'The Vanishing Elephant' is on stage.
March 10, 2025 | 7 pm @ Wise Co. Performing Arts Center
Pound, VA–Cahoots TheatreCompany presents “The Vanishing Elephant,” a theatrical experience that blends mystery, illusionand storytelling Monday, March 10at 7 p.m. in the Wise County Performing Arts Center at J.W. Adams in Pound, Virginia.This moving story of friendship, belongingand one incredible journey from Bengal to the bright lights of Broadway was named the New York Times ‘Critic’s Pick,’hailing it “an alluring spectacle."
This performance isin conjunction with Pro-Art’s 48th season.Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students are admitted free. For more information and to make reservations, visitproartva.org.
Opu, a young boy in Bengal, dreams of one day becoming an elephant trainer. When he befriends Janu, an Asian Elephant, their friendship is the first step on an adventure so huge, it spans decades and continents. On their separate paths they face many challenges—fearsome encounters, stormyseasand strange new worlds. Years in the future, Opu, now an old man, hears that world famous magician Harry Houdini will vanish an elephant live on stage in New York City. Could it really be Janu, Opu’s old friend, so far from home? He, too, must bravely make the long journey into the unknown to find out.
“The Vanishing Elephant”transports audiences into a world where reality bends and the extraordinary becomes possible. With breathtaking visuals, stunning stagecraft, and an evocative score, thisplaypromises to delight theatergoers of all ages.“This production is a testament to themagic of live theater, where the unexpected keeps us on the edge of our seats,” says Pro-Art Executive Director Michael McNulty.
Cahoots is a theatercompany based in Belfast, Ireland,whose work spans a range of genres, from scripted theater to non-verbal work, dance pieces, immersive experiences, musicals, circus and more.Featuring a stellar cast and innovative direction, Cahoots’production of “The Vanishing Elephant” continues its tradition of pushing artistic boundaries and delivering high-quality, immersive storytelling.Learn more about the company atcahootsni.com.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or emailpro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancelations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to checkproartva.orgfor up-to-date information.
Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundationand the Lee County Community Foundation.
Category: Theatre