FORIEGNER

A dizzying solo that simultaneously explains—and refuses to explain—Sohrab Haghverdi's experience as an Iranian asylum seeker. A paradoxical, autobiographical, anti-identity, anti-comedy clown show inspired by Andy Kaufman’s hijinks and Sufi mystic Rumi's call to kill your self (بمیرید).

Born and raised in Iran, the very real possibility of deportation hangs over Sohrab's head. And so with the Trump administration threatening mass deportations in the United States, and engaging in active war with Iran, this foreigner feels a renewed urgency to showcase his artistic brilliance and land himself a Netflix special.

FORIEGNER returns to Philly after a sold out run in Cannonball 2026 for one night only before its NYC premier. FOREIGNER also enjoyed an acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this past August, receiving a four-star review from The Guardian, which also named it one of its Top 20 “Must-See Theatre Shows,” alongside strong reviews from numerous other publications. The production received Summerhall’s coveted Bragi Award, recognizing new work that embodies creativity, experimentation, and excellence.

The Koan Brothers are Sohrab Haghverdi, Benjamin Rosenthal, and Mason Rosenthal. See more at www.foriegner.show