Artists at Play reading of EVIL EYE by Madhuri Shekar

Artists at Play presents an AAP Salon reading of

EVIL EYE
By Madhuri Shekar
Directed by Katherine Chou

Usha has tried everything to matchmake for her daughter, Pallavi: horoscopes, fortune-tellers, arranged dates … everything. But there’s only so much she can do in Delhi, halfway across the world from Pallavi. Usha fears that her daughter might die alone, until Pallavi falls head-over-heels for the smart and charming Sandeep. He is everything Usha could want in a son-in-law, but she can’t shake the feeling that something isn't quite right. In fact, she's convinced something terrible is afoot, something otherworldly – and it's coming for her daughter.

Evil Eye is a can’t-miss tale about cultural miscommunications, family secrets, and the lingering echoes of trauma. Told through a series of phone calls and voicemails, this Audible Original penned by award-winning playwright Madhuri Shekar transitions seamlessly from a light-hearted family dramedy to an unexpectedly supernatural thriller.

Artists at Play presents this reading after producing the Los Angeles premiere of Madhuri Shekar's In Love and Warcraft in 2015. This fundraiser will support Artists at Play's 2025 Season.

Content Advisory: This play contains strong language, distressing situations, and descriptions of abuse and violence that some listeners may find upsetting. Discretion is advised.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, United States