Browntown is a satirical comedy that explores the issue of cultural stereotyping from the point of view of three brown-skinned actors at an audition for a less-than-original TV-movie, The Color of Terror. The actors, who are competing with one another to play the role of an Arab terrorist, grapple with their misgivings about the script. With only the help of casting directorÂ’s ridiculous advice, all three actors do their best to embody all the qualities of a truly vicious terrorist.
5 shows only, from Tuesday 8/24 to Saturday 8/28. For more information on tickets, etc, go to the show website. This is part of the Fringe NYC festival, “the largest multi-arts festival in North America, with more than 200 companies from all over the world performing for 16 days in more than 20 venues”. Let me know how it was if you happen to catch it …