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The World Premiere of Masala Dabba at International City Theatre
Dates: 8/27/2025 - 9/14/2025
📍 Theatre: International City Theatre
330 E. Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-436-4610
Tickets: $44-$59
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Secrets, lies, and unresolved conflicts play out against a background of familial memories of food and cooking in Masala Dabba, a deeply felt family drama where food is love, loss, and a portal into the past. Long-buried truths surface through stories inspired by each of the spices in a grandmother’s masala dabba, an Indian spice box.
Though Masala Dabba focuses on an Indian/African American family, all families can see themselves in the stories about the past, culture, identity, and the choices we make.
The World Premiere of Masala Dabba at International City Theatre Schedule
Sun: 2:00 pm
Cast and Creative Team for The World Premiere of Masala Dabba at International City Theatre
Cast
Ansuya Nathan
Nisha Byrd
Abbe Rowlins
Aditi
Jon Gentry
Charlie Byrd
Timylle Adams
Tina Byrd
Creative Team
caryn desai
Artistic Director
Wendy Graf
Playwright
Marya Mazor
Director
Kaushal Pandya
Script Development Consultant
Sukanya Chakrabarti, Ph.D.
Cultural Consultant
Destiny Manewal
Scenic Designer
Donny Jackson
Lighting Designer
Kim DeShazo
Costume Designer
Dave Mickey
Sound Designer
Patty Briles
Prop Designer
Michael Donovan, CSA
Casting
Richie Ferris, CSA
Casting
John H. Freeland, JR.
Stage Manager
Filisha Jones
Assistant Stage Manager
News About The World Premiere of Masala Dabba at International City Theatre
Photos: MASALA DABBA World Premiere Opens At International City Theatre
August 26, 2025 The world premiere of Masala Dabba, a powerful and moving new play by Wendy Graf, officially opened this weekend at International City Theatre in Long Beach, directed by Marya Mazor. Check out photos of the show.
Wendy Graf’s MASALA DABBA to Premiere at International City Theatre
July 15, 2025 International City Theatre will present the world premiere of Masala Dabba, a powerful and moving new play by ICT playwright-in-residence Wendy Graf. Learn more!
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January 15, 2025 International City Theatre is launching its 40th anniversary season of premieres with the Los Angeles premiere of Desperate Measures, a foot-stompin’, knee-slappin’ musical inspired by Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Learn more!About the Theatre
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International City Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at International City Theatre?
Conscience (08/26/26-09/13/26)
Where is International City Theatre located?
International City Theatre is at 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA.
What shows have played recently at International City Theatre?
The Revolutionists (06/11/26-06/28/26)
Warsaw (04/30/26-05/17/26)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (02/18/26-03/08/26)
‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B’ (10/15/25-11/02/25)
Masala Dabba (08/27/25-09/14/25)
The Angel Next Door (06/12/25-06/29/25)
Warsaw (04/30/26-05/17/26)
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (02/18/26-03/08/26)
‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson–Apt. 2B’ (10/15/25-11/02/25)
Masala Dabba (08/27/25-09/14/25)
The Angel Next Door (06/12/25-06/29/25)
What is the history of International City Theatre ?
ICT is the resident professional theatre company of the City of Long Beach. Established on the campus of Long Beach City College in 1985, ICT moved to its current performing home, the Beverly O’Neill Theater at the downtown Long Beach Performing Arts complex in 1996. ICT’s mainstage season, combined with its carefully curated slate of education programs for children (PACT, Summer Youth Conservatory), young adults (free tickets to performances/talk backs, paid internships), families (Free Saturday Family Theatre), and seniors (transportation and free tickets), its programs have something to offer everyone from 4 to 104 and reach around 30,000 people annually. Explore the ways that you can support ICT’s commitment to presenting high quality productions and education programs to our diverse greater Long Beach community.
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