Dispelling Misconception Through Comedy
Published 02.02.2016
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The Gallery at Penn College
A Student Activities program designed to erase stereotypes and embrace diversity – through the prism of stand-up – was held Friday in the Bush Campus Center. Comedians Negin Farsad and Dean Obeidallah (who, earlier in the day, screened their film, "The Muslims Are Coming!" there) returned to Penn's Inn for an evening comedy performance and an enlightening question-and-answer session. Their appearance coincided with “Muslim/American, American/Muslim,” an exhibit of black-and-white photography at The Gallery at Penn College through March 4.
– Photos by Tia G. La and Caleb G. Schirmer, student photographers
Farsad's observational humor ...
... as Obeidallah dissects stereotypes with his comedic scalpel.
... which obviously enjoys the give-and-take.
The pair field questions from the audience ...
... is not lost on the campus audience.
... where they were greeted by a receptive and responsive crowd.
Attendees get the point ...
Negin Farsad (left) and Dean Obeidallah perform in the intimate space of Penn's Inn...