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An unapologetic commentary on racial stereotyping, Browntown is set in the literal lair of generalizations: the Hollywood casting office. Three actors—two Muslim and one Indian—read for the part of an Islamic terrorist in the Jerry Bruckheimer produced movie-within-the-play, Geronimo Jihad. One of the few shows to tackle the demonization of Muslims in popular culture, this comedy is a noble, if sometimes obvious, effort. Writer/performer Sam Younis mocks Judeo-Christians and Muslims, Indian-Pakistani relations, inner-city Americans, and even takes a few cheap shots at dumb blondes. While insults like "falafel fucker" went over well with an audience seemingly packed with the creator's friends, it's easy to see where that brand of humor might falter in front of strangers. And, as in the case of the effeminate Indian actor's repeated use of the term "butt buddies," Younis demonstrates how easy it is to be guilty of your own stereotyping even when you're criticizing others for doing it.—Nick Mosquera

• Where: The Lucille Lortel Theatre
• When: Tue, Aug 24 at 9:45 p.m.; Wed, Aug 25 at midnight; Thu, Aug 26 at 6:15 p.m.; Fri, Aug 27 at 1 p.m.; Sat, Aug 28 at 3:15 p.m.