Loyola Theatre presents: "Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes," by Yussef El Guindi
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 to Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Lower Depths Theater, Communications/Music Complex
Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes
by Yussef El Guindi
Heritage or Hollywood? Star or Stereotype? Millions or Morals? What would you choose?
The Loyola University Department of Theatre Arts and Dance and director Laura Hope kicks off the 2009-2010 season with Yussef El Guindi’s award-winning comedy, Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes. Like the hit HBO series Entourage, Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes skewers business as usual in Hollywood, and asks how much it costs for one actor to betray his values and sell his soul for fame and fortune in Tinseltown.
Ashraf is an Arab-American actor who just received rave reviews for his performance of Hamlet at an L.A. theatre, but the $200 a week he earns from that means he has trouble paying the bills. He needs his big break: a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster. Enter his high-powered Hollywood agent, who tempts him with a lead role in a feature film paying big money, playing opposite his favorite sexy female starlet, and directed by his favorite director of all time. There's just one problem – he'll have to play the most stereotypically evil, fanatical Islamic terrorist ever to grace the silver screen, something he's vowed never to do .
Jihad Jones follows Ashraf as he negotiates a Faustian deal for his soul. Will he sell out his values and morals for the siren's call of Hollywood fortune and fame? Watch as Ashraf battles his own inner demons (and one demonically funny, soulless Hollywood agent), while hilariously balancing his personal ethics and cultural pride against his professional ambition.
“Jihad is a remarkably fresh and entertaining new take on the much-overworked theme of Tinseltown corruption." - Robert Hurwitt, The San Francisco Chronicle.
Jihad Jones and the Kalashnikov Babes will run in the Lower Depths Theatre at Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Avenue (Corner of St. Charles St. and Calhoun St.), on October 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, at 8 p.m. and October 11 at 2 p.m.
Tickets or Fees: $12 General; $8 All Students, Seniors, and Loyola Faculty/Staff
For additional information contact: Monica Harris at 504-865-2074 or by email at tickets@loyno.edu
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