House of India (2:00 PM)

House of India by Deepak Kumar is an award-winning play that premiered at the Old Globe in San Diego in 2025. This year, Leela - An Indian Community Theatre is proud to present the Texas premiere of this heart-warming dramedy in English. The Story In memory of her late husband, Ananya runs “House of India,” the last remaining restaurant in a once-flourishing Asian strip mall outside of Cleveland. All around her are pressures to change – from her finances, from her kids, and most persistently, from Jacob, a Thai-American entrepreneur (and current cook at the restaurant) who is determined to convert the traditional restaurant into a nationwide fast-casual Indo-fusion franchise. When things come to a head, Ananya must make a choice: give up on her husband's “American dream” and close up shop, or compromise on her values to stay afloat? A play about South Indian food, familial expectations, and figuring out what really makes a "House" a home. The play is in English, suitable for children 10+ (Note: parents' discretion advised as some scenes contain strong language) Not advised for very young children. Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026 Venue: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Matinee show: 2:00pm-4:00pm CT Ticketing: Please make sure you select tickets for the correct showtime. VIP - $45* (best available seating) Premium - $35* (preferred seating) General Admission - $25* (standard seating) (*excluding processing fees) This project is supported in part by an Elevate Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.