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 The ARAB World at a Glance: Maysoon Zayid [Stand Up Comedy on Arab Stereotypes]
The Arab Student Association at McGill is inviting you to attend a comedy sketch by Palestinian comedian Maysoon Zayid, which will be filled with humour that deals with the social realities facing Arabs in North America. This event will bring smiles to your face, while also addressing important cultural & political issues facing Arabs in North America & the Middle East....
This event is taking place in the context of Arab World Day, which is a social space at McGill organized to allow people to explore Arab culture & society, while also presenting historic & modern Arab traditions such as Debke dance & tasty servings of Middle Eastern food....
MAYSOON ZAYID
A Palestinian Stand up Comedian from New York,
Performing a Comedy Sketch
MONDAY, March 13th, 2006
Time: 5:30 - 6:30
Entrance 5$
Shatner Ballroom
3480 *McTavish* Str
McGill University. Information on Featured Performer of Arab World Day at McGill:
Maysoon Zayid is an actress and professional stand-up comedian, who received her BFA in acting from Arizona State University. Maysoon was the first comedian to perform stand-up live in Palestine, performing in Nazareth, Haifa, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Jerusalem. Maysoon spends 3 months a year in Palestine where she runs an art program for disabled and wounded refugee children She is also Co-Chairperson of the New York Arab American Comedy Festival as well as co-host of the radio show Fen Mejnoon ("Crazy Art") with Dean and Maysoon. ARAB WORLD DAY!
Monday 13th of March, 2006
Time: 11:00 - 5:00 pm
Free Entrance
Shatner Ballroom
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the Arab World Day at McGill is organized by the Arab Student Association. Info:
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website: http://www.maysoon.com/ |
