Event Details
Hollywood Masala by Sanjay Puligadda
Hollywood Masala follows an Indian-American family’s trip to India, where hilarious culture clashes, Bollywood dreams, and a shocking kidnapping collide. As their daughter’s daring escape involves a self-absorbed movie star, they rediscover family bonds and identity—delivering sharp comedy, heartfelt moments, and a satirical look at celebrity culture.
Playwright Bio:
Sanjay is a playwright, novelist, actor, and improviser whose vibrant comedies and heartfelt dramas explore identity, culture, and belonging. Raised in India, he honed his craft on the New Delhi stage, working with directors like Barry John and Faisal Alkazi. After a successful academic career, he reignited his passion for storytelling with Dances with Doctors (2017), featured by the Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative, covered by WLWT, and also produced by Playhouse 22 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. His short plays Love Me Tinder (2019) and The Fool (2020) were staged at Cincinnati’s Aronoff Center. In 2024, his bilingual play Hollywood Se Bollywood Tak enjoyed houseful shows at the Mason Community Playhouse, and its success inspired him to create Hollywood Masala, a fresh English adaptation written for a wider audience. As a novelist, his English-language book Holi Tragedy tells a gripping coming-of-age mystery set against the backdrop of an Indian festival, sharing the complexities of the diaspora experience with readers beyond the community. He is also a published innovation author and a passionate storyteller committed to bridging cultures through the performing arts.
PURCHASE POLICIES
No refunds, unless otherwise specified.
If your performance is postponed or rescheduled, we will automatically move your tickets to the new performance date(s). If you are unable to attend the new dates, we will work with you to find a solution, which may include, without limitation, an exchange into an alternate performance or a credit for a future performance.
THEATER ETIQUETTE
For the comfort and enjoyment of your fellow audience members, and to not distract those around you and the actors onstage:
- Turn OFF your cell phone. Even silent calls can be distracting, and the light from your phone can be as disruptive as a cell phone ring. Turn OFF your cell phone.
- Be sure your cell phone is turned off again after intermission.
- Refrain from talking or allowing children to kick seats ahead of them during the performance.
- Photos and recording during the performance are strictly prohibited.
Note that guests who are disturbing those around them may be asked to leave the theater.