priyanka Shetty has won the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE. Following a sold-out, extended run at the Fringe, the play will continue with U.S. and international tour stops.
#CHARLOTTESVILLE Performed for Visiting Team from Virginia at Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
Members of the Live Arts Fringe Team from Charlottesville, Virginia, attended #CHARLOTTESVILLE at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, meeting creator-performer Priyanka Shetty.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025
Members of the Live Arts Fringe Team from Charlottesville, Virginia, attended #CHARLOTTESVILLE at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, meeting creator-performer Priyanka Shetty.
Yale Schwarzman Center Announces Free Public Fall 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025
The Yale Schwarzman Center has unveiled its Fall 2025 season, a genre-defying lineup of free public programming that blends live performance, visual arts, storytelling, and community engagement.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025
The Yale Schwarzman Center has unveiled its Fall 2025 season, a genre-defying lineup of free public programming that blends live performance, visual arts, storytelling, and community engagement.
Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE to Play New York's East to Edinburgh Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025
Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE will make its New York City debut as part of the East to Edinburgh festival, with performances running July 11–13 at 59E59 Theaters.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025
Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE will make its New York City debut as part of the East to Edinburgh festival, with performances running July 11–13 at 59E59 Theaters.
#CHARLOTTESVILLE Comes to The Pleasance in July
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025
The UK premiere #CHARLOTTESVILLE, Priyanka Shetty’s gripping docu-play on the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally and the rise of white supremacy in America opens at The Pleasance in July.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2025
The UK premiere #CHARLOTTESVILLE, Priyanka Shetty’s gripping docu-play on the 2017 “Unite the Right” rally and the rise of white supremacy in America opens at The Pleasance in July.
Review: #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Keegan Theatre
by David Friscic - Mar 25, 2025
When I walked into the Keegan Theatre Saturday evening to see the galvanizing play #Charlottesville, I noticed two changes since I reviewed this play at the Capital Fringe Festival one year and eight months ago: this play is no longer about one portentous and isolated incident but, rather, this play is a succinct encapsulation of an incident that is a mirror of what is going on in society at the present time.
by David Friscic - Mar 25, 2025
When I walked into the Keegan Theatre Saturday evening to see the galvanizing play #Charlottesville, I noticed two changes since I reviewed this play at the Capital Fringe Festival one year and eight months ago: this play is no longer about one portentous and isolated incident but, rather, this play is a succinct encapsulation of an incident that is a mirror of what is going on in society at the present time.
Photos: #CHARLOTTESVILLE Playing at the The Keegan Theatre
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025
#Charlottesville, a world premiere written and performed by Priyanka Shetty, is now open at the Keegan Theatre in Washington, D.C. Check here for the photos.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025
#Charlottesville, a world premiere written and performed by Priyanka Shetty, is now open at the Keegan Theatre in Washington, D.C. Check here for the photos.
#CHARLOTTESVILLE World Premiere to Open at Keegan Theatre in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
The Keegan Theatre will present the world premiere run of Priyanka Shetty’s solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE, directed by Yury Urnov and presented in partnership with Voices Festival Productions. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025
The Keegan Theatre will present the world premiere run of Priyanka Shetty’s solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE, directed by Yury Urnov and presented in partnership with Voices Festival Productions. Learn more!
Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe as Producer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025
Richard Jordan has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE, set to play at Edinburgh Fringe. Learn more!
Producer Richard Jordan Joins Priyanka Shetty's #CHARLOTTESVILLE As Touring Producer
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Richard Jordan has announced that he has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025
Richard Jordan has announced that he has joined the creative team for playwright/actress Priyanka Shetty's critically acclaimed solo play, #CHARLOTTESVILLE.
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the Midwest debut of the critically acclaimed The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2024
Cleveland Public Theatre will present the Midwest debut of the critically acclaimed The Elephant in the Room by Priyanka Shetty. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Cleveland Public Theatre Announces 2024-25 Season-- CULTIVATE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024
Cleveland Public Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, titled 'Cultivate,' featuring a lineup of new works and community-centered performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024
Cleveland Public Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, titled 'Cultivate,' featuring a lineup of new works and community-centered performances.
The Keegan Theatre Reveals 28th Season in 2024-2025
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced its 28th season in 2024-2025, featuring 6 mainstage productions in its beautiful, intimate theater on Church Street in Dupont Circle.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced its 28th season in 2024-2025, featuring 6 mainstage productions in its beautiful, intimate theater on Church Street in Dupont Circle.
Review: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM at Keegan Theatre
by Jake Bridges - Jun 5, 2024
What did our critic think of THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM at Keegan Theatre?
by Jake Bridges - Jun 5, 2024
What did our critic think of THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM at Keegan Theatre?
THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE & More Lead Washington, DC's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include The Matchbox Magic Flute, Bye Bye Birdie, and more!
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2024
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include The Matchbox Magic Flute, Bye Bye Birdie, and more!
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM Comes to the Keegan Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced the opening of Priyanka Shetty’s acclaimed one-woman play THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, making its DC Premiere June 1-23, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024
The Keegan Theatre has announced the opening of Priyanka Shetty’s acclaimed one-woman play THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, making its DC Premiere June 1-23, 2024.
Priyanka Shetty's THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM is Coming To Theatre Horizon
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
Priyanka Shetty will bring her signature play, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, to Theatre Horizon for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2024
Priyanka Shetty will bring her signature play, THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, to Theatre Horizon for a limited engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Priyanka Shetty And Sangeeta Agrawal to Join The Women's Storytelling Salon In DC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024
Join internationally acclaimed actors Priyanka Shetty and Sangeeta Agrawal at The Keegan Theatre for The Women’s Storytelling Salon in DC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2024
Join internationally acclaimed actors Priyanka Shetty and Sangeeta Agrawal at The Keegan Theatre for The Women’s Storytelling Salon in DC. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THRICE! Comes to Pratidhwani This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
Pratidhwani, a Seattle-area based organization of South Asian performing artists, presents an evening of unique theater, featuring three original stories, created and performed by three Indian women. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2023
Pratidhwani, a Seattle-area based organization of South Asian performing artists, presents an evening of unique theater, featuring three original stories, created and performed by three Indian women. Learn more about the event here!
Pratidhwani Presents THRICE Three Solo-Performances By Indian Women
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023
Pratidhwani - a Seattle-area based organization of South Asian performing artists, presents an evening of unique theater - Three original stories, created and performed by three Indian women at Taproot Theatre's Isaac Studio in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023
Pratidhwani - a Seattle-area based organization of South Asian performing artists, presents an evening of unique theater - Three original stories, created and performed by three Indian women at Taproot Theatre's Isaac Studio in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle.
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