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Bethesda Theater

Exotic Imports
Friday/Saturday Oct. 23rd and 24th
7719 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Bethesda, MD 20814

EXOTIC IMPORTS COMEDY PUTS A MIDDLE EASTERN EDGE ON AMERICAN FUNNY

The Bethesda Theater brings a controversial and hilarious stand-up comedy show to the DC area by teaming up six funny ingredients colored in the East and flavored in the West.

Exotic Imports bring you a cross-cultural examination of being a Middle-Eastern American in order to cultivate community understanding and bring light to conventional cultural conflict. The show will feature 6 amazing entertainers, all 2nd Generation Americans coming from very diverse Middle Eastern backgrounds. Five talented comedians will bring you a night of side-splitting laughter & insight into the idiosyncrasies, hilarity, and occasional heartbreak of being a Middle Eastern American. In addition, the show offers unique elements with comedy delivered through music and a performance by one of the most respected DC area Eastern Dancers. Miss this show and you will kick yourself …Twice!

Exotic imports will take place at the Bethesda Theater, located at 7719 Wisconsin Ave in Bethesda, MD. The show runs two nights only, October 23rd and 24th, at 8 pm. Tickets are $20 for general admission $35 for preferred seating and $45 for VIP. Tickets may be purchased at StandUpComedyTickets.com

Featuring
MAX AMINI-Featured on Comedy Central’s “MIND OF MENCIA” & upcoming film-BEER PONG

VINCENT OSHANA-Featured on Def Comedy Jam, Showtime, and “The Underground” with Damon Wayans

MONROK Indian sensation and Winner of the 2009 “Californias Funniest Female” Award

REMY New York International Comedy Festival, youtube content partner

SAMIRA SUNRUK Premiere Middle Eastern dance Soloist

And hosted by D.C.’s own TEHRAN

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