In 1995, the Elephant theatre Company (Elephant off Main) was created by graduates from the California State Long Beach theatre Arts Program. Focused on their desire to continue their craft after graduation they renovated a warehouse space in the once Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery in downtown Los Angeles. After pulling together some of the most talented writers, actors, directors and minds they had worked with over the years they opened a 45-seat theatre and called it the Elephant off Main.